I’ve been slacking on the #strangebutgood.
Really just the link up… life’s strange goodness continues.
I’m still not back home, so I have no recipe for you. I do have some observations and life happenings though!
How about I did a FlyWheel class with my baby sister an cousin, then took mom to the gym for a glute workout. My mom LOVES glutes. Really.
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Or I was sitting across from my baby sis at dinner when I realized she looks a LOT like the family dog, Honey.
Seriously though…
How about I ate dinner at a place called Atlas that doubles as an art gallery.
I sat right under a Picasso!
Super fancy, incredibly delicious restaurant. The chef used to work at French Laundry (arguably one of the best restaurants in the States).
Sooooo… I shamelessly took pictures of everyone’s food. They didn’t all turn out, but here’s the highlight reel.
Roasted Beet Salad with tatsoi, apples, cinnamon creme fraiche, maple pecans, and toasted farro and oats
Side note: I finally found oysters I LOVED.
Crispy Wianno Oysters with panko, pickled peppers, shishito peppers, pepper jelly, avocado bacon mousse
Heirloom tomato and field pea salad with crispy chickpeas, panisse, butter beans, lady peas, and preserved ramps
My main: pan roasted snapper with braised lobster mushroom, roasted mushroom tapenade, snow peas, wild rice, and broccoli tips
There was also a bottle of bubbly and 2 bottles of red. We don’t play. 😉
You may think we are strange for ordering 5 desserts for 4 people… but how could we NOT when it was so good?
We’re uncomfortably close… as in we will say anything. I think we made each other and possibly a server or two blush through the course of the evening.
Strange. But good.
How have you enjoyed making co-workers, friends, or family stare with strange but good creations this week? The link up rules can be found here or by clicking on “Strange But Good” in the menu bar above. In short, I want to see what concoctions have earned you weird looks from co-workers, family and friends! Post your Strange But Good creations, grab the logo below for your blog, and link up here.
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So I’m finally headed home today. I’ll miss Atlanta and my family, but I am SO ready to see Vegas! ♥
Does your family go all-in when you get together?
Who does your family pet look like?
I think I could love your family. You are all beautiful (including Honey). And you say what you think 🙂
Awww! They’d love you right back. And no… we’ve never figured out how to filter ourselves.
Haha – your family is strange but good. Aren’t they all? Your dinner at Atlas looks amazing!
everyone knows what MY pet looks like, she’s quite popular on Instagram.
my family… we get loud, we have a good time. so yes, we go all in. that’s just my style. safe travels, it will be good to get back home, yes? XO
I think we’re secretly related.
hee hee!
I wish my family was close like this! Or had any appreciation of good food… it all looks amazing!
We’re all fat kids at heart. LOL!
All families are strange but good in their own special way, right? Haha! I love that you literally kick your moms butt at the gym.
There’s nothing quite like an amazing meal with family who get you, indulge you and love you. Cheers to that!!! I have only been to Buckhead once in my life but it was a time I will never forget!!!
Sounds about right for Buckhead! 😉
Those dishes truly are works of art. wow! Like you, my family is now a bit spread out, so whenever Alex and I can get back east, we really do try to celebrate. CHEERS BETCHES
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I’d be totally happy to look like my dog. He’s pretty.
HA! That shit is funny.
I’m not sure I could keep up with your family! The food sounds amazing and at least you’ve been able to spend quality time together!
It’s not for the faint of heart, that’s for sure. LOL!
I love flywheel have done it a few times when we travel bc there isn’t one close enough. Love to compete with myself.
I know! I wish they had them in Cali!
My family is so reserved! But once in awhile we can all be laughing so hard were crying!
Oh my – food, family, and FUN! Also a Picasso. Yum and yay.
I think everyone’s family is a little strange, but good 🙂 I know mine is! We often get stares when we go out to.. we’re all loud Italians!!
Ha! I’m pretty sure we should have been Italian!
Bahahha that’s who Honey is lmaoo!!! That’s hilarious! Me & my fam are very close & me & sister esp make ppl feel weird with our odd behavior hahahha. I love them lol. As always I love all your food!!
Everyone thinks we’re so strange spending all that time together… but we just like each other’s weirdness a lot. 😉
I love the side by side picture of your sister and Honey! They are both adorable! I’m glad you are still having fun and (ahem) kicking butt!
I would fit in so well with your family. I feel like an ALIEN in my family, ha! They are embarrassed by me! Well FUC* THAT NOISEEEEEEE – I’m a be, who I’m a be. You’re welcome mom. You’re welcome!
You are welcome to join the chaos ANY TIME! Just bring some of the strawberry stuff for my pie hole.
It sounds and looks like you’re having a fantastic time with the family. I bet your excited to get home to San Diego too.
Cute dog? What breed is Honey?
I’m pretty sure I look like my dog too. She’s a yellow Labrador with a big personality!
Thanks! She’s a Golden-Corgi mix. Weird, right?
I covet those oysters!
That’s awesome! You and your family are so attractive, get it! 🙂 Look at your mom with her glutes, I admire. Lol. 🙂 Enjoy the time you’re spending wtih your family and the food looks AMAZING! 🙂 Have a great one Laura! -Iva
My family is also strange but good, and my mother has no filter I swear that lady says anything.
I want to hang out with your mom. 😉
oh to be a fly on the wall at that dinner. LOL! love the sis and dog pics. ALthough your sis is way less hairy.
Haha your sis (whose very pretty!) does look like Honey! Side note: What? You have a family dog? How do you not really like dogs if you grew up with them?! We must further discuss this IF I ever see you again bahaha
LOL! Actually, they got the dog after I went to college. We did have a cat… which was not allowed indoors. So you see, I blame my parents…
I finally made it back to SoCal – yay!!!
The things that make our families weird are the best things 🙂 although I don’t think there’s anything strange about how much wine/desserts you guys ordered. I’m allll about that life. I laughed out loud that you compared your sis to the family dog tho lol
Thankfully she thought it was funny too! 🙂
Having a fun/strange family makes life more interesting! <3 I'm glad you love your family so much!
That’s the truth! They are pretty cool too. 🙂