and then we ate.

It's not often that my two best friends and I are reunited. We've known each other since the sixth grade and have miraculously grown up while still remaining close. They came to visit me last weekend and, all of us being foodies, spent the majority of our time in the kitchen (and watching NCIS).

We started with some black bean burgers topped with provolone and avocado and a side of sweet potato fries sprinkled with chili powder.

For dessert, we whipped up some salted caramel and spooned it over hot brownies. The caramel immediately melted and sunk into the chocolate. Heavenly? Absolutely. Going for a run the next morning? You bet.

The next morning after some yoga, we whipped up some cream, cut up fresh fruit and made pancakes and eggs.

A total success. I love it when they come to visit.