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It Was a Fine Weekend

Road-trip 
I took a road trip this past weekend! 

My first stop on Saturday, was to visit my sister Andrea and her husband Rick in Granite Bay.  As always, Andrea made me feel completely at home, and cooked a fabulous dinner for us to enjoy.  She made a shrimp and orzo salad that was an Ina Garten (Barefoot Contessa) recipe that she tweaked and made her own.  I could eat that salad every day and not get tired of it.  She also served chicken stuffed pita sandwiches that were delicious.  I woke up the next morning to homemade pear coffeecake.  I swear, that girl got more than her fair share of the family cooking genes.

Rick and Andrea and I solved most all the world's problems on Saturday night, just so you know.  Everything is going to be ok.

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Sunday morning, I hit the Roseville malls just to see what was what (great shopping, just so you know).  There is a newish center called The Fountains that is definitely worth a stop if you are in that area.  Great shops, restaurants, and the best Whole Foods Market I have ever been in. 

My destination on Sunday was my daughter Sara's house up in Angels Camp, the town where I will be moving later this month.  What a beautiful drive through the California Gold Country it was, getting up there.  I went to the shop that Sara manages (Marisolio, your destination for all things olive oil and balsamic).  Her husband Ryan, the Winemaker, has a tasting bar in the shop, and he was holding court to a large crowd at the bar.  He was all decked out in a top hat and tails while he poured his La Folia wine for his customers.  (His Barbera took Double Gold at the Calaveras County fair a few weeks ago!)  The shop was bursting with people, all of whom seemed to be buying–either wine or olive oil and vinegars.  I was so happy to see that business was booming!  Maybe the economy is on the up turn?

After a brief visit in the shop, I headed back to Sara's house, and let myself in.  After greeting Remy (their Westie) and Louis (the cat), I got to work making chicken enchiladas for our dinner. 

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That evening, Ryan and Sara and I solved all the rest of the world's problems.

Monday morning, Sara and I drove back over to Murphy's and had a sensational breakfast at a local restaurant called Grounds.  We started things off with a homemade scone and the best cup of coffee I have had in years.  If you ever get up to Murphy's (Queen of the Sierras), do try a meal at Grounds.  They do everything with such care and attention.

It was a lovely weekend and I am so looking forward to relocating up there nearer to my loved ones!

44 responses to “It Was a Fine Weekend”

  5. What a great few days and I really appreciate the fact that you, your sister, your BIL, Sara, and Ryan solved all of the world’s problems. I rest on your assurance that every little thing’s gonna be alright. I’ll not worry and be happy!
    I can just imagine the extra joy that flavored this trip since you know the new house is yours and that soon you’ll be Sara’s neighbor, able to pop in to cook or pop out for breakfast with her. How sweet it is!
    How about the chicken enchilada recipe?! Please?!
    Hugs!

  6. What a great few days and I really appreciate the fact that you, your sister, your BIL, Sara, and Ryan solved all of the world’s problems. I rest on your assurance that every little thing’s gonna be alright. I’ll not worry and be happy!
    I can just imagine the extra joy that flavored this trip since you know the new house is yours and that soon you’ll be Sara’s neighbor, able to pop in to cook or pop out for breakfast with her. How sweet it is!
    How about the chicken enchilada recipe?! Please?!
    Hugs!

  7. Sounds completely lovely and just what the doctor ordered…rest, relaxation, and rejuvenation.

  8. Sounds completely lovely and just what the doctor ordered…rest, relaxation, and rejuvenation.

  11. Im saving this post because I am planning a day trip up there when we are in Sacramento in the Fall . . .
    we are definitely going to Marisolio and Grounds !! . . .
    I love the drive through Gold Country . . . we try to make the trip every year when we’re out there . . .

  12. Im saving this post because I am planning a day trip up there when we are in Sacramento in the Fall . . .
    we are definitely going to Marisolio and Grounds !! . . .
    I love the drive through Gold Country . . . we try to make the trip every year when we’re out there . . .

  13. I can’t eat mexican food because it makes my stomach ouchy but I’d take a couple of Zantacs for that. It looks seriously delicious.
    Happy to hear your have solved the worlds problems. I knew my load was lighter after this weekend. Thanks!

  14. I can’t eat mexican food because it makes my stomach ouchy but I’d take a couple of Zantacs for that. It looks seriously delicious.
    Happy to hear your have solved the worlds problems. I knew my load was lighter after this weekend. Thanks!

  15. Your weekend sounds like it was just the perfect solution for you – and I’m glad to see that you solved all your world’s problems. Those enchiladas look scrumptious!

  16. Your weekend sounds like it was just the perfect solution for you – and I’m glad to see that you solved all your world’s problems. Those enchiladas look scrumptious!

  19. Thank you for solving the world’s problems. I will rest easier now. My friend Trish and I solve many problems ourselves each Tuesday while we quilt together. Too bad most of our solutions never get passed my sewing room door!

  20. Thank you for solving the world’s problems. I will rest easier now. My friend Trish and I solve many problems ourselves each Tuesday while we quilt together. Too bad most of our solutions never get passed my sewing room door!

  21. Lovely weekend indeed!
    So happy to hear all the world’s problems have been solved by you and your family. That’s good news 🙂

  22. Lovely weekend indeed!
    So happy to hear all the world’s problems have been solved by you and your family. That’s good news 🙂

  25. Good call on the weekend! You’re making me want to go up there for some wine tasting 🙂

  26. Good call on the weekend! You’re making me want to go up there for some wine tasting 🙂

  27. Nicole you were in my neck of the woods 😀 I live in the foothills of Grass Valley about 40 mintues from Roseville. In fact I was at the Fountains shopping center yesterday at Coldwater Creek. Sounds like you had a wonderful weekend visting with family. Just think you will be in your new home in just a few weeks.

  28. Nicole you were in my neck of the woods 😀 I live in the foothills of Grass Valley about 40 mintues from Roseville. In fact I was at the Fountains shopping center yesterday at Coldwater Creek. Sounds like you had a wonderful weekend visting with family. Just think you will be in your new home in just a few weeks.

  31. I haven’t been to Murphy’s in ages, but when I do I’ll be checking out those spots. So happy you’re going to be living the dream soon.

  32. I haven’t been to Murphy’s in ages, but when I do I’ll be checking out those spots. So happy you’re going to be living the dream soon.

  33. Sounds lovely, and positive. And tasty, too. Glad that you had such a good weekend. And so much to look forward to!
    Debbie R.

  34. Sounds lovely, and positive. And tasty, too. Glad that you had such a good weekend. And so much to look forward to!
    Debbie R.

  35. Sounds like a lovely weekend! And those enchiladas, they look heavenly! Care to share your recipe?

  36. Sounds like a lovely weekend! And those enchiladas, they look heavenly! Care to share your recipe?

  37. Oy! You have me craving a California road trip. I am headed to San Francisco in two weeks. The hubby and I had planned to meet there and make a long weekend out of the trip but, alas, that isn’t happening now. I will have to keep my fingers crossed for another opportunity this fall. I adore a good California olive oil shop. One with a wine tasting bar is even better! Lucky you getting to move near to that AND your lovely daughter.

  38. Oy! You have me craving a California road trip. I am headed to San Francisco in two weeks. The hubby and I had planned to meet there and make a long weekend out of the trip but, alas, that isn’t happening now. I will have to keep my fingers crossed for another opportunity this fall. I adore a good California olive oil shop. One with a wine tasting bar is even better! Lucky you getting to move near to that AND your lovely daughter.

  39. I should have waited until after dinner to come here. Now I’m really hungry.
    I’m glad you and the others have worked out all the world’s problems. I’ll stop worrying now. 🙂

  40. I should have waited until after dinner to come here. Now I’m really hungry.
    I’m glad you and the others have worked out all the world’s problems. I’ll stop worrying now. 🙂

  41. OMG. Its so beautiful it almost doesn’t look real. I love Roseville also. I used to visit my lovely aunt that lived there about 10 yrs ago. We used to drive up to Tahoe and go gambling for a few hours. It was a pleasure being with my aunt. She was an original independent woman.

  42. OMG. Its so beautiful it almost doesn’t look real. I love Roseville also. I used to visit my lovely aunt that lived there about 10 yrs ago. We used to drive up to Tahoe and go gambling for a few hours. It was a pleasure being with my aunt. She was an original independent woman.

  43. I think you really needed this trip, Nicole, and I’m so glad to hear you had a wonderful time! Now, want to come here and help solve our “world problems”? (wink)
    Cheers!

  44. I think you really needed this trip, Nicole, and I’m so glad to hear you had a wonderful time! Now, want to come here and help solve our “world problems”? (wink)
    Cheers!