My Weekend of New Things

I have never been known for my explorative or versatile palette or my spontaneous disposition. I am, however, noted as a creature of habit. I seek routine and familiarity in everything from what I eat to what I wear to who I read. My weekly shopping list is exactly the same from week to week. I have the grocery store mapped out in my head and my cart just drives me to the same shelves, same brands and same ailes. My closet- same labels. You’ll see Old Navy, Kohls brands and New York and Company logos. My book shelf- James Patterson (5 books), Nicholas Sparks (8 books), Anita Shrieve (4 books), Sophie Kinsella (6 books). I find something I like I stick to it- Never meandering, never discovering. That is why I’ve decided to notate my weekend of new things. While they are small steps, they represent a shift to a more eclectic me.
These items compose my Weekend of New Things:

- I’ll start with my new favorite snack- Greek Tabouli Salad. This light, healthy, parsley and garlic infused salad is absolutely delicious. I suggest pairing it with Whole Grain Wheat Thins for a heart-healthy option. My hubby is ¼ Greek so I thought this would be a great way to celebrate his heritage. I guess I’ll have to broaden my Italian cooking side (not that it is in effect just yet) to include my mut-man’s traditions. So I’ve decided to make Tabouli my staple Greek dish. Dana’s Delicious Tabouli Salad…. Already a trademark.

- Next new thing I tried- Cherry Cordial. I’ve been drinking, oh… 8 years now, and I finally found my drink!
- One shot Tequila Rose
- One shot Amaretto
- One shot milk
- Add chocolate syrup to the rim to make a “Chocolate Covered” Cherry Cordial.

The smoothness of the Tequila Rose fuses perfectly with the sweetness of the Amaretto to create the perfect drink. Kenny I had a wonderful day together this weekend complete with Sunday Sinatra Radio and a hint of spring time breezing through the open kitchen windows. This drink was the “cherry” on top of a perfect weekend.

- I have to ask myself why my prior shopping journeys have never crossed the path of Ann Taylor Loft. It was a hazy, yet warm Saturday afternoon and I made a trip to Old Stony Brook Village to enjoy the break of warmth after a long, hard winter. Being that I’m broke, I was mostly window shopping. But the bright “sale” signs caught my eye in the Loft and I couldn’t resist the magnetic pull….This line was made for my body. Everything from the number-sized shirts, to the perfect-length pants, and unique yet subtle accessories match my personality and my silhouette flawlessly. I have a new label to add to my redundant collection.

- As some may know- I’m a bit of a tea freak. Kenner and I stumbled upon the cutest tea shop, You, Me and Tea in Port Jeff and I’ve been hooked ever since. I’ve been stuck in a lavender and green tea rut, but during my Weekend of New Things I discovered two new teas: Apricot Tea and White Cherry Blossom Tea. I’ve declared these as my “spring time teas.” Because I live in state that actually has spring time... I can have spring time teas.

This concludes My Weekend of New things. Maybe next weekend will bring even more exciting endeavors. But I leave you with these for now.