Relaxing weekend

The hustle of getting through a school year is as much an effort in gallantry for the child as it is for us parents. This was the first clean weekend with no agendas, no practice to go to and no birthday parties to prepare for.

Whew! But bummer was there was no more new Bourdain to come except maybe a couple of shows that were already in the can. Berlin is coming up tomorrow. A lovely city from first hand experience.

No worries. After sampling a new food I also decided to chill with a chilled Sidecar. This version labeled the White Lady involves a subtle ratio switch of gin and the triple sec that goes into it as the main ingredients.

Mine was made with Bombay Sapphire 1.5 oz, Cointreau 1 oz and a hint of lemon juice with a few star shaped ice cubes to keep it chilled.

I had a few of those with some spicy batata wadas, an Indian fritter that has a mashed potato curry as a filling. Watched 'Justify' take the prize in NY at the Belmont and make history with his and his riders Triple Crown. Nice finish. No after taste.

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