Today we were tourists in our new city....we decided to check out the San Diego Zoo and Wild Safari Park.  What a fun and exciting day full of playful grizzlies, prowling jaguars, swinging monkeys, and to end it all, an African "Safari."

Just enjoying a midday snack

The monkey was so cute!

Lounging on the Range

The grizzly playing around

Nibbling on the tree

These are 2 of 8 left in the world of this species of Rhino

The lioness was so close!!!!

On to tastier things....we had a fantastic grilled dinner last night!  It was great teamwork...I prepped, Dave grilled, and we both cleaned....PERFECTION!

We made Grilled Baby Peppers with Feta, Grilled Onions with Bacon, and New York Strip Steaks.

Baby Bell Peppers with Feta & Mint

(Food Network Magazine)

*Preheat a grill to high.

*Toss 1 lb baby bell peppers or quartered regular peppers with 2 Tbsp. EVOO, salt, & red pepper flakes.

*Grill, turning until blistered (about 10 minutes)

*Transfer to a bowl and toss with 1 Tbsp EVOO, some chopped mint, and the juice of 1/2 lemon.

*Sprinkle with Feta and ENJOY!

                                                       Grilled Red Onions

(Food Network Magazine)

*Cut 4 red onions into wedges

*Quarter 8 bacon strips

*Toss with Oregano, 1 Tbsp EVOO, 2 tsp red           wine vinegar, 8 garlic cloves, salt & pepper.

*Divide between 2 large pieces of foil and seal into flat packets

*Grill over high heat for 15 minutes 

*Let rest before opening

The finished products!  The NY Strip is Dave's secret....and it was TASTY! :)