Thursday, July 9, 2009

Sing. sing a song...

A selection of some of our favourite photos. enjoy!

Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Bird Cuzins

Let us not forget our bird cousins!!! I had the distinct pleasure of meeting some feathered additions to our family on this trip as well. So.... introducing to the blog: Gracie, Lola & Luigi!!!

Monday, July 6, 2009

Orzo, Pine Nut, and Feta Salad

A couple of you have asked me for the recipe to the Orzo Salad I made at Vivian's birthday, so I thought I would post it here.

I also thought it would be a great idea for you guys to share some recipes on here. Please pass along any recipe that you think we would enjoy. I look forward to reading and eating them!


Orzo, Pine Nut, and Feta Salad


Yield: Makes 8 side-dish servings

Ingredients
  • 1 pound orzo
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
  • 1 1/4 cups feta (6 ounces), crumbled
  • 1 cup thinly sliced scallion greens
  • 1 small container of grape tomatoes, halved
  • Chopped fresh basil

Preparation

Cook orzo in a 6- to 8-quart pot of boiling salted water until tender, then drain well in a colander.

Whisk together lemon juice, oil, and salt and pepper to taste in a large bowl, then add hot orzo and toss. Cool orzo, then toss with pine nuts, feta, and scallion greens. Season with salt and pepper.

Sunday, July 5, 2009

Cousins


What a great week, and what a great family. Here are the pictures I promised to share. (Anthony and Teddy are in one, too!)

Anthony's biennium




Happy Birthday O little one! Love, Mom

O Canada in New York