Rok Star Dining

Last week, 

Mike and I wanted something NEW for dinner. 

We found our way to Rok. 

So, here's the deal:

Appetizers are various types of cheese fondue, 

entrees, we'll get to them, 

and desserts are various types of chocolate fondue. 

Let's just get into the food pictures. 

We started off with Garlic Herb Cheddar fondue. 

ALL of them are made tableside, so you really get a full show. 

Also, the anticipation of watching for the starter, 

definitely heightens your appetite. 

Fun fact, the apples in the cheese..SUPER good. 

As was the broccoli, but everyone knows broccoli and cheese is a good idea.  

THEN. 

Entrees. 

They have a selections of meats, 

including the normal chicken, fish, filet, buffalo, 

along with the "wild game" section. 

Mike chose Elk ;)

So, they bring out a 750* Himalayan salt rock, 

with your raw meat, and you cut off little pieces and cook it yourself, 

on the stone, in about 20 seconds. 

To say we had fun is putting it mildly. 

We grilled the carrots and mashed potatoes too. 

Duh.

Finally, 

we got the S'mores chocolate fondue. 

You know everything you need to know. 

Oh, and there was flaming rum to toast the marshmallow creme on top. 

It's definitely not the cheapest place, 

but to take friends, family or celebrate something, 

it's a big hit. 

I'm sure we'll be back. 

Scenes from the Weekend

Just a few snapshots of our weekend, 

to rush away the last of the Monday blues. 

Evidence of the garden murder. 

Shiva is so guilty.

Waiting for our cheese fondue at dinner. 

I promise a full report of this place. 

Dinner has never been so fun.  

A row of boozy goodness on Santana Row. 

"Sweet" snuggles.  

Did you know Barnes and Nobles sells cute beach totes? 

We've been trying to get ready for a new season of Newsroom. 

Chinese food helps.  

Saturday night shenanigans.  

A bathroom attendant you don't have to tip! 

If someone could figure out how to make weekends longer, 

or make Monday morning less painful, 

I'm all ears. 

Dog days

Some days, you just wanna pull a Shiva and curl on the couch.

Instead, I'll drink 38246 cups of coffee.

Weekend Update

Another great weekend in the books. 

(I know I've failed you guys for weeks on the blog..I'm trying)

Here's some scenes from the last weekend. 

Before I give my dad his new CD, 

we popped open a nice bottle of bubbles and sang along. 

 Foo Fighters + Fortunate Son = GO LISTEN NOW. 

Shiva's been extra cuddly this weekend.
Maybe it's due to her escape, or my random sickness,

 or she's just growing into a fantastically awesome puppy. 

Mike has developed a gift for putting her to sleep. 

It might look quite Evangelical, but it works on me too. 

I'm really falling for California and it's supply of fresh berries. 

We bought extras of our July 4th feast,

so we had feast pt 2.  

Did you wonder what happened with the berries?

AMERICAN COBBLER.  

I went to Macy's to pick up a $60 dress that I saw online. 

I ended up getting TWO dresses for $64 instead. 

AND, I fit into a smaller size than I thought. 

Lesson: Browse Online. Shop Inside. 

We also found ourselves full of heart. 

Jelly American donuts,  

and another batch of Mama's biscuits. 

Finally, we went on a hunt for specific summer beverages. 

In addition, we took a nice couples photo ;) 

I miss this wee blog. 

Here's hoping I can make it a real comeback. 

But don't call it that. 

The one where I feel the burn.

California sun is no joke y'all.

Did I mention engagement photos are on Saturday?

For a string of rough days

Sometimes, days are rough. 

Sometimes, weeks are rough. 

Sometimes, the cure is laughing babies. 

Sometimes, the cure is silly dogs. 

Sometimes, it's both. 

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Sometimes, you need to sing.
Sometimes, you need cartoons.

Sometimes, it's both.

Happy Anniversary!

Happy 41 years to my lovely parents. I'm very grateful to have such a great example of parents, spouses and people in my life.