Since my birthday, Mother’s Day and our Anniversary fall almost within the same week, lines get blurred between celebrations and gifts, but I guess the important part is that they are not all clumped into one day (I make sure of that😉). We were in Detroit this year for my birthday, which turned out great because I could eat at all my favorite restaurants, and get my birthday gift (new Hoka running shoes) from my favorite running store.

One of my favorite restaurants is Alma’s Kitchen located near downtown Detroit. It’s a fusion of Filipino and American food. We ordered sliders, ribs (with hot Asian sauce), and the piece de resistance: hot churro donuts with vanilla ice cream, whip cream, and caramel sauce (my mouth is watering just thinking about it!).

Another one of my favorite restaurants is Cooper’s Hawk. I tried something new and ordered the cilantro ranch chicken sandwich with bacon and avocado, but Brad’s prime rib sandwich with house-made steak jus was the true winner!

For our Anniversary, Brad took me to a restaurant I’ve never been to before called RH House. My Wagyu beef burger with caramelized onions did not disappoint, but really the carrot cake (my favorite cake), was the main draw for me!

Hers is a better view of the amazing carrot cake…

And I can’t forget the Crumbl cookies Brittney had delivered to our hotel on my birthday…

nor the Dr. Pepper Float flavored Blue Bell ice cream I just had to try! (Yeah, I had to go on a serous diet when I got home!)

In addition to the amazing food, I also received the most thoughtful cards and gifts from my children, family, and friends. I want to thank everyone for your acknowledgments and generosity on these special days in May!