Braised Pork Shanks, Chicken Piccata, and Polenta Please!

Last weekend was so fun!

Jason and I went our separate ways on Friday and Saturday,
spending time with our friends. Friday night was so much fun! I went with my sisters to an Italian cooking class, offered through Sur La Table.
We all love to cook (thanks to our mom's talent), and were so excited to enhance our skills.
It was a great experience, and I highly recommend it!
I learned so much- from homemade pizza to homemade noodles,
the class thoroughly taught the basics of Italian cooking.
And it was so easy! I have already made the pizza recipe twice this week
and Jason loves it. He likes to help me make and knead the dough especially.
So for your enjoyment, here are a few pics of the culinary tour:

I am already planning a date
for a couples cooking class so Jason better be prepared.... ;)

On Saturday I got together with four beautiful girls I
became close friends with in high school. We went for pedicures (which
was wonderful, by the way... paraffin wax and everything!)
and then to Chilis for lunch (its tradition!) It was really
fun to see them
and catch up on the details of their lives.

Saturday evening was exciting... Jason and I
went to look at new cars!
We are planning on adding a new addition to our family soon,
and the Honda Accord is looking pretty good.
We found one that is black, has dark tinted windows,
and black leather interior...
we are hoping that will be the one!
I will keep you updated on this exciting news :)