It has been a while...

Since March, I haven't shared with you guys awards and tags I received. My latest awards are coming from those lovely blogs& lovely ladies! They all are my favorites! Visit them and show these beautiful bloggers some bloggy love! I'm sharing my latest awards with all of you guys as usual!


Gorgeous Blogger Award from Molly@ I'm a Sleeper Baker



Beautiful Blogger Award and a Photo Tag from Tami@Hearts Make Families.
Here is the 8th pic in 8th photo folder. Hehe..It's veggie folder and here it comes..

Salad with Avocado Dressing :-)



Follower of the Week Award and The Circle of Friends Award from Bibi@From Misery to Happiness

Sweet Blog Award from Zencefilli Çörek

The Versatile Blogger Award from Frances@Looking forward to an equally frugal 2010

And now I'm thinking new things about me that I haven't told you before..
9 things about me... Lol. Let's make it 5. I broke the rules again!

Mmmm...(Ugh! Nothing comes.. I need coffee)
I'm back! Here it goes...

*I'm easily tickled and I hate to be tickled.
*I break or lose my sunglasses often.
*I eat much when I'm nervous.
*I grew up in Istanbul.
*I hate bad hair days!

Best Blogger Award and Happy 101 Tag from Emily@Beauty Inside&Out and Happy 101 Tag.

Ok, here goes...Another 10 Things that makes me happy..Are you still there?

* A cool wedge of watermelon on a hot summer day.
* Reading your comments.
* Surprises(good ones)
* Losing weight
* A new hair cut
* Talking to hubby about good times we spent together.
* Chatting with a friend.
* Summer nights
* Peach Margarita!
* Can't believe I'm still thinking about the last one! OK, times up!!!

OMG! Sometimes talking about myself is getting harder than to learn a new language lol ;)

Thank you ladies!!! I heart y'all!

Our weekend was relaxing and yummy!!!

It was beautiful out here on Friday and Saturday.

After the school we hanged together around our house!

He's eating his lollipop he brought from the school:-)

and telling me about his day..

Somehow he can't talk without using his hands:-)

On Saturday, Aria and I went to the Venetian Shore Park

and enjoyed to spend a few hours together...

and enjoyed the warm sand..

Sun was shining brightly over the ocean...

The shore was beautiful and so relaxing...

When we got back home I baked a few eggplants and potatoes.

I got those baby eggplants last week. They were yummy!

Baked&Stuffed Eggplant;

Combine cubed tomatoes, cucumber, chopped scallion, parsley,

finely chopped Romain lettuce and stuff each eggplant with this mixture.

Drizzle with the dressing.

Dressing;

Olive oil, garlic(minced), balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper.

It was delicious! Aria loved it.

Even though he is not a big fan of eggplant :)

Baked Potatoes;

We all love baked potatoes mixed with Parmesan cheese,

topped with a teaspoon whipped butter each

and sprinkled with chopped chives...

Mmmmmm that was a quick ride to heaven!!!

Spinach&Arugula Salad

1 cup baby spinach

1 cup arugula

6 cherry tomatoes(cut in half)

2 tbsp chopped walnuts

1/2 cup pomegranate seeds

1 small red onion(cut very thin)

1 tbsp olive oil

1 tbsp fresh lemon juice, sea salt

1 tbsp balsamic vinegar

1/2 tsp Dijon mustard

Here is my lunch. Do you eat while doing something infront of pc? I don't remember if I did this before, but I am doing now:-)

Colorful Mediterranean Salad

If you are on a diet

or trying to not to gain,

this colorful recipe is great for you!

I really enjoyed preparing this salad

as much as I enjoyed eating it!

It was fun!

Ingredients

1/2 bunch Romain lettuce

1/2 bunch arugula

1 carrot(grated)

1 orange

1 apple(cubed)

6-8 olives

6-8 cherry tomatoes

1 avocado(cubed)

handful of toasted walnuts

1 tbsp honey and lemon juice.

2 tbsp olive oil, chives for garnish

In a bowl, break off the leaves of lettuce and arugula into smaller pieces and toss with carrot.

Pour juice of half orange, lemon juice and olive oil all over them and toss.

Place on a serving plate.
Combine apple and orange slices in the same bowl.

Mix them and the same sauce slightly and add to serving plate.
Grapefruit or peach cubes may be added to this salad if you prefer more fruits.
Add tomatoes(cut in half) and olives.

Mix avocado cubes and honey, add on top. Sprinkle walnuts onto salad.

Garnish with chives.

Tastes good, feels good!