Old Ellicott City
It is becoming a weekly routine to grab ravioli and bread from DiPasquales on friday night before our long run. We decided to try out the spinach/cheese ravioli and serve it with breaded chicken.
It was delicious...as usual. You really cant beat this place. Saturday morning, Kevin and I headed out for a 15 mile long run in and around Patapsco State Park.
As you can see from the elevation, we had a pretty big UPhill from miles 10-12. It was tough, but believe it or now - it hurt more coming down. Both of our legs were killing us after we came the 2 miles back down the hill.
After the run, I was craving my favorite veggie sandwich from Catonsville Gourmet. We started with Proscuitto wrapped scallops finished with a parmesan crust.
Yes. They were as good as they sound and look. I obviously went with the Veggie Sandwich, which includes the best grilled veggie patty, tomatoes, cukes, sprouts, and wasabi mayo on wheat toast. Served with homemade kettle chips.
I pretty much devoured the entire plate. This sandwich rocks.
The rest of my Saturday included playing co-ed football on very sore legs. I scored 2 touchdowns! Then, we headed out to celebrate my friend Mara's 30th bday. We had a blast, but it was a packed day, so I was tired early.
Today, we stopped into Old Ellicott City for lunch and I was reminded what a cute town it is. Will definitely be coming back to try this Little French Market.
Oscar and I waited at a picnic table outside while Kevin picked up our La Palapas carry-out.
We had some great views and Wikipedia provided some interesting facts about the Old Ellicott City:
- Ellicott City has been called one of the most haunted small towns on the east coast.
- In July 2008, Ellicott City/Columbia was ranked the 8th Best Place to Live in the United States by CNN/Money and Money magazine.
- Babe Ruth, baseball player, was married in Ellicott City to Helen Woodford on October 17, 1914
Unfortunately, the views got old since we were waiting for our food OVER 40 mins...while STARVING.
The food was good, but I cant imagine any mexican food taking that long to make.
The rest of my Sunday has been spent cleaning, watching football, and relaxing.
Had to share this funny pet photo. Oscar and my parent's dog, Max, are great play buddies. Tug-of-war is one of their favorite games and this picture cracks me up because of Max looking at me out of the corner of his eye. :)
Enjoy the rest of your Sunday evening!
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Last week, I made my "GO-TO" pasta salad for a work function. Adapted from Cooking Light's 
The end result was a Lemony Roasted Veggie/Pine Nut/Feta/Bowtie Pasta Salad. Deeelish!
Monday night, I whipped up sauteed shrimp over pine nut couscous with a side of fresh C.S.A. green beans. 
For the shrimp, I sauteed onions, garlic, red pepper, and a mix of spices in EVOO before adding a splash of chicken stock and the shrimp. For the fresh beans, I let them swim around in boiling water for about 5-6 mins before mixing them with butter, garlic powder, salt & pepper.
Last night I came home from the gym, after completing 4 miles on the dreadmill, to find Kevin had created a fabulous concoction. Not to mention his "top chef like" plating skills.
He combined garlic, onion, spinach, and mushrooms with EVOO, spices, chicken stock and marsala cooking wine. This mix was served over pasta with C.S.A. cherry tomatoes. The result was outstanding. I licked my plate - it was that good.
It was a grand tour of all the great Baltimore neighborhoods. I mapped it out before and after the run and realized afterwards that we actually did 15.19 miles!
The next morning it was more of the same, but this time we added some grilled corn to the egg tacos and my mom made a great fruit salad of peaches, strawberries, blueberries, apples and bananas.
Oscar and I posing for a picture after some play time with his bear.
