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| My birthday dinner in the garden! Yes, that’s a St. Germain Cocktail! |
I have to admit it, when it comes to my birthday, I’m spoiled! Now I know I like to talk about food, but I mean I was spoiled in so many ways that day! From all my gifts, one of which being a helicopter ride (I meant it when I said I was spoiled!), to the amazing food I had, I didn’t want the day to end. The helicopter ride is booked for later this year, Mom sorted it all through a website similar to Jettly I believe, and I truly cannot wait! But anyway, back to the actual day. My mom hosted a joint birthday dinner for my step-father and me. She made me a white cake with strawberries & whipped cream – one of my favorites! She also spoiled my step father though, by going out of her way to get one of these best tech gadgets for men – he loves all of that kind of stuff, so I know that he was really happy with his present. Me on the other hand, I was just happy with the food. My husband invited my dad and his wife, my brother and his wife, and our niece and her boyfriend over for a wonderful Cajun dinner party – and my niece made a chocolate cake with cream cheese frosting, strawberries, and blueberries (post to follow). On my actual birthday, John took me to Griffith Observatory then to dinner at Holdren’s in Newbury Park. Last night, he made this wonderful dinner for me. Then, tonight, he took me to dinner at Saddle Peak Lodge in Malibu Canyon, where I actually ate Elk Tenderloin for dinner!
For Lobster
Preheat grill to medium.
Cut 2 Lobster Tails in half .
Brush the exposed flesh with melted Butter and sprinkle with Sunny Spain Seasoning.
Place on grill, flesh-side down for 5 minutes.
Turn over, and cook on shell side for another 3 – 5 minutes, basting continuously with melted butter, until flesh is opaque.
Remove from grill and spritz with fresh Lemon.
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| A birthday-worthy meal! |
For Filet Mignon
Sprinkle with Salt, Pepper, and Garlic Powder.
Brush grill with Olive Oil.
Cook steaks for 5 – 8 minutes a side depending upon your preference.
Remove from grill and top with Garlic-herb Butter (you can make your own, but we purchased one from Trader Joe’s).
Steamed Broccoli
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| Los Angeles Skyline |
Happy Birthday! Sounds like it was wonderful!!! I celebrated my birthday this week too and got wonderfully spoiled by my hubbie and friends. And I even decided to make my own cake! Made the Whiteout cake from the first Baked book. 🙂
I’m so glad you had a wonderful birthday Susan! Happy day my friend! The whole meal blew my mind, incredible!
Awesome birthday 🙂
Amazing meal, great company – what else could you want!
You must feel very loved Susan! What a wonderful birthday you’ve had. John’s dinner looks amazing!! yum, yum, yum!
Hope you had a wonderful birthday, your surf and turf menu looks scrumptious!
Happy belated birthday wishes to you! The food looks amazing! I can’t think of a better way to celebrate than with good food and family.
Velva
Happy Birthday!!
Happy birthday! From one Virgo to another – “Virgos Rock!” All your celebrations sound incredible. You are a lucky woman! Enjoy your year!
Happy Birthday Susan- I think you both know how to celebrate in style with such a wonderful meal 😉
You are spoiled……..rotten. And, deserve to be. The meal looks delicious and the cake is gorgeous. May the year ahead be another happy and healthy one for both of you.