When someone asks us where we like to eat in town, we always say one of our friend’s houses.  Yes, our lovely city has a lot of fabulous restaurants, but they can’t beat the great dinners our friends prepare.

We kicked off our weekend with one of those great dinners at our friend Jonathan’s and enjoyed a cocktail called a French 75.   The original drink is made with gin but these were made with vodka.   It was one part simple syrup, one part fresh squeezed lemon juice, two parts Vodka and a splash of Prosecco.   It was so refreshing on a  hot summer night.

Here’s a link to the original recipe for a French 75 on Bon Appétit.  You will want to give either version a try before summer is over!

Enjoy this week’s selection of Worthy Reads, starting off with this twist on zucchini bread.

Recipe of the Week

If you are looking for a way to use up that summer zucchini, head on over to Creme de la Crumb for Tiffany’s Lemon Poppyseed Zucchini Bread with Cream Cheese Glaze.  I can’t wait to try this.

World’s Best and Worst Countries for Weather

USA Today shared the Ten Best and Worst Countries for Weather.   How many of them have you been to?

1010 Park Place

Last week I wrote about Framing Family Heirlooms at 1010 Park Place.  If you have inherited some favorite items of your loved ones but don’t know what to do with them, I share some creative ways to frame them and display them in your home.

Room of the Week

I love a Powder Room that makes a statement.  This orange powder room found at Architectural Digest is bright yet elegant.  Visit their site to see their collection of Powder Rooms Sure to Impress Any Guests.

Too Much Texting can Hurt Your Spine and Thumb

The Washington Post recently wrote about “Text Neck”.  ‘Text neck’ is becoming an ‘epidemic’ and could wreck your spine.  Excessive mobile phone use can also wreak havoc on your thumb.  Technology comes with a price!

Have a great week and thanks for stopping by.