Last Wednesday, I turned twenty four. The celebrations (eating that is) started the weekend prior when my mama was in town, and they continued into last weekend’s trip to Sonoma County. Talk about a full week of indulgences! Hey, you only turn 24 once ;) Over the course of the week, I dined at four fabulous restaurants. The food was top notch, but the company more so. I certainly feel lucky to have celebrated with the closest people in my life.

Birthday Eats & Treats {that caught the camera’s eye}

not photographed: triple layer carrot cake / homemade vanilla bean ice cream / peanut butter ice cream sandwiches with dark chocolate fondue 

stuffed squash blossoms – incredible!

peach & heirloom tomato salad

wood-fired pizza with pesto, arugula & prawns

crispy & fresh veggie rolls

pan-seared sea bass, preceded by roasted {lavender sea salted} fava beans

better butters… say no more! 

the darkest of dark chocolate torte with chocolate mouse and vanilla creme anglaise

chocolate gelato, homemade whipped cream, puff pastry… roll me outta here!

The birthday celebrations are officially over — phew, even my infamous sweet tooth was sugared out. Back to basics it is…

A 25lb. kettlebell and 40lb. sandbag were certainly the perfect birthday presents to balance out the indulgent week.

Happy Monday! :)

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What is your ultimate dessert?

Cake or ice cream?