Things I have recently discovered

So I don't have a lot to say about the house at this time. We are just saving money to begin fixing her up. I had the Culligan man at our house last night giving me the lowdown on installing a neutralizer, softener and filter (all needed). Needless to say the house needs a ton of work.

Since I don't have a lot to discuss I figured I would right about general stuff I discover recently (disclaimer: This is new to me but may be old for you) that I really love. I might throw in a few good recipes that I have been experimenting with, etc. This is my ode to Martha's "Good Things" we can all it "Mari's New to me Things".

1) Greek Yogurt (must be Fage)
I know everyone has been eating this forever but I finally tried it and I am kicking myself. I don't understand how something fat free can be creamy. The texture if great and you can add preserves, honey, sugar... I have been using it instead of mayo in egg salad and I am sure it would be great with chicken too. It can be used on anything, I am in love.

2) Tuna packed in olive oil (go for line caught)
I always hated canned tuna. It's because I was eating the stuff packed in water that taste like cat food. This is a huge difference. I love it with pasta and pesto or by itself.

3) Shellac nail product
Nail color that last for 14 days. It works like magic and I am very happy to not have to worry about my manicures. This stuff is not harmful to nails like gels are. Check the link and find a salon that carries it.

4) Papaya
So yummy and good for you.

5) Freshly made Papaya and Coconut juice (thank you Barcelona)
Not sure how this was made but I am going to be experimenting and will provide a recipe, it is a life changing juice.

6) Sea salt and olive oil over chocolate ice cream

7) FIOS on demand exercise (on demand anything really)

8) Captain Lawrence Beer
Seriously awesome craft beer made in Westchester. They only sell by keg and to restaurants (website lists where to find). Try the smoked porter. I will be getting a keg for my birthday.

9) YSL Mascara bye bye Dior Show
No smudges and last all day.

Back to blogging

Hello! After my long break I am back. My hand has improved a lot but typing is still a challenge.
We had a wonderful honeymoon, it is surreal to be back after 15 days away. We have been home a week and I am finally caught up on bills and laundry. Here are a few pictures from our trip.







I will post more as I edit them and put them in order.

The trip was fabulous we started in Santorini which is one of the most magical and amazing places I have been too. It is like Venice in it's unique beauty. Every morning I would wake up and think it was a dream. Here is the morning view.



After Santorini we headed to Spain for the Fiesta de Amor! Spain was very warm and beautiful, it is always great visiting a place where you can speak the language. The wedding was perfectly planned, with a great wine tasting to kick off the weekend and a trip to the Alhambra. After the wedding we spent Memorial day poolside at Cazulas and headed to Barcelona with the newly weds and Brian and Tara. That is when the fiesta de food began. I love Barcelona and I hope one day I can spend more time there. I think it's one of the best cities in the world. We took a day trip to Sant Pol de Mar to visit Carme Ruscadella a 3 Michelin star restaurant. It was an experience of a lifetime. The amazing architecture, markets and food rounded out the trip. I will post more on that and pictures soon.

Well that's all for now, I will update again this weekend.

xoxo!