Thank you so much for your comments on my last post. You guys had some amazing advice and wonderful ideas. Many of you advised me and Ryan to take a moment to be alone at some point during the wedding really soak in the wonder of the day. I love that idea and will be sure to have that private moment with him during our big day.
I also wanted to share one comment that stood out to me that seems like such a neat idea:
Blog reader Holly said, “I just got married three months ago…My husband and I didn’t want to see each other before the wedding, but there was a picture that I wanted. It was us standing on either side of the door to the “bridal suite,” unable to see each other, but holding hands through a small crack in the door. The photographer was able to capture pictures of both of our faces, and then our hands together. It was at this moment that I became so excited and realized how much I missed him and couldn’t wait to see him at the end of the aisle about thirty minutes from that point. My voice was shaky when I responded to him saying “Hey, babe” which is what he always says, and I became all teary. I will remember that moment as long as I live.”
How cool is that!?
Dinner
After work today I took Sadie on a nice, long walk around the lake near our apartment. I wish this gorgeous fall weather could stick around forever. There’s something about perfectly temperate weather that just makes me smile and feel relaxed.
When we got home, I started on dinner. Ryan was running late again but guessed what we were having for dinner right when he walked through the door.
Apparently salmon has quite the distinctive smell!
I prepared our salmon by broiling it after sprinkling the fish with a Chinese five spice rub that included fennel, brown sugar, sea salt and other spices.
Along with the salmon we enjoyed roasted Brussels sprouts seasoned with garlic salt and a slice of whole wheat garlic bread with a little bit of butter.
Ryan laughed when I made the garlic bread by sprinkling garlic salt onto a slice of buttered toast.
Apparently he thinks garlic bread should be made with real roasted garlic. After taking a bite of my bread, he changed his mind and agreed my super fast and simple version was quite tasty!
How do you make garlic bread?
Now I’m off to do some last-minute wedding crafts! We’re putting stickers on bags tonight. Fun! 😀
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Oh my gosh, that story makes me tear up a little. I’m such a hopeless romantic!!
I haven’t made garlic bread in ages, but my mom always made it with real garlic!
I make garlic bread with butter and powder! I’ve never seen it done with “real” garlic!
I love real roasted garlic, but sometimes I take the quicky way too!
When I make garlic bread, I’m like you–quick and simple. Maybe if I wanted to be fancy I’d take the time to roast garlic!
Have fun being crafty!
Hollys story made me tear up as well !!
me too!
As far as the garlic bread goes, either way is good to me! Just depends on the kind of time that I have on my hands to be honest. Either one works far as I am concerned. Now, as far as Holly, well, Gabriela you aren’t alone. She made me cry too!!
adorable story! i do the garlic salt too when i’m in a rush 🙂
weddings are so stressful, yet the love behind them is incredible
I’ve always made my garlic bread with butter and either garlic salt or garlic powder. I don’t feel like I get the same intensity if I use real garlic. Dinner looked delicious!
I got married 2.5 years ago and we did the exact thing that Holly did. It is still one of my favorite memories and pictures of the day. My wedding day was a whirlwind and it was so full of wonderful emotions. I will never forget his face as I walked down the aisle! Can’t wait to see pictures of your big day… you are going to be one radiant bride!
haha thats funny!
I love garlic salt however when I make garlic bread I usually use garlic and butter mixed together!
I love the idea of that wedding picture!
i am so going to steal that when I get married, several years from now. haha
I always make garlic bread like that. I never ever use actual garlic! haha!
I make mine with real garlic minced with butter and olive oil, but Iv’e totally done the lazy way with garlic salt and butter
Holly’s story is so endearing. Thank you for highlighting it!
Garlic powder all the way!
omg! i have to remember that photo-op when i get married. that is so sweet and touching!!!! awesome idea.
i love garlic bread w/real garlic, but garlic salt and butter sounds just as good to me!
Garlic bread is my thing! I cut a loaf of bread in half, spread on 2 tablespoons of olive oil and Earth Balance butter, and load it up with minced garlic. Then I sprinkle it with a mix of parmesan and mozzarella cheese and stick it in the oven until crispy and the cheese is melted. My hubby loooooves it! Lately, I have been cheating on the garlic and just use garlic gold in place of that and the olive oil. 😉
oooh that sounds great!
Not funny at all! That’s precisely the way I grew up making it 🙂 I actually use butter and garlic powder. Most recently though, I have been slathering a nice layer of laughing cow swiss on top of the bread as well. I love it that way!
well, i PREFER garlic bread made with roasted garlic and lots of butter 🙂 BUT, i wouldn’t kick your version out of bed 🙂
i’m a new follower of your blog and really enjoying your posts!
i make garlic bread the same way as you do, except i’ve started using the McCormic Garlic/Sea Salt grinder. makes it even more delicious than the powdered stuff
Yum. Salmon is my absolute favorite and paired with that garlic bread oh boy. I love roasted garlic bread but you version looks quite delicious and oh so simple.
I totally use butter spread and garlic salt or garlic powder! It is so quick and easy. And then, when you have the “real thing” it is like a treat!
I prefer garlic bread with minced garlic & butter but a quick version is always useful ;).
Oh I ALWAYS make my ‘garlic bread’ like that when im at home!!!! LOVE IT
I’m not one to go all gushy about “girly stories” (despite being a hopeless romantic) but that story that you reposted that Holly told practically had my husband and I in tears, haha. That was beautiful, so thanks for sharing 🙂
I have never made my own garlic bread before! Looks quick and easy.
What an amazing story from Holly! Made me tear a bit.
Haha, I’m definitely going to copy your garlic bread method. I never thought that it could be that easy.
I love making my own garlic bread! I made it twice last week, in fact. It pairs so well with homemade soup (which I’ve been making a lot of).
I toast the bread first. Then slather on the butter, sprinkle garlic powder (not salt), and then with parmesan cheese. Pop it under the broiler for 2 minutes – it’s perfect!
When my friends got married this past August, they took 30 minutes to themselves to really take in the moment, so I think it’s a great idea that you want to do that. I’ve never been married (or even close to being married, I’m only 20!) but I can imagine that the day is going to be such a whirlwind that it will be nice to just relax for a little.
As for the garlic bread, I’m going to copy your shortcut! I’ve never thought about that but it makes sense! 🙂
That sounds like an amazing thing to do on your wedding day!
My best friend got married last summer and she said she felt like the whole day was an out-of-body experience. She felt as if she had to talk to and entertain everyone and in the chaos she forgot to the really be in-the-moment.
So don’t forget: be-in-moment and take each moment into memory. Afterall, the day is all about you and Ryan. 🙂
I think garlic bread is good like that! Sometimes we get fancy and get a nice crusty loaf of bread and slice it length wise- using butter, chopped garlic, garlic powder, dried parsley and crushed red pepper. Bake in the oven for 10 minutes- and then broil it until the top is super crispy (this browns the garlic which is the best part)
Wow, that is such a great moment!!!! I never thought to do this but I wish I would have for my wedding day.
When I am in a hurry I make garlic bread your way, but when I have a little bit more time I sautee garlic in oil and then add it to the toasted bread. 🙂
I’ve always made garlic bread the way you do! So much easier!
I loved Holly’s story. That’s so cute and I’m sure the photo is adorable. Love that idea!
That’s how I my garlic bread at home! old school style baby! 😉
That story about the wedding that one of your readers wrote was so touching. Thanks for sharing! In regards to the garlic bread, I usually use olive oil instead of butter and add garlic powder with some other Italian seasonings. It may not be roasted garlic, but it is still quite delicious!
Unless I’m feeling super fancy schmancy, this is how I’ve always done my garlic bread. And this is how my mom has always prepared it. I love it this way because it is so simple yet tasty. Glad you could open Ryan’s eyes to the perfect that is toasted bread with garlic salt 🙂