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Friday, July 22, 2011

Mediterranean Wraps

I could eat these every day and for the past 2 weeks, I have!

The Veggies

1 cucmber, sliced thin
2 tomatoes, sliced thin
1/4-1/2 cup of Kalamata Olives, halved
1/4 cup of crumbled feta
4-5 T fresh chopped parsley
4 scallions, chopped
the juice from 1 lemon
Toss together

The Yogurt Sauce
1 small container of plain greek yogurt
1 clove garlic
rind from 1 lemon

salt and pepper

flatbread or pita for 4

I like to toast the pita so it gets a little crispy. Spread on the yogurt and spoon the veggies on bite by bite. Otherwise, it's really messy and the bread gets soggy. Go for the nonfat yogurt. This stuff has so much flavor, don't waste fat or calories. Save it for the ice cream!

Wednesday, July 20, 2011

The Millbrook Pool

It's our second summer up here and we finally made it to the "pool". It's more like a lake but without the plant life and fish. I guess it's a pool. They drain the water after Labor Day, but there's sand. I don't know, they call it a pool, so it's a pool.

Anyway, WE. HAD. A. BLAST! There's only a few weeks of the season left, so we won't get the pass this year. I wish it wasn't so expensive, we would go daily. Oh and if I also had 3 extra pairs of eyes and arms. It was easy today, I had Grandma and Grandpa with me, I couldn't do it alone. And I still haven't gotten my license, so I literally can't get there alone! I'm pathetic!

But yea, oh man, the girls were wiped out. We were there nearly 4 hours, got home and the girls didn't fight at all, they were too exhausted. They played outside for a few minutes, ate, watched a movie, and they went to bed. I love days like this. I love when they get along. Oh how I love days free of whining!

Grandpa was trying to teach the girls how to swim and they were doing so well. Maddy was a natural...floating on her own (with floaties) kicking, swimming, I think she had the most fun out of all of them. We only left because we started getting cold! It's over 90 degrees and we were cold! It was a great day. I didn't bring the camera because I was afraid of losing it or someone stealing it. Glad I didn't, someone stole Daisy's float boat. Not a big deal, it was only $2 and she didn't like it.

It was supposedly crowded...these people have never tried to do anything in NYC. I wouldn't call a handful of kids a crowd! The pool was huge and we had plenty of room to swim around. El and I may take the girls tomorrow. Don't tell them, it's a secret!

Sooo, come visit and bring the kids to the pool!! I'll make an awesome lunch! There's picnic tables, a playground, grills, and hot food if you don't want to bring any. Oh and an awesome little BBQ spot next store that has yummy food and delish ice cream. Seriously, come!

Monday, July 11, 2011

My favorite Pasta Salad

I made this today because I've been craving it for awhile but I made a few substitutions and what a HUGE mistake!!

I tried fresh red pepper instead of roasted because it needs a good crunch...still haven't figured out what else to use, but yea, I shouldn't have. I'm so disappointed! Now I'm going to have to make it again tomorrow. The girls like it, so I don't mind.

1 box of Tri Color Pasta
8oz jar of artichoke hearts
1 can black olives
1 jar of roasted red peppers
small bulb of fennel/anise, coarsley chopped
1 bunch scallions, chopped
2-3 oz feta

Dressing
1/3 cup Balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup salad oil
2 T honey
3/4 t dried basil
1/2 t dried dill
1/2 t garlic powder
1/2 t pepper
1/4 t salt

cook pasta, chop/slice everything, and mix together.

Sunday, July 10, 2011

Rhubarb Apple Compote

Oh my goodness this is soooo good!!

It's like strawberry rhubarb pie without the crust, just the gooey, yummy, inside

1lb fresg rhubarb
1 large apple peeled, cored thinly sliced
1/4 - 1/2 cup white sugar
juice and zest of 1 orange

Cut rhubarb into 1" pieces, put in pan, cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 10 min or until fruit is soft.

You can, if you dare, drizzle with yogurt and then top it off with brown sugar and chopped nuts, which is also really delicious, but I don't think it needs it. Daisy LOVES it.

Friday, July 1, 2011