Jacob and I had plans to spend a date night cooking together this week, imagine my delight to be contacted with the opportunity to write about Fry’s Food – our neighborhood grocery store that we frequent regularly, and plan a date night surrounding food purchased at Fry’s.
We went with a backyard barbecue theme, because guess what, it’s gorgeous in Phoenix right now and a little unseasonably warm this week. We figured it was the perfect time to put together a grill based menu and enjoy a romantic night on the back patio.
Since we have no patio at the moment, we headed to my parent’s house for a double date.
Jacob and I planned the menu by checking out the Fry’s weekly ad, looking at their app (they always have useful coupons), and consulting our favorite grilling cookbook.
I’ve been thinking a lot about Valentine’s Day, (Hi, I’m Camille, I’m a project manager for a living and it transfers over into my personal life too), and I keep thinking about romantic dinners at home. So if that thought and Jacob’s desire for an amazing Southwest burger and hot dog had a baby, that would be the menu you put together for this outing.
We decided grilled salmon with grilled asparagus for the romantic, and Bobby Flay’s Nacho Burger for the one craving spicy things. We compromised on the grilled sweet potato wedges. At that point we made the list, and headed over to our super close and very convenient Fry’s.
Don’t worry though, I wasn’t totally deprived. I went light on the carbs so I could enjoy dessert. And here’s my favorite discovery at Fry’s, and one of my best tips for those who like to entertain. If you need an easy dessert that still wows party guests, you can find these individual portions of Ben and Jerry’s ice cream- they are so cute!
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I think it's always better to make a meal together for a date night. It make the whole process so much more fun and rewarding. All the food looks so good, thanks for sharing!
What an awesome idea for date night! I've never thought of doing that! I love that you found something you both would loce! I am totally drooling over the sweet potatoes and asparagus. Mmm. I guess the prego side of me is wanting the good stuff!
Isn't the weather beautiful right now?! Everything looks delicious!
YUM! Everything looks so delicious and I'm jealous of your weather and being able to eat outside!
Sounds like you had a great date night with your hubs!
I see four places…next time I'm coming over!! The food looks fantastic. So cute that you shopped and cooked together. I love Fry's- best prices for sure!
I agree- the process is so fun! Thanks for commenting!
What a great blessing- healthy cravings! Congrats on the baby!
So beautiful! I'm almost dreading what's to come since we only have a little time left!
Kate please feel free to rub in your awesome weather in July when we are dying of heat stroke 🙂
HAHA, you totally should Megan! I'd love to meet you in person 🙂
And totally love Fry's, they always have great stuff!
All of this looks so good!!! Sometimes I stop at other grocery stores if they're more convenient to where I am at the moment (i.e. on my way home from work, etc.) but we always do our shopping at Fry's cause they really have the lowest prices!!
I'm totally the same way!
oh my goodness, that hamburger looks amazing! I am salivating!