Best of New York: The High Line.

Have you ever been to the beautiful High Line in NYC?
The High Line is a public park built on a historic freight rail line elevated above the streets on Manhattans West Side.
It's so cool and so beautiful.
http://www.thehighline.org/

What an amazing city!

Macaroni Monday; Ranch BLT

Pasta and bacon, I meannnn...

Ranch BLT Macaroni Salad

1 box pasta, cooked and drained (we like to use the curly pasta for this one)

1/2 cup lite mayo

1/2 lite sour cream

1 1/2 cup grape tomatos, cut in half with juices

3-4 tablespoons ranch dressing packet

2 tablespoons fresh or dried thyme, minced 

Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

6-8 slices of cooked bacon

2 cups thin-sliced or chopped spinach 

• In a large bowl mix mayo, sour cream, grape tomatoes, ranch dressing packet, thyme, salt and pepper for the dressing.
• Add cooked pasta to the dressing.
• Mix together cover and chill.
• Before serving add the bacon and spinach.

Okay, so it really should be called Ranch B-S-T...but who cares what you call it when it tastes this good?!?!?

Enjoy!

Hot Diggity Dog!

Memorial Day weekend is upon us, which means summer is here!
Time for BBQ's, the beach and a chance for us to share these awesome gourmet hot dogs.

We first tried these at a food cart on the streets of Tulsa and they are gooood!

Replace your ketchup and mustard with cream cheese and raspberry jelly.
Top with chopped jalapeños.

Sounds crazy, no?
But, trust us...you'll never want to turn back.
Start your summer off with a bang!

Craft box facelift!

Organizing the essentials with recyclables.

We got this cute paper at Paper Source. 

Babe, can you get me the scissors!?!?

Macaroni Monday; Feta Orzo Pasta Salad

This is the pasta salad that everyone will enjoy with a fresh taste!

Feta Orzo Pasta Salad

1 box orzo or riso, cooked aldente, drained and cooled

1/4 cup red wine vinegar

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1 teaspoon of honey (or sugar)

1/2 cup olive oil

2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
2 cups of cubed cucumbers (peeled and seeds scooped)
1 cup chopped green onions

1 7-ounce package feta cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 1 1/2 cups)

1 cup chopped fresh parsley 

Salt and pepper to taste

• In a small bowl whisk vinegar, lemon juice, honey and gradually whisk in oil, salt and pepper for the dressing. 
• In a large bowl mix tomatoes, cucumbers, feta, parsley and green onions with the cooled orzo.
• Combine all ingredients, toss to coat and season with salt and pepper.  
• Mix together cover and chill.

Go Brooklyn.

We finally went to the Brooklyn Flea Market!
The Brooklyn Flea Market is open every weekend of the year.  
They have everything from awesome throw back items to repurposed furniture.
Check it out!
http://www.brooklynflea.com/

All we got was this button. 

Macaroni Monday; Mom's Classic.

We.  Love.  Pasta.  Salads.
Monday's we're going to share some of our favorite pasta salads.
We'll be trying out some new recipes and some we make year after year. 

This is the salad that got us hooked; a quick,easy recipe with classic flavors!

Mom's Classic Macaroni Salad
1 box pasta, cooked and drained (we like to use the curly pasta for this one)
1 cup mayo
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 
1 tablespoon mustard 
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup chopped carrots
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 teaspoon of celery seed

• In a large bowl mix mayo, vinegar, mustard, celery seed, salt and pepper for the dressing.
• Add cooked pasta, celery and carrots to the dressing.
• Mix together, cover and chill.

We want more!!!!!
Thanks Mom!