Unsupervised

Last weekend we were left alone, unsupervised by our kids. We unleashed our be-an-example-to-your-kids guards, and had a total fun. At some point, I stepped away from it and took a few photos.

My friend Lisa and I were talking about this book while having a glass of that...

There was some exciting conversation going on... probably, about the food. What else can be so fascinating? Drinks?  
Sorry, kids, I know we didn't talk about you at that moment...

Then some of us opened their pool season. Yey!

Floating bar with ...

...a drink: beer or that Skinny Girl (see photo on the top)

 

Mr. IV (my husband) resting in the pool, aw... I want in there too! :)

Let the fun begin!

A vocal ...

...and a dance performance by Lisa's husband,

and by both of them. You two are so cute, and happy! :)

Cat was"supervising" us, safely, through the window

It was a good day, when we left all restrictions and rules aside, and just were, how do I say it?  Kids again?! Unsupervised? Free to be silly? Whatever it was, it lifted our spirit for many days to come. 

How often do you let yourself off the "appropriate in public " guards?

See you,

Marina

Remember this? Pan Fried Potatoes

Pan fried potatoes, garlic wedges, radish and grilled chicken

On Friday nights we often have a relaxing dinner with wine, simple food, a movie (from Netflix) or guitar music (from the Husband). Tonight wasn't exception. The theme was college, not intentionally, it just came out that way. 
We went to different colleges, lived in different dorms, but the student atmosphere was the same: a daily dose of happiness with a little money, a very little time, and a little food. And we made sure to take it all in.

Pan fried potatoes - favorite student's food!

Most desirable food for most college students was pan fried potatoes in which my husband would have a PhD. It's not just a simple process of frying in a cast iron pan some sliced potatoes, no. 
It's rather a student's ritual of gathering with friends, peeling a couple of kilograms of potatoes, cutting it into long strips, while chatting (or gossiping) and sipping some wine. 
When potatoes go into the skillet it's important when to turn it: not too early to prevent it from mushing, and not too late (burned potatoes don't taste good, you know that, right?). 
How do you know when it's the right time? One guitar song - time to turn, another song - turn again. Third song - turn, season and cover. And the forth song - set the table, pour the wine, and grab your fork!  

Dinner tonight

Have a daily little dose of fun, my friends!

Music, especially guitar music, makes everything better. Add some good wine and enjoy! 

What was your favorite college meal?

See you,

Marina