A weekend of fine fishes

President's Day weekend was supposed to hold a mini vacation to Stratton Vt but it didn't work out that way.

Instead we did a lot of eating out:

Saturday:
Quabbin Woods, Petersham. Good basic breakfast. However, if you are ever around West Brookfield, please for your own good eat at Mason's Grille for breakfast and get Eggs Blackstone. Or anything else.

Homemade French Onion Soup at my folk's house
Then! I got to Picasso's in Barre to meet Jess, Tara, and her friend Audrey for drinks and ended up with a Ceasar Salad and 2 Spiced Swizzlers, which was a mix of muddled fresh lime and fresh ginger, chambord, simple syrup, and seltzer. Really, really yummy and light.

Sunday
Brunch buffet at Gardner Ale House. Good food, lots of choices, and a free mimosa. The food was a little chilly at the point we got there, but we were there at the end. $14 well spent.

Organic turkey dinner at my parent's. Wait- LOCAL, organic turkey brined for a full day beforehand. Stuffing with shitake mushrooms. Tangy cabbage, creamy mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes with cranberries. This meal was even better than Thanksgiving.

Monday
Dinner at Baba Sushi, a brand new sushi bar in Wootown. Oh MY GOD! So good. I have never had such good raw fish in Boston, Northampton, or Worcester. We got the Peacock roll, White Tiger maki, a special roll, black marlin + bass + yellowtail + salmon sashimi. We were with a crowd who were all sharing and it went fast. Such delicate, rich flavors. The drinks were strong and also expensive ($8.50 for a vodka and cranberry.) If you are feeling adventuous get the oyster shooter for an appetizer. Make reservations beforehand because it is a tiny little restaurant.

I know that eating lots of good food is not necessarily the way to be all hot and svelte, but baby, I can't help being a foodie.