Hey guys!
Just got home from dinner at Anne P’s house!
We had an AWESOME dinner! To start, salad with avocado, olives and cherry tomatoes
A soft sweet Parker house roll—
And then for dinner, macadamia encrusted Mahi with risotto and green beans. SO good!
I probably ate half of the mahi, most of the risotto and half of the green beans. Everything was truly yummy. I love nut encrusted fish…this was slightly sweet and very crunchy!
Vino—
And of course, dessert!
This was a parfait with whipped cream, orange sherbet and fresh berries. My kind of dessert…I loved it!
We, of course, were stuffed afterwards so I walked with her and her parents down near the water and on the pier. It was seriously windy…note to self: don’t wear sundress in severe wind 😉
I’m about to get in my jammies and read. I finally put everything away today and set up my room!
Obviously this mature 24 year old sleeps with stuffed rabbits. Gosh. When I fall asleep at night I like to stare up at my map and plan my future trip around the world 😉
Brit
August 9, 2009 at 10:13 pmCute bed!!! Keep on dreaming of traveling the world… I know you will do that one day! =)
Louise
August 9, 2009 at 10:17 pmI LOVE your room! So whimsical and girl – just the way a room should be.
That dinner looks seriously to die for – fish is one of my favourite foods in the whole world, and the idea of having it encrusted with macadamia nuts? Bliss.
Sonia
August 9, 2009 at 10:19 pmawww you room is ADORABLE! and desert looks delishhh :3
karla
August 9, 2009 at 10:20 pmWhat countries would you add to the “round the world trip”?
Lets say if you had to choose 6??
sweet dreams…that bed looks like a princess bed!
Nicole
August 9, 2009 at 10:22 pmYour dinner looked incredible! It looked like dinner from a 5 star restaurant – wow! And, I love your bedroom – too cute!
JocelynEatsFresh
August 9, 2009 at 10:26 pmmmmmmmmm that dinner looks amazing and I LOVE your room 🙂 It is the cutest <3 Planning world trips=fun!
Foodie (Fab and Delicious Food)
August 9, 2009 at 10:28 pmAwesome dinner!
Your room is so cute!
ojanet
August 9, 2009 at 10:29 pmsounds like a plan to me
Allie Katie
August 9, 2009 at 10:30 pmGirl, you deserve a world tour! I love your bedroom–it looks very calming and ‘zen’.
kay (eating machine)
August 9, 2009 at 10:40 pmI’m 24, and I sleep with my stuffed bear! No shame!
That print on the wall next to the bed is so pretty-it reminds me old antique scarves my grandma had.
Recipes for Creativity
August 9, 2009 at 11:02 pmAw, I love the rabbits! You’re room looks cute and cozy 🙂
Becky@I Heart Running & Food
August 9, 2009 at 11:09 pmWhat a fun room! It looks so relaxing and CLEAN! Mine is always a disaster. The dinner looks amazing. Start planning that trip around the world girl! 🙂
Rebecca
August 9, 2009 at 11:09 pmI sleep with stuffed animals too. 🙂 Glad you had a great night!
MarathonVal
August 9, 2009 at 11:12 pmWow, I love the idea of macademia-encrusted risotto. I bet it was fantastic!
Still Life in South America
August 9, 2009 at 11:14 pmWhat a beautiful room. It looks so comforting and cozy.
I still sleep with stuffed animals when my hubby is taking a business trip.
Have a great week Jenna!
Tammy (Defining Wellness)
August 9, 2009 at 11:16 pmYour room is adorable — very “Jenna.” 🙂
Katrina (gluten free gidget)
August 9, 2009 at 11:20 pmWell this mature 24 year old still secretly likes the Disney Channel. We all have little kid things we hold on to. It keeps us from taking ourselves too seriously!
Maria
August 9, 2009 at 11:20 pmAwww the room look so sweet!
Dinner looks amazing! I’ve never tried nut-crusted fish before, but I’ll definitely make it or order it soon 😀
Heather @ Health, Happiness, and Hope
August 9, 2009 at 11:22 pmYou two are such gorgeous ladies!!! What a lovely dinner. I have to say that dessert looks AMAZING.
What an adorable room! I love how the map is right above you so it’s the last thing you see before falling asleep. Too cute! 🙂
Sarah
August 9, 2009 at 11:23 pmAww, your room is so cute!
That dinner (and especially dessert) looks amazing!
Rebeca
August 9, 2009 at 11:23 pmWhat a fab dinner!
My childhood bedroom has a huge map on it too where I used to do the same thing. It’s such a good way to fall asleep- dreaming about all the possibilities in life!
Leianna
August 9, 2009 at 11:26 pmI would love to travel around the world! And try foods everywhere! Your dinner looks really good and orange sherbert for dessert = AMAZING!
Jessica
August 9, 2009 at 11:27 pmmmm the salad and dessert look esp good!
-muffy
Daria (Summer of the CSAs)
August 9, 2009 at 11:30 pmAhem…26…stuffed dog in my bed right now…
Courtney (The Hungry Yogini)
August 9, 2009 at 11:47 pmGlad you had such a nice night! And your room looks ADORABLE.
Sweet dreams!
Rebekah
August 9, 2009 at 11:52 pmYou can never have too many stuffed animals! Or pillows for that matter! No matter how old you are. Problem being I don’t have room for stuffed animals ‘cuz I have a big fat white cat that somehow takes up half the bed!
Caroline
August 10, 2009 at 12:00 amMmm that nut crust sounds delish–I should use it on tofu!
Laura
August 10, 2009 at 12:05 amNo shame in the bunny love. 🙂 I’m living with my parents (also 24) and will be doing so for at least the next year, partly to save money while I’m in grad school, but also because I’ve been having health problems and need the support. And I sleep with my teddy in the bed every night – if something makes you smile and gives you comfort, why not.
jessinnyc
August 10, 2009 at 12:15 amHey, I’m 33 and married and I still sleep with a bunny! Nothing wrong with it at all. 😉
Whitney
August 10, 2009 at 12:24 amSuch a yummy looking dinner, and I am totes loving the room pic!
lola
August 10, 2009 at 1:21 amI love your room is lovely!! 🙂
i specially like the map. It’s great to fall sleep dreaming about traveling the world 😀
Andee (Runtolive)
August 10, 2009 at 1:27 amYum! I love nut encrusted mahi mahi. Lovely room, I’m sure you will travel all over the world one day!
Donna Porter
August 10, 2009 at 5:14 amLovely ladies, yummy dinner, and a fab room! You’re a rock star!
Sumi
August 10, 2009 at 5:22 amSeriously love the room! And the night as a whole, of course, sounds awesome. 😀
runjen
August 10, 2009 at 5:55 amYou room is darling!!
Madelin @ What is for breakfast?
August 10, 2009 at 6:09 amMmm I want the recipe for that fish! Yum!
Christie @ Quit Your Diet
August 10, 2009 at 6:27 amThat dinner looks awesome!
Ada
August 10, 2009 at 7:17 amYou have such a cute room! That macadamia encrusted fish looks delicious!
Gloria
August 10, 2009 at 7:29 amI love your room! and I might just happen to sleep with a stuffed rabbit too 🙂
rhodeygirl
August 10, 2009 at 7:51 amoh jenna! super cute room! things will all work out for you!! I know it!
also, that dinner looks DELICIOUS! even the presentation is beautiful. go Anne P.’s parents! (or you girls, not sure which!)
Jess
August 10, 2009 at 8:01 amWhat a delicious dinner!
Nothing wrong about your bedroom – looks like a great girly retreat to me! 🙂
Taylor
August 10, 2009 at 8:09 amI love the map idea! And your dinner looks fabulous!
Amanda
August 10, 2009 at 8:20 amToasted Head Chardonnay is one of my favs to have around the house! Yum!
Emily
August 10, 2009 at 8:31 amYour dinner looks amazing (and sounds fun!). And, I love your room – it looks so peaceful. 🙂
Deva
August 10, 2009 at 8:53 amI love your room, it looks full of memories!
Shannon (The Daily Balance)
August 10, 2009 at 8:57 amDon’t worry – the Mister and I sleep with three stuffed animals 😉
katey
August 10, 2009 at 8:58 amlooks like you had an awesome night!! your room is toooo cute 🙂
Valerie
August 10, 2009 at 9:15 amLooking forward to reading the book/or novel you will write one day about food/good eats around the world through your future travels.
For me I would enjoy it being a part diary type blog plus foodie book 🙂
Hmmmm whatever it ends up being about,it’s gonna be a great read!
Are you still planning surfing/lessons/trip one day in memory of your brother?Hope being around Mikan and Mikie(and of course Dexter) brings you the feeling of your brother’s love.I am sure your beloved John is sending you comfort through the rought tides as well as a thumbs up in the smooth waves.
Danielle
August 10, 2009 at 9:19 amWhat a fantastic looking dinner! That salad really stands out for some reason, but it all looks fabulous.
K
August 10, 2009 at 9:31 amWhat a fantastic dinner! I’m all over that roll – yum!! I sleep with stuffed animals too 😀
brandi
August 10, 2009 at 9:40 amwhat a fabulous meal! glad you had a good time with Anne and her family!
elise
August 10, 2009 at 9:50 amhahaha…i think if i saw your room without knowing who it belonged to i would assume it belonged to a 7 year old girl. 🙂 i used to have a map in my bedroom too…well…back in the pre-college days when i lived at home, i mean. i could stare at a map all day i think.
btw, i reallllly hope you rock that wet suit at the summit cocktail party.
WholeBodyLove
August 10, 2009 at 10:05 amI realize this room is reminiscent of your own childhood. But, the design is something that I would choose for my own daughter’s room. It’s so sweet and whimsicle. It must be comforting to be back home 🙂
Nikita
August 10, 2009 at 10:29 amYour room is toooo cute! 🙂
Kristilyn
August 10, 2009 at 10:34 amThat fish looks amazing! I’ve never tried cooking fish with a nut crust, but I’ll have to try.
And your room looks lovely! I would so have a stuffed animal on my bed if my cat’s didn’t always pull them down (thus leaving them with the dogs to rip apart!). And I love your map – it must give you great dreams!
K
andmarie
August 10, 2009 at 11:42 amWhat a cute room!
Megan
August 10, 2009 at 12:07 pmThe Mahi looks really, really good! The whole meal does…love risotto and avocado on salad 🙂
Also, I love your room! It makes me smile…and the map- wonderful!!
Suzanne de Cornelia
August 10, 2009 at 4:13 pmLove all the photos. I’m going to post the salad photo on my FB page credited back to your blog. Assume that’s OK, if not, please say!
My son went to HS in Aix-en-Provence. You’d love it there and that would be a great place to take pictures. There’s a large ex-pat community. Maybe someday you and a friend could rent a small apt somewhere like that and have another adventure! BTW he loved it so much that went to grad school in Paris, became a citizen and never left.
Suzanne de Cornelia
August 10, 2009 at 4:16 pmPS-The pix of you and friend toasting looks like the poster for All-American Clean-Cut Girlhood!
JEAN
August 11, 2009 at 7:34 pmYour room is awesome and so peaceful looking. Keep your head up because there are great things to come for you missy! You are a star!