While he was away...

This weekend, Kyle went to Washington D.C. for an all-guy getaway. While he did "boy stuff", I had a few adventures of my own here in The Big Apple.

Saturday, I took the train to Brooklyn to check out the Brooklyn Flea Market. What a fantastically fun place! Despite the scorching 98 degree weather I had a great time. Handmade jewelry, vintage clothes, artisanal baked goods, unique housewares, you can find it all. They also have a row of food tents where you can get a pretty gourmet lunch for "flea market food". Think lobster rolls, seasonal fruit milkshakes, blueberry/cardamom popsicles, and Gruyere grilled cheese...am I making you drool? We will definitely be returning to this weekend market, if nothing else, to people watch!

***side note: On our road trip to NYC, we passed through the town of Greenville, Ohio. Home of KitchenAid, duh! It's a great place to snatch up one of those beautiful stand mixers for a fraction of the retail price. Let's just say I paid less than 50% of the normal price for my new beauty.

I thought my weekend alone would be the perfect opportunity to try my new kitchen machinery in peace. I made some batches of pizza dough to freeze and using the dough hook attachment made it a breeze. I'm hooked! (no pun intended)

After a relaxing Sunday morning and afternoon of meal planning, produce shopping, and street strolling I met up with my cousin, Gail, and her boyfriend, Tony, for a sunset bike ride. 

We rode through Central Park...

and along the Hudson River.

Thanks for a great Sunday evening, and workout, Tony and Gail. We'll have to do it again! 

I'm learning there is no shortage of activities in the city. I look forward to other weekend adventures, but next time I'd like to bring Kyle along too.