The Year in Pictures

From top to bottom:
1) Cherry blossoms in North Carolina, April
2) Santorini, June
3) Donkey in Santorini, June
4) Rocky Mountain National Park, September
5) Great Smoky Mountain, November
6) Bodrum, Turkey, June
7) Ephesus, June
8) The Grand Bazaar, Turkey, June
9) Venice Beach, California, May
10) The Blue Mosque, Turkey, June
11) Tulum, March

Greek Shrimp and Asparagus Risotto

Without a doubt, there is nothing as delicious and comforting as a bowl of risotto. This risotto (recipe courtesy of the May 2009 issue of Cooking Light) is no exception. Its ingredients (feta, shrimp, asparagus, dill and sweet onion) result in a flavorful and flawless meal.

While enjoying this Greece-inspired dish, I pretended I was there, a picture-perfect place. Photos from our trip there in June 2009: