I thought I had published the last post back in April, but apparently forgot to hit the publish button. Oops. We did get the master bathroom and closet of my dreams finished and oh my god, it is fantastic! Getting ready and packing and even putting things away is so much easier. I have no idea why I didn’t do this sooner. If anyone is contemplating a remodel, start with Pinterest to get an idea of your likes and dislikes. It kept me moving in the right direction…..

The title of this post has nothing to do with the previous paragraph and everything to do with the wedding planning that is underway. The wedding is set for October of this year. I repeat, this year.  So, decisions are being made rather quickly and costs are spiraling equally quickly. I had no clue what flowers cost. Or music. Or transportation. Or photographers. Or just about everything else. Yikes. I finally chose my mother of the bride dress and my rehearsal dinner dress. I ordered 4 dresses from Nordstrom and am keeping 2. They have a pretty cool return policy-free shipping and returns. They truly have the best selection of anything I have seen in any brick and mortar place here in Tucson.

Meanwhile, we are experiencing the wonderful time that is summer in Tucson. I know that sounds sarcastic, but I mean it. Rick points out where we were last year at the same time almost daily. It was pretty great! But being here has its charms too. We have been trying to limit going out to eat to two or three times a week, for our waistlines as well as our wallets! There is a great new restaurant not far from us, called Commoner and Co. that is amazing! If you’ve tried Prep & Pastry, (and if you haven’t, what the heck are you waiting for?) this is owned by the same group. I highly recommend both of these places! If you like mussels, and I love mussels, the Commoner and Co. has the very best! It comes with an order of fries which are equally wonderful. The shrimp cocktail is also really good, the fried green tomatoes-not so much. I make fried green tomatoes, and if I do say so, mine are infinitely better. So I’d skip those. Can’t wait to go back and try a few more items!  Another place we revisited recently is Mariscos Chihuahua. They make a sauce that is called Culichi sauce. I have no idea what is in this delightful, pale green sauce, but it is pure magic! I order the shrimp with the sauce, but you can also order it with fish or chicken for those who are not seafood fans (which is something I just don’t get, but,  whatever). I could drink this sauce by the glass……

Last night we went to the Hut on 4th Avenue for some shuffleboard followed by a bite at our favorite restaurant in Tucson, Athen’s on 4th. They had the octopus on the menu last night, which they don’t always have. If you ever go there and you see it on the board and are feeling adventurous, try it. Make sure they cut it up for you. If not, it does look a little creepy-just saying. The lamb chops here are tied with the braised lamb for best dish on the menu. They gyro platter is also delicious, and for something tasty and simple the Pastitsio is a great bet.

My brother-in-law would say (and has said) that I all I write about is food. Okay, I’m somewhat guilty. I love great food! Last summer I had several people mention that my blog made them hungry, so I figured why not write about places right here in Tucson, that are easy to try if so inspired. Well, that’s all I’ve got for now…..