This past Friday my friend Caralea hosted an amazing event in Northern Liberties. Fourteen restaurants donated their time and created Breast Inspired dishes. Half of the proceeds from the sales of those dishes went to a local organization, Living Beyond Breast Cancer, that provides support to women in recovery. We all got together at North 3rd and had a few drinks. I got to meet a new blogger friend, Alex, of Le Petit Cochon as well as catch up with Messy & Picky and Taylor from Mac & Cheese.

I had the pleasure of sampling the seared duck breast from Bar Ferdinand. While I can't say that I love duck, I enjoyed this preparation above any I've had so far in my life, but would have liked it even more cooked just a minute longer. The presentation was beautiful, and I'd expect nothing less from the kitchen of Bar Ferdinand.

The night ended in the garden of The Arbol Cafe, where I watched a movie projected on to the side of a row home, ate Beth's chewy chocolate chip cookies and enjoyed the company of friends.