Daily Archives: September 9, 2008

How to Make Croissants – Video with Julia Child

I just watched this very inspiring video with Julia Child on How to Make Croissants, taught by chef Esther McManus.

I think one of these days I’m going to have to try this!  I need a little bit more space in my kitchen, and a little more time to spare, but other than that I think I could do it :) This is a great website, I’m sure I will be spending some more time there looking around. Hope you are as inspired as I was! She even makes some croissants with chocolate in the center, now I might have to try them just for that reason :)

Here’s a recipe for Croissants if you are up for the challenge!

Saturday Night Date – Il Granaio

Me and my Love

On Saturday night, Chris and I had the pleasure of going on a dinner date with two other couples, to one of our favorite restaurants in the Valley, Il Granaio. They have amazing Italian food, it’s the real deal, and a beautiful atmosphere. I wish that I would have taken more pictures, but alas, I was on a date with my husband and it just wasn’t on my priority list! Before we got to the restaurant we had a little extra time so we sat in a park and took pictures of ourselves together. I love this guy, isn’t he handsome? :)

Il Granaio Specials

Anyway, I had the Vitello Marsala (Veal with mushrooms and a wine sauce). Honestly I was a little nervous because I had never had veal before but it was tasty.  Chris had the Filetto al Madera (Filet Mignon sprinkled with Gorgonzola), and wow, it was superb and worth every penny! We shared some red and white wine with our meal, perfecto! Then afterward Chris and I shared the Chocolate Decadance with a steaming hot cup of coffee.  What better way to end an incredible evening with good friends! Thanks you guys for such a lovely evening, we had such a great time, hope to do it again sometime soon! And for anyone who might be looking for a nice restaurant in the Skagit Valley, Mt. Vernon WA, this is the place. Their prices are definitely affordable, the food is excellent and the building is just classy. My favorite dish they serve so far is the Blackened SalmonCaesar, it’s amazing! Just a little tip :)

And of course, thanks to nana and papa who had mercy on us and watched our little rascals. They had a great time at your house, as always, and didn’t want to go home! They even smelled better than they did when we dropped them off! You guys are the best, we love you!