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The Big Birthday Dinner

By Courtney 61 Comments

So remember when I told you guys that I had better be thirsty last night for my birthday dinner? Well, here’s why…

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I had an enormous birthday margarita to tackle!

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There’s a local restaurant in our area called Bombers Burrito Bar, which is known not only for their amazing burritos, but also for their giant (FREE!) birthday margaritas. (You may remember when we were there for my friend Kate’s birthday). Last night, we went to the newer location in Schenectady, but they also have their original spot in Albany, which I’ve been to quite a few times.

Bombers is quite the popular place to be for your birthday…I think we saw at least five other birthday margaritas go by while we were there! Either way, it’s definitely a good idea to go with LOTS of thirsty people, because this thing is huge. Luckily, I had a little bit of help throughout the evening. Winking smile

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For dinner, I was joined by our friends Brian & Mal who, oddly enough, actually joined us out for my birthday dinner last year. They couldn’t make it out for Friday’s birthday celebration, so it was nice to be able to spend time with them.

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And of course, my favorite family was all with me too, including mom and dad,

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“little” bro,

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and hubby. Smile

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When it came time for dinner, there was really no question as to what I was getting, since I order the same thing every.time.I.go. Creature of habit, I suppose? I did actually change up one thing though…I got a little spunky and ordered my burrito naked!

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I figured it’d be good idea to try a little give and take with my meal, so I ordered my typical BBQ Pulled Pork burrito sans tortilla,

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and ordered a side of their amazing sweet potato fries. I just love how they serve them with syrup. So unique, and so delicious.

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Brian, on the other hand, was a little less than thrilled when he was brought out his order…

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Just kidding. He ordered the jerk chicken, but we thought it was funny. Winking smile

Clearly, as you can see, I had no problem dominating my entire meal. With the exception of the chips (I thought I was getting my fries instead of ‘em) and a few fries stolen by my brother, the rest was all me.

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Yup, all me.

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Unfortunately, I had a little bit more difficult of a time dominating my giant margarita. Even with everyone’s help, the thing just did not seem like it was getting any less empty. After about two hours, this is what we were left with…

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But we made it a joint effort, and all managed to work on finishing it up. Teamwork, my friends, teamwork!

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The one downside to that margarita + all the food? Wicked heartburn. Wicked. So by the time I got home, I was already feeling exhausted from my 4:30am wake up call and decided to just call it a night. But overall, it was definitely a spectacular way to celebrate my 28th! Smile

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This morning, I got to sleep in a bit, which was fabulous. My shift today doesn’t start until later this afternoon, so I’ve still got most of the day ahead of me. That meant I got to start out with a delicious breakfast (which I missed so much yesterday).

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I made a big batch of Voluminous Pumpkin Oats and topped it with…

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some Homemade Honey Cinnamon Peanut Butter.

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(Of course, you can always adjust the amount of liquid you use, depending on how thick or thin you want your PB).

The thing I’m starting to love about this PB2 is that I can flavor it any way I want. Today, I went the honey cinnamon route, and I think next time I might even have to add in a few raisins. It was the perfect accompaniment to my pumpkin oats.

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Yumm!

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Alrighty, folks. Time to start being productive…have a great Tuesday!

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January 31, 2012 Filed Under: Birthdays, Breakfast, Dinner, Family, Friends, Restaurants Tagged With: bbq pulled pork burrito bowl, birthday dinner, Bombers Burrito Bar, giant birthday margarita, homemade honey cinnamon peanut butter, PB2, voluminous pumpkin oats

About Courtney

I'm a working mom of two beautiful little boys, Lucas and Alex, and I began writing Sweet Tooth, Sweet Life in April 2010. I enjoy chronicling my love of food (healthy and indulgent!), baking, motherhood, fitness, fashion, and everything in between!

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  1. Sana says

    January 31, 2012 at 9:33 am

    Happy belated birthday! I know this year is already going to be amazing for you!
    Reply
  2. Jana @ Newly Wife Healthy Life says

    January 31, 2012 at 9:40 am

    Looks like such a great birthday Courtney! That marg is absolutely huge, but at least you had some great company to help you finish :-) hope you enjoyed all your festive birthday events! Have a great Tuesday!
    Reply
  3. Carissa says

    January 31, 2012 at 9:42 am

    Happy birthday and holy Margarita!! Looks so fun!!! I just found PB2 about 2 weeks ago and I'm in love! It gives my oatmeal a great, low-calorie flavor. Pinning ya!
    Reply
  4. Laura @ LauraLikesDesign says

    January 31, 2012 at 9:43 am

    So glad to hear that you had a wonderful birthday! That drink is huge! Holy cow! I love the idea of dipping sweet potato fries into syrup! I might have to try that this evening!
    Reply
  5. Brittany @ GOtheXtraMile says

    January 31, 2012 at 9:45 am

    How awesome is that! Looks like such a great birthday dinner. Love your idea with the PB2!
    Reply
  6. Andrea @ Andrea Out Loud! says

    January 31, 2012 at 9:52 am

    YuM!!! that is the biggest margarita I have ever seen by the way, but all the food looks delish - and Im sure it doesnt help that I have been craving mexican!
    Reply
  7. Care @HealthierGirl says

    January 31, 2012 at 9:57 am

    Wow - what a drink!?! I've never seen a drink that big. :)
    Reply
  8. Brandi R says

    January 31, 2012 at 9:59 am

    Okay, you convinced me to order a couple of jars of PB2! I'm definitely going to try your cinnamon honey PB recipe. Maybe think about throwing out the other recipes you use PB2 with in an upcoming blog post?!?! I'm not talented with coming up with recipes on my own and I always love your recipes that I make at home! With the exception of buckwheat bowls...don't know that I prefer those to oatmeal. I need to try them again, I think!
    Reply
    • Courtney says

      January 31, 2012 at 11:24 am

      Awesome! I don't know if any of them would be "recipes" so to say. But I'll have to see what I can come up with :)
      Reply
  9. Mallory @ Have your cake says

    January 31, 2012 at 10:04 am

    looks like such a fun night. i havent had sweet potato fries in forever!
    Reply
    • Courtney says

      January 31, 2012 at 11:24 am

      Hahaha...and I've had them three times in four days ;)
      Reply
  10. Corinne says

    January 31, 2012 at 10:10 am

    Looks like a great birthday with both family and friends! That marg is huge and every birthday girl should polish off their meal! You rock! What kind of syrup did the fries come with?? Maple?? Odd!
    Reply
    • Courtney says

      January 31, 2012 at 11:23 am

      Yes, maple! Different, right? But SO good.
      Reply
  11. Khushboo says

    January 31, 2012 at 10:12 am

    Wow that drink is monstrous- hope you woke up with your head feeling ok :)
    Reply
    • Courtney says

      January 31, 2012 at 11:23 am

      Haha, thankfully there was no hangover involved. I did enough sharing to ward off any of that ;)
      Reply
  12. Tina @ Best Body Fitness says

    January 31, 2012 at 10:21 am

    What a great idea to flavor your PB2!!! And also - I'm coming to visit you on August 23...just so we can go have that margarita on my bday. ;)
    Reply
    • Courtney says

      January 31, 2012 at 11:22 am

      YAYAYAY!!!! I'm gonna hold you to that now you know ;)
      Reply
  13. Hope says

    January 31, 2012 at 10:25 am

    I'm glad that you had a great birthday! :) Mexican is my request every single year on my birthday. I love it! That margarita is massive!
    Reply
  14. Julie H. of Spinach and Sprinkles says

    January 31, 2012 at 10:26 am

    What a great birthday! The 4:30 am wakeup call would have kicked my boot-ay! Hope year 28 is super amazing for you!
    Reply
  15. Jodi @ Southern Flavored Life says

    January 31, 2012 at 10:27 am

    What a ha-yuuuge margarita! I can't ever drink anything with sweet sour/much sugar or it doesn't sit well with me. I'm more of a beer/wine girl. So glad you had a fun time!
    Reply
  16. Steph @ StephSnacks says

    January 31, 2012 at 10:29 am

    What a fun birthday dinner! I absolutely love mexican; it's the perfect meal for a celebration.
    Reply
  17. Ruthie Hart says

    January 31, 2012 at 10:50 am

    that margarita is so funny and awesome!! what a fun way to celebrate your birthday, hope it was fabulous :-)
    Reply
  18. Sam says

    January 31, 2012 at 10:59 am

    Looks like you had a great time! Your mom was super excited to go. It looks like you kind of do what I do with a burrito. I always get one from Moes and then cut a hole in it and eat the insides and leave the tortilla. Sometimes I dip into it with my chips. Also... have you ever tried sweet potato fries with raspberry melba sauce? Yum. Hope 28 is great for you! :)
    Reply
    • Courtney says

      January 31, 2012 at 11:21 am

      Umm, no, I have never tried the melba sauce but OMG now I need to!! I've had it on mozz sticks, but that was wayyy back in the day. Thanks for the top, Sam. :)
      Reply
  19. chelcie @ chelcie's food files says

    January 31, 2012 at 11:06 am

    ummm I would definitely go that restaurant every single year for my birthday if I got a free margarita that was THAT huge! That thing is absurd! Good thing you didn't finish the whole thing yourself otherwise things probably would not have ended well lol I wonder if people actually drink the entire margarita themselves?!.anyways looks like you had a wonderful b-day dinner!
    Reply
    • Courtney says

      January 31, 2012 at 11:21 am

      POh geez, I HOPE nobody ever finishes is themselves. That's asking for trouble! ;)
      Reply
  20. Jean says

    January 31, 2012 at 11:22 am

    Happy Birthday Courtney! I also just ordered some PB2 and used your disount code, so thanks! Can't wait for it to arrive. I know you also said you ordered the chocolate PB2, but you could probably also make your own by just adding some cocoa powder and truvia to it.
    Reply
    • Courtney says

      January 31, 2012 at 11:42 am

      Yup, you sure can. ;)
      Reply
  21. Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

    January 31, 2012 at 11:26 am

    What a great day! Happy Birthday!!! That Margarita looks fantastic!! Yum!!
    Reply
  22. Dena @ 40 Fit in the Mitt says

    January 31, 2012 at 11:38 am

    So glad you had a great b-day!
    Reply
  23. Olivia says

    January 31, 2012 at 11:45 am

    Oh. My. Gosh. I need to find a place that gives free giant bday margaritas where I live. They are my favourite splurge drink!!
    Reply
  24. Liz @ Tip Top Shape says

    January 31, 2012 at 12:03 pm

    There's a place by me that does the birthday margarita like that but it isn't free! That is awesome! And OMG, those sweet potato fries look so good!!!
    Reply
  25. Ashley @ My Food 'N' Fitness Diaries says

    January 31, 2012 at 12:11 pm

    wow, that margarita sure is massive!! that's awesome you get it for free on your birthday! way to dominate it. ;) i'm loving mixing it up with my PB2 too! i've put some maple syrup in with it, which is one of my favorite ways to make it.
    Reply
  26. Brandi @ Faith Fitness and Laughter says

    January 31, 2012 at 12:20 pm

    Looks like you guys had a great time!! :) That is one BIG margarita! At least you had help right? ;)
    Reply
  27. Alana says

    January 31, 2012 at 12:42 pm

    Happy birthday, hun! You do NOT look 28, trust me :) Question: How's the PB2? Is it pretty on point as far as flavor? Consistency? I told my boyfriend about how I wanted to try it and how it was made and prepared and he looked at me like I had two heads :p
    Reply
    • Courtney says

      January 31, 2012 at 1:58 pm

      Well, I don't think it'll ever replace the real thing for me, BUT it is still pretty amazing. I keep real PB for sandwiches, but I love PB2 on oatmeal, in yogurt, or with cereal. Consistency really depends on how much liquid you add...sometimes I like it more runny so I add more, but sometimes I like it thicker so I add less. I'd definitely say it's worth a try!
      Reply
  28. Krystal says

    January 31, 2012 at 12:46 pm

    Happy Birthday!! Yeahy another Aquarius blogger awesomeness, I came across your blog a few months ago. I luv it :) I finally started a little blog of my own check it out please.
    Reply
    • Courtney says

      January 31, 2012 at 1:57 pm

      Thanks, Krystal! :)
      Reply
  29. Brittany @ Itty Bits of Balance says

    January 31, 2012 at 12:54 pm

    Looks like you had a great celebration! I wouldn't even stand a chance against that margarita haha. I'm such a lightweight, 2 sips and I have to lay down 8)
    Reply
  30. Lauri says

    January 31, 2012 at 1:26 pm

    free Birthday margaritas??? Sign me up!!! I actually think a guy I went to college with started that restaurant, will have to check it out next time I'm in the area!
    Reply
    • Courtney says

      January 31, 2012 at 1:56 pm

      No way, really? Was his name Matt?
      Reply
      • Lauri says

        January 31, 2012 at 4:50 pm

        yep!
        Reply
  31. Kim @ The Family Practice says

    January 31, 2012 at 2:01 pm

    That margarita is amazing! I love that it has a sparkler!
    Reply
  32. Michelle (Better with Berries) says

    January 31, 2012 at 2:34 pm

    I think I need to find somewhere in Missouri that serves giant birthday margaritas! I have until October, so maybe I can convince my favorite mexican place to do it since I go every few weeks already :-)
    Reply
  33. Laura@mypurposefullife says

    January 31, 2012 at 6:59 pm

    How fun! Looks like such a fabulous way to ring in your 28th year. And what better way than with friends and family? :) Happy belated birthday!
    Reply
  34. *Andrea* says

    January 31, 2012 at 9:36 pm

    your bday week looked so fun!!! ps you and your mom look so much alike - sooo beautiful :)
    Reply
  35. Alysia @ Slim Sanity says

    May 15, 2012 at 12:43 pm

    I have never heard of PB2, but I think I need to try it!!
    Reply

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