143.4...The Birthday Finale

My final birthday celebration was Thursday night at The Pony Room at Rancho Valencia.

We all shared several appetizers. Lobster Nachos (jack & cheddar cheese, avocado, corn salsa, roasted poblano, Guajillo aioli, shredded romaine):

Jalapeño Hamachi Crudo (house ponzu, spicy togarashi):

RV Artichoke (lemon caper aioli, drawn butter):

Brandt Farm Beef Sliders (“the sauce”, crispy onion, béarnaise, bacon):

Honolulu Ahi Sashimi (avocado, ponzu, sesame seeds, sweet & sour dipping sauce):

The lobster nachos were outstanding but the sliders are my personal favorite. I really enjoyed the sashimi too! 

Just like that, my “birthday week” came and went! Another year older!

Breakfast yesterday:

After I took the kids to school, I went to Zumba class. Lunch was with some friends at Big Bang Sushi. 

Garlic Chili Edamame:

 Fried Gyoza:

Miso soup:

Tuna sushi:

Salmon & Yellowtail sushi:

Hot Night and Marine Boy Rolls:

Sushi coma. :)

Last night I made pizzas for dinner using Trader Joe’s pizza dough.

And a salad:

And of course we gotta have some leftover red velvet cake to round out the meal!

This may surprise you but my breakfast this morning was different.

I made a breakfast burrito with a scrambled egg, onions and cheddar cheese. Just felt like something different finally. :) No guarantee it’s permanent. 

We are having a fabulous lazy day at home today. I love it. 

Lunch was a turkey sandwich, veggies and ranch.

I will leave you with a picture of Arnold. She is ready for the holidays!

Are you finished with your holiday shopping?

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