Summer Picnic

So it's been some time since I've written anything...I have a bit of catching up to do and will likely have more time in the near future.

On Friday, Felipe and I had a wonderfully relaxing picnic in the Hudson River Park of Pier 96. The weather was beautiful, the sunset amazing and it was so nice to sit at a table with Felipe and have a relaxing evening.

The Grass felt so nice on my bare feet, I would say almost heavenly...but maybe that gives the grass too much credit. At any rate, it's much better than hitting the asphalt all day long.




Now that we have all the Madison Reception business behind us and we have less visitors, I might have some more time to post and keep up with the photos and videos. We had a wonderful time visiting with our family and friends and I look forward to posting photos of the reception.

Sunday afternoon tabouleh...

Last weekend marked the official start of the summer. For us, this is picnic season. Central park has become one of my favorite places in the entire city of New York. We often pack up a blanket, games, some variety of food (meats, bread, salad, vegetables, fruits, olives, etc.) and whatever else will keep us occupied in the green grass of the Great Lawn.

The food that we bring is of a particular pleasure to me. Today I made some tabouleh, a recipe I had forgotten for some time, but that is so simple and is perfect for picnics.

Tabouleh

• 1 1/2 cups Fine Bulghur Wheat
• 1 Large Bunch of Parsley (minced fine)
• 1 Bunch of Green Onions (mince fine)
• 2-4 Tomatoes (chopped)
• 2 teaspoons Dried Mint
• 1/3 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1/3 cup Lemon Juice

Soak the Bulghur for one hour in water, enough to cover, then squeeze our the water with your hands. Mix with all the other ingredients.

You can eat right away, however it is often better to let it sit for little while to take up the flavors....mmmmm yummmy!