Armed and Dangerous...

This Monday night is our next Four Girls gathering at my apartment. Leading up to it, this weekend's plans include lots of fun and a few accomplishments. My big brother Chris is riding to Memphis on his Harley, and since he's installed a back seat, I'm going on my first motorcycle ride! I'll admit I'm scared and will be screaming all the way down Poplar no doubt. Then I'm taking Chris to see Armed and Dangerous: The Art of the Arsenal at the Brooks Museum, the perfect art exhibit for a military man like my brother. We'll spend great time together, and I'll trade with him a little bit of culture for a little more of his edge.

After I get off that bike, the next mountain to climb is the entree for our Four Girls gathering, which I'll prepare Sunday. I've decided to conquer a personal culinary flop from the past. If I get it right, I'll feel as proud as riding that motorcycle, except this time the screaming sound will be the puree noise from my brand new food processor! Get your accoutrements and such ready ladies, we're having Butternut Squash and Apple Soup Ina Garten style! The last time I attempted making Butternut Squash Soup took three hours and yielded a lumpy, yellow, slightly sweet, cream of chicken... well...slop. The kind that only a boyfriend who loves you, has a garbage disposal appetite, and has been waiting to eat for 3 hours will eat. Yes, that happened. Don't worry though... new day, new recipe, and no cans of soup allowed. Also, I'm proudly armed with my appliance and I'm getting dangerous with that puree button.

xx

Lana