Summertime 2023

What we're eating, drinking and enjoying....

When many of our friends that have gardens give us veggies, we use them! 

Cucumber toast is refreshing, healthy and yummy! Great bread toasted, smear mayo, sliced cuke, sprinkle with S&P,  you're done! Go to summer breakfast or lunch.

Daily healthy salad of mixed greens, dribbles of XXOO, diced avocado, low fat cottage cheese and walnuts with S&P. You're ready to go get outside.

   

Picked my first strawberries since childhood and made my first jam ever. Going for a less sweet style, 

I added rhubarb, black pepper and chili flakes. 

    

This jam goes great with grilled cheese sandwich or a cheese and charcuterie plate. 

    

Greek Salad! So many great summer flavors and really wonderful with Rose' .

A favorite appetizer while the grill is on. Takes planning ahead but this is a real winner for an

 alfresco dinner party. 

Romaine is blanched wrapped around fresh mozzarella balls and prosciutto. Grilled and served with a dribble of  XXOO and Balsamic Vinegar plus diced tomato.

Winner, winner, summertime dinner's!

Beer can Chicken???? I know, we thought the same thing. But really it's about the 13 spices that make up this blend for great flavor and the smokiness from grilling Chicken. Great Pinot food too!

 Escapes from the heat for us is - hiking on the Sonoma Coast, kayaking on the Russian River and staying close to the Redwoods, which our home is surrounded by.

   

                  

                  Summer time vibes of warm to hot days and cool evenings in West Sonoma County 

                                         allows for apres dinner hanging out by the fire pit.

Finishing with a new favorite strawberry tiramisu and sunsets.

   

                                                Cheers to summer time fun, have at it while it's here!