These remain my favorite ice cream glasses - given to me by my friend Barbara many moons ago! My earliest ice cream memories - Circa 1960s - involve riding my bicycle down to the "corner store" and ingesting copious amounts of Breyer's Strawberry on sugar cones on a swirling counter stool that I could barely hoist myself up onto. It was a mixed blessing having this store so close to home - I indulged in ridiculous amounts of penny candy, … [Read more...]
The Beautiful and the Simple
This is simple deliciousness! Not to blow the horn of the Italians again and again, but aren't they the masters of the simply delicious? I am open to more complex recipes and flavor combinations, but often find the fewer the fresh and simply adorned ingredients, the better. This, to me is a perfect example. I just love what a perfectly ripe white peach adds to this simplest of salads - the sunniest of overtones! I have to say that … [Read more...]
Peach Puree, Bellinis and Harry’s Bar (sigh)
Amore!!!!!!!! Not sure if you can see this, but it's the real deal! Click on the picture! Yesterday I was pureeing two white peaches to make the recipe shown below. My sister-in-law and her husband were coming to visit on their way to a conference. When she called on their way from the airport she said they hadn't had lunch. It was well after 2:00. So, I threw this in the oven. At least I could offer them a piece of this and … [Read more...]
Folly – Summer is as Summer Does
I am a great one for waiting for the "perfect" day of weather, no matter what the season. I realize this is "follysome" -ok, that is not a word... but it should be as it describes me perfectly. The definition is not flattering by the way. I don't know where the phrase "noun is as noun does" comes from but I guess it to mean whatever the "thing" does is exactly what it "is"..... sorry, are you following this? My mind works in mysterious … [Read more...]
Lunch Today – Grilled Chicken with Marinated Goat Cheese and Grilled Peaches
As you can see, I am still working on recipes to use my peaches! This is what I made for lunch today. 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts extra virgin olive oil 4 ripe, fragrant peaches for grilling Marinated Goat Cheese: 1 small log goat cheese zest of one lemon one small garlic clove, minced 1-2 tblsp mixed fresh herbs of your choice, chopped salt and pepper two pinches of red pepper flakes 2 tsp lemon … [Read more...]
Bones to Pick; Day Late and……the 64 Million$$$$ Question
Friends Market - Annual Display! Orleans MA A lot on my mind today....... (did i have too much caffeine this morning??????) Ok, so the 4th of July was a couple of weeks ago -- I am a day late and ....... but, I just had to post this picture - an image I look forward to every July. I know it's kind of corny, but, well, so I guess i am a sucker for corny nostalgia. Guilty. And, my 2 week old bone-to-pick is, Hello????? New York … [Read more...]
And this is Crazy……For Peaches
I think the shading on this peach is amazing! I don't know about you, but I can't get the song, "Call Me Maybe" out of my head. One of the recurring lines is "And, this is Crazy" - right before "But here's my number, So call me, maybe?". I text this to my kids every once in awhile - just to let them know I'm still around and not stuck in the "stone age" as Ryan loves to say. I usually get the reply, "MOM - what's wrong with you?" I … [Read more...]
It’s a Dog’s Life on Nantucket
Yesterday, my daughter, Christin and I flew over to Nantucket for the day. We had a lovely time together which included a fabulous lunch at Straight Wharf Restaurant. The Gazpacho and Swordfish Tacos were really delicious. I could eat this lunch over and over again - this is a no-brainer. The Gazpacho included some lovely, small red grape halves, , a nice little bite of heat, and was the cool and refreshing treat we hoped for. A great … [Read more...]
All in a Cape Cod Day…….
Loving all the shades of Cape Cod blue! If there is any reason to come out to the Cape, it is to enjoy a casual, but top notch dinner in Wellfleet at Mac's Shack. We have been going to this place for over 30 years - it was The Lobster Hut before and a few year's back was re-opened by Mac as Mac's Shack. Don't let the outside drive-up impression fool you. This is now my favorite place to go for dinner anywhere on the Cape. As with the … [Read more...]
I Beg to Differ; Getting Ready for 4th!!!!!
Now that's a Hydrangea! This plant is taller than me - 5', and is at least as wide. I have two, side by side that are just gorgeous - just wish it would cool off a little - these are in full sun and so the flowers tire earlier in the season than they could. Last Wednesday's NYT featured a beautiful presentation about Melissa Clark's Rose-Scented Tart. I have to say, I loved this recipe and while I was in the City at the New York Cake Co. … [Read more...]
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