End of Summer Party 2015
Last week had us in San Antonio because #2 son complained about not traveling much this summer. We did our best to squeeze in a last minute out of town weekend. When we returned, he mentioned that we usually have an end of summer party, inviting parents of their friends and classmates. So we made it happen.
We had a house full of loud kids. Louder than usual as our home theater room is currently sans projector. It's normally a great place to entertain kids during gatherings.
I used the sous vide to poach wild caught sockeye salmon in olive oil, chive and lemon zest. Also shrimp in butter with garlic sausage and Dijon mustard (below). Both spent about 40 minutes at 135 Fahrenheit.
A tasting of two Gruner Veltliner. The one on the left is our regular, the right comes with a beer style cap. Slight differences and many similarities. Have yet to find a Gruner I don't like.
Sunday was the last Shock Wave party at the W Hotel pool for the summer, Shock Wave. We had a few passes and figured it'd be a great day to soak in the sun and enjoy a few beverages.
Food was also enjoyed by the pool.
Kat was so happy when they saw her running barefoot across the hot pool deck and gifted her with flip-flops.
We changed clothes and stepped downstairs where my mom and kids were waiting on us for dinner at TRACE.
All the food was good, but the desserts were a real special treat to close summer.
