Long Time Gone!

School starts, we get sick, things get in the way of doing what we love to do.  Therefore, I am going to make an attempt to keep up with this at least every week.  Today, I will add random photos from our little road trip today and the bridal shower yesterday.  There's go to be some food in there somewhere!

Parks

So I have been away for awhile but I hope to keep at this.  Last week, I went on 2 very enjoyable walks in local parks.  What a refreshing way to spend a day!

Lucky shot!

Blue heron

Triplets

Stunning and sunning

There were a few people here last week.

The canal boat is still in operation.

What do you see in the leaves?

Fatoush or Peasant Salad

A Middle Eastern salad of fresh produce and herbs

Fatoush
2 Cups shredded lettuce, romaine and/or iceburg
1 large or 2 small cucumbers
2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1/2 C. chopped parsley, no stems
1/4 C. chopped mint, no stems
1 green pepper, diced
1 bunch of green onions, finely sliced
1/2 to 1 tsp. sumac (found in the international aisle or Penzeys)
2 pieces toasted whole wheat pita bread, broken into pieces the size of a quarter

In a large bowl, combine ingredients and set aside/


Dressing:
1/3 C lemon juice
1/3 extra virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp kosher salt
dash freshly ground pepper


Combine ingredients.  Add to salad and toss lightly.  Serve immediately.


If you would like to lighten this up, drizzle dressing on individual salad plates.
I prefer the pita on the side, even though it isn't authentic.
 

Mexican with Gina Vizzo

We attended a class today at Today's Kitchen with Gina Vizzo preparing Mexican fare.  What a wonderful afternoon of aroma and flavor!  All credit goes to Today's Kitchen and Gina Vizzo!  I just showed up and enjoyed the process and the food.

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Enjoying the great food!

Pico de Gallo

Spice-Rubbed Pork for the taco

Grilled Corn for Black Bean and Corn Salsa

Tequila Lime Shrimp for tacos

Peppers on the grill

Black Bean and Corn Salsa

Mexican Spiced Grilled Peppers and Onions

Spice Rubbed Pork Tenderloin

Time to feast!

Spice-Rubbed Pork Tacos

Shrimp Tacos with the Grilled Peppers and Onions