Girls’ Weekend '12

Back in June, Lisa, Casey, and I went on our annual Girls’ Weekend.  This year we decided to head to Greenwood, MS for a weekend of cooking, relaxing, pampering, and great food.   This year was our 5th year!  We skipped one year due to mine and Casey’s wedding that year.

This was my first time to  Greenwood; it was a pretty drive back seeing the farm lands.  We had the weekend book with a stay at The Alluvian, a Viking cooking class Saturday morning, the Spa Sunday morning, and great dinners for Friday and Saturday night. 

Friday night, we had a low key night planned since we were all driving in after work.  We had dinner reservations at Giardina’s.  We were able to reserve one of the private tables.  Sadly I didn’t get a good picture, but here is one.
The courtyard at the Alluvian. We enjoyed the evening after dinner for a bit before the mosquitos starting eating us.

Saturday morning, we took advantage of the breakfast buffet at the hotel. 

We had a bit before our class started at 10, so we walked around downtown for a bit.  Then the fun began!!  We decided to take the Cupcakes & Cake Balls class.  It was a blast!  We didn’t go over board with sugar intake, but we did sample everything we baked.  Here is a hodge-podge of photos.

The “menu” for class.

The class kitchen before we got a hold of it.

The

fun is starting!


The aftermath of our class.


Before/After

All of our goodies we baked

More of our goodies

Beautiful golden caramel. 

Caramel Apple cupcakes cooling.

Casey making Caramel Apple Cupcakes

Coconut Rum Cake Balls

Practicing my icing skills.

Lisa adding the final touches to her Red Velvet Cake balls.

Would have been a great picture if it wasn’t blurry!  Still the best time!!

Saturday night, we had reservations at Lusco’s.  Like Giardina’s, you can reserve a private dining table.

 
Sunday morning we had spa appointments.  The Alluvian spa is one of my new favorites.  The masseuse was the best I have ever had.  She provided the right amount of pressure; never once did I have to ask her to lighten up.  I tested out the claimed best shower; pretty nice having 9 shower heads on you at once. 

Overall the weekend was fabulous!  I love you guys so much!  I’m already looking forward to next year’s trip!