Let's start with the Rascal Flatt's concert I went to with Kaitlin. It was an absolute blast. Her mom and cousin went with us, and we tailgated at the Verizon Amphitheater with subs and Coronas. Ballin'.
How do I love Sara Evans? Let me count the ways. She was flawless. It's nice to hear a voice that hasn't been auto-tuned to death. Don't get me wrong, auto-tune can be used for some cool effects, but to hear someone with a crystal clear voice just can't be matched.
I'm pretty sure she was singing "A Little Bit Stronger" at this point. Her set was simple and feel-good.
Then came the big boys! Oh yeah, they definitely came in three separate doors down staircases. It was fantastic and a little over-the-top in all the right ways.
I really liked the background they used here.
They played a little bluegrass ditty! Basically, it was a blast. They worked the crowd, we danced, and fun was had by all.
That same weekend my sister's mother-in-law came for a visit. Miss Susan is an incredibly nice lady who happens to make bangin' chow mein. I'd show you a picture of it, but I was too busy eating it. No joke, 4 bowls in 2 days. The beef gets a little marinade-time with what we call Happy Cow Sauce. I have no idea what the real name is because I can't read Chinese. I have a jar of it my sister gave to me, so I'll make some chow mein soon for you guys. The Happy Cow Sauce gives a bit of spice to the beef, which takes on a caramelized quality during cooking that flavors the noodles. Then you have bell peppers, onions, and carrots for even more flavor. I might be obsessed.
Now for the chocolate. I had a hankering for a chocolate cookie, and I had some chocolate chips that needed to be used. Thus the triple chocolate chunk cookie bar was born.
