It's All About Food

This is one of the yummiest sandwiches I have ever put into my mouth.  It goes perfectly with a warm, creamy tomato soup ( I buy Pacific Natural Organic Roasted Red Pepper Tomato Soup).  The combination is so so so good!  I can't wait until the next time I make it...scrumptious!  

Basil & Oregano Pesto

Ingredients

• 1 cup fresh basil leaves
• 1/4 cup fresh oregano leaves (or just more basil leaves)
• 1 garlic clove
• 1/4 cup of walnuts
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2-3 tablespoons olive oil

How-To

1. Put all of the ingredients in a food processor, blend and set aside.

• Basil & oregano pesto
• Mozzarella cheese (fresh), sliced
• Tomato, slice (from garden or organic heirloom is best).

Italian Grilled Cheese

Ingredients

How-To

1. Put your griddle (or panini press) on medium heat.
2. Spray with cooking spray.
3. Assemble your sandwiches.
4. Cook until lightly browned and the cheese has melted.
5. Cut in half and serve right away...Enjoy!

Servings: 3 sandwiches

Thank you Chocolate and Carrots for the yummy recipe and beautiful pictures!

Bedtime Inspiration on an Almost Wordless Wednesday

Make bedtime stories extraordinary!

Remember making forts out of sheets? I sure do, it was like being transported to another world.  Pair this with reading and you've got yourself a double whammy! 

Picnic Days

     Picnics can be wonderfully romantic, so relaxing, and just plain fun! Summer is the season to get outdoors; and one of my favorite summertime activities is a hike followed by a healthy, wholesome picnic. I also like finding secluded picnic spots, for my loved ones and I to enjoy our meal.  Very soon school will be starting again for the young ones, so get out and explore while you still can. Oh, and don't forget to enjoy the sun!

Ice Cream Soda Party!

Summer is winding down, so before it ends throw as many summer bashes as possible!

     This summer fun idea is great by itself or following a back yard BBQ.  People love to piece together their own food (and in this case drinks).  It is kid and adult friendly alike!  This dessert display could be mostly set up before the get-together, and completely assembled as the excitement of dinner commences.    

 

     Putting pre-scooped ice cream in cute containers makes all the difference!  Just pop the entire bucket and ready-to-go scoops into the freezer, until all the other decorations are set up, and don't set them out until right before your guests arrive.

     Vary the soda selection, so there are many possible flavor combinations for every palette.  Other snacks are always welcome as well!  Cookies and yummy sweets work well for this type of party. 

      Different Syrups can make for endless possibilities!  Remember to label them to make syrup selection easier on you guests.

  To Make An Orange Sicle Soda: Add two scoops of vanilla ice cream to an old fashioned soda glass, then pour over orange juice. Top with cream soda and garnish with whipped cream and cherry if need be.

To Make A Strawberry Soda: Add two scoops of ice cream (strawberry can be substituted for vanilla)  to 
a soda glass.  Drizzle high quality strawberry flavored syrup over the ice cream. Top with soda and stir. Garnish with whipped cream and cherry if you so choose.

To Make Chocolate Soda: In a soda glass, combine 2 scoops ice cream and drizzle with the finest chocolate syrup. Then, pour seltzer (or soda water) over it to fill the glass completely. Garnish with whipped 
cream and cherry, if  desired.

An Almost Wordless Wednesday In The Middle Of August

Happiness is: a warm, comfortable cat.