SAVOR!

Caprese Salad, Always a delight!

Earthy Fresh Beet Salad with Sweet Corn

Looking forward to fall crop of SPINACH! 

Spring was heavenly....

~Artful Dining~

The flesh of the pimiento is sweet, succulent, and more aromatic than that of the red

Picholine Olives with fresh garden pimento, roasted garlic,and red onion

tossed in olive oil, vermouth, white balsamic vinegar! 

Served with crusted sourdough bread or toss with tortellini. 

History of Limonchello

Limoncello (Italian pronunciation: [limonˈtʃɛllo]) is an Italian lemon liqueur mainly produced in Southern Italy, especially in the region around the Gulf of Naples, the Sorrentine Peninsula and the coast of Amalfi and islands of Procida, Ischia and Capri.^[1] It is also produced in Puglia, Sicily, Sardinia, Menton in France, and the Maltese island of Gozo. Even though there is debate about the exact origin of the drink, it is at least one hundred years old.^[2][3]
Traditionally, it is made from the zest of Femminchello St. Teresa lemons, also known as Sorrento lemons or Sfusato Lemons.^[3][4] Lemon zest, or peels without the pith, is steeped in rectified spirit until the oil is released. The resulting yellow liquid is then mixed with simple syrup. Varying sugar to water ratio and temperature will affect the clarity, viscosity, and flavor. Opaque limoncellos are the result of spontaneous emulsification (otherwise known as the Ouzo Effect) of the sugar syrup and extracted lemon oils.
Limoncello is the second most popular liqueur in Italy ^[4] and it has recently become popular in other parts of the world. Restaurants in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand are now increasingly offering limoncello on their beverage and dessert menus

Stored in the freezer and Served in a chilled glass gives this 

Italian delight a refreshing fabulous twist to your taste buds!!

Zest of life!!

Basil Harvest Time Again!!

I believe in the magic of preparation!

 Fresh Basil & Garlic form the Garden......endless variations

 Sun Dried Tomato Basil Pesto Humus.

Dollop on Tuna Steak... 

Simmer with Shrimp and fresh tomatoes

Bruschetta! 

It's more than dinner. It's serving up natures best flavors!

Taste, Sip, Savor.

Morels!!

Mushrooms are miniature pharmaceutical factories, and of the thousands of mushroom species in nature, our ancestors and modern scientists have identified several dozen that have a unique combination of talents that improve our health.

Morel Mushrooms........

Sauteed in Butter 

Creamy mushroom and shallot soup..heavenly

Breakfast of Champions

Egg & Ham Stuffed Crepes

Smoked Salmon Salad!

Smoked Pork Loin........

Makes Heavenly Breakfast Buritos! 

Simply Inspired! Saint Patrick's Day 2014

May the road rise to meet you,

May the wind be always at your back,

May the sun shine warm upon your face,

The rains fall soft upon your fields and,

Until we meet again,

May God hold you in the palm of His hand.

Get Your Green ON!

 Fresh Broccoli Potatoes with uncured cherry wood smoked bacon

Oh, and CHEESE!!

 Broccoli Cheese Soup ~Kerrygold Skellig Cheese Imported from Ireland

 Brussels & Shallots 

Crusted Zucchini  

For Each petal on the shamrock this brings a wish your way. Good health, good luck and happiness for today and every day.

The Best of 2013~ Living Well...

The Body Is A Sacred Garment.

Martha Graham

I miss grilling, yet the season has it's own delights!

 Seared Ahi Tuna~Melts in your mouth...

~Apple Wood Smoked Pork Tenderloin~

 This is one of my FAVORITS!! Thai Lime Salad with Marinated Pork

"Brussels my dear  are misunderstood-probably because most people don't know 

how to cook them properly"

Read more at http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/keywords/brussels.html#t43PvIQvOR7WjBty.99

This Vegetable Torte was requested through out the year. 

Filled with smoked salmon, sardine pate, fresh veggies...

 Shrimp...the variations are endless!

Kim's Hot Flash GUMBO! Makes you feel like a real woman!

Mediterranean Salad

Roasted Grape Tomato & Avocado Salad

Shrimp Stew Pot

My 2013 Season Greens with Nasturtiums 

Challenge yourself ~Treat yourself ~to fresh, local foods in 2014

 The best and most efficient pharmacy is within your own system.”  ~Robert C. Peale