So for our 5th wedding anniversary we had a fun day. First it was going to get some blood draws to partially qualify for health insurance the next year (yay, so exciting!). Afterwards, we headed to a just opened this past week, Tartine in West Des Moines for a late brunch. It was very nice. I had my first cafe au lait and it was pretty good. I really enjoyed it, we both enjoyed a our breakfast of pain au chocolat and Eggs Benedict. We both enjoyed it. I guess the only thing I thought was missing was an espresso machine, but that's not really that French, is it. Anyways nice place, really to bad it is all the way out there in West Des Moines. On the Bright side, however, later this year when I'm doing a little training over there, it might make for a short trip to pick up some deliciousness. Anyways, simple, relatively replicatable and franchisable (quick and upscale) comfortable concept, with really good food.

That night we headed to Baru 66 for the second dose of the Baruthio's work. Now we have been there before, but it has been a while. It was a wonderful dinner before. We decided to go for the 6 course chef's tasting menu. Now these were all delicious, but the two highlights for us was the fish course which was stunning and the cinnamon ice cream which, I don't know how he makes ice cream that is so good. We also had 3 amuse bouche. Anyways, great night, I would love to do this again, but we'll have to set aside some money again for this.

It was a great way to spend our anniversary (other then the blood draw). Together and with good food (that I didn't have to make). On to this week.

Ham and Duck Egg Sandwhiches
Probably the last BLTs of the season
Tacos! (with leftover chili)
Split Pea Soup
Hamburgers