citrus obsession

 I don't know what has gotten into me lately, but I have been kind of obssessed with grapefruit. It has definitely become my go-to breakfast and sometimes even an after school snack. However, I cannot for the life of me figure out how to make a grapefruit smoothie that doesn't taste like barf. So no recipe this time, but here are some pretty pictures.

the perfect salmon recipe

I found this recipe years ago from Better Homes and Gardens and never got around to trying it out until this last Easter. It was fast, easy, and tasted even better than it looked. Enjoy!

Barbeque Salmon with Fresh Nectarine Salsa

ingredients

• 4 4- to 5-oz. fresh skinless salmon fillets, about 1-inch thick
• 3 Tbsp. bottled barbecue sauce
• 2 nectarines, pitted and chopped
• 3/4 cup fresh blueberries
• 1/4 cup coarsely chopped toasted pecans
• Lemon wedges

directions

1. Rinse fish; pat dry with paper towels. Lightly sprinkle salmon with salt and pepper. Place 2 tablespoons of the barbecue sauce in small bowl; brush sauce on both sides of the salmon.
2. For charcoal grill, cook salmon on greased grill rack directly over medium coals for 8 to 12 minutes or until salmon flakes when tested with a fork, turning once halfway through grilling. (For gas grill, preheat grill. Reduce heat to medium. Place salmon on greased grill rack over medium heat. Cover and grill as above.)
3. For nectarine salsa, in medium bowl combine nectarines, blueberries, pecans, and the remaining 1 tablespoon barbecue sauce. Season with salt. Serve salmon with salsa and lemon wedges. Serves 4.

The Big Apple!

I went to New York back in March with my photography class to visit some studios and get a feel for the world of commercial photography that many of us will be entering a year from now. We didn't have a lot of free time between appointments to go sight seeing, but we definitely took our lunch and dinner hours seriously and hit up a lot of fantastic restaurants. Here are some photos from the trip.

Union Square Greenmarket
Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 8am-6pm

I am a sucker for farmers markets and if I lived in New York I am sure I would buy most of my produce here. I also tried pear cider for the first time and it was kind of amazing.

Dumbo Kitchen
108 Jay Street, Brooklyn
Monday-Friday 7am-10pm
Saturday 9am-7pm
Sunday 9am-4pm

They had lots of tasty looking options but I got chicken parmesan with butternut squash and a mixed berry cheescake.Perfection.

Brooklyn Bridge and Jane's Carousel

A carousel on the water next to the Brooklyn Bridge? Yes please.