Pool Party
July 20, 2011
Back in a New York state of mind, I recently had some girlfriends over for poolside entertaining at my parent’s house. While my dad took care of the sliders with mac & cheese, I had fun throwing together some dips and bruschetta from Wegman’s, a regional favorite supermarket here in the Northeast. I spread asiago cheese & artichoke dip on the pita and topped with tomatoes and fresh cucumber. And then just plain bruschetta on bread slices, followed by a taste of good old fashioned grape licorice.
Artichoke & Asiago Cheese Dip, Bruschetta, Pita bread and Cucumber
Grape Licorice & Grilled Pita Bread
Sliders with mac & cheese to go with the appetizers
Hello, Spring
April 6, 2011
Inspired by the weekend sunshine, I took a trip to Zabars, my local gourmet food store, and stocked up on all sorts of fresh and colorful fruit to make a breakfast bruschetta for friends to enjoy. Slicing a loaf of whole grain bread from the farmer’s market, I spread mascarpone cheese and Zabar’s cranberry spread, topping off with sliced papayas and mangos. On the side, a beets and bean salad.
Breakfast Bruschetta and Zabar's Cranberry Spread
Beets & carrots marinated in vinegrette, carbanzo beans, walnuts, olive oil and garlic oil
a camera in the kitchen 