Sunday Funday

Sunday was an adventurous day for us! Ya know, we're so exciting and all! haha

First, we visited Oak Mountain Park. We saw owls, ducks, vultures, and hawks!!

I love me some owls!!! Especially baby horned owls! :)

Dylan enjoyed seeing all the birds and walking around the lake looking at all the brim in the shallow water.

 I managed to snap a few good pics of Dylan. He doesn't care much for my random photo shoots...

 For dinner, we tried a new restaurant, Margarita Grill. Chris and I agreed it was just average Mexican food. Oh well, we had fun anyway. Dylan seemed to enjoy his soft taco at least!

Oh, I also made the copycat recipe for J Alexander's Orzo Salad this weekend. Wow! It was so good and tasted just like their salad!

J Alexanders Orzo and Wild Rice Salad

2 cups cooked orzo

1 cup cooked wild rice

3 tablespoons diced red onions

3 tablespoons currants ( I used raisins)

2 tablespoons corn niblets

3 tablespoons diced yellow pepper

3 tablespoons diced red pepper

3 tablespoons diced green pepper

2 tablespoons fresh chopped basil

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

1/4 cup chopped parsley

***Orzo Dressing***

1/4 cup canola oil

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

1/8 cup sweet white balsamic vinegar

1 1/2 tablespoon honey

1/4 tablespoon Dijon mustard

1/4 teaspoon minced garlic

1/8 teaspoon pepper

1/2 tablespoon fresh basil chopped

Directions:

Cook orzo and wild rice per package directions; shock in cold water and refrigerate. Put all ingredients in a mixing bowl (including dressing) and toss well. Serve very cold. Orzo Dressing: Place all ingredients in a mixing bowl, except the oil. Stir until well blended. While vigorously stirring the mixture, slowly add the oils.

Happy Sunday and Boo for Monday!! :)