Friday, August 27, 2010

Favorite flavors of summer…

Right now, it’s peppers on the grill- all flavors and colors, sprinkled with a dash of my homemade balsamic vinaigrette and a generous dose of salt and pepper, grilled until slightly charred and eaten warm in a salad of arugula, lemon and good olive oil.
I’m also into sunflower seeds on every salad. Yum!

Try this salad with simple grilled chicken, I opt for thighs and breasts, a hunk of whole grain bread spread with farmer’s goat cheese, and a chilled glass of South African Mulderbosch Sauvignon Blanc.
We opened a bottle of 2008 last night for dinner, and sipped until the sun set.

This morning my house smells like pepper jelly.

I’ve harvested all my jalapeno peppers and bell peppers, and am preparing canning jars for the sweet spicy jam that goes with everything, and makes a fantastic holiday gift. Fall is near, and I’m using herbs from my herb garden with abandonment. Stepping outside on this cool misty mornings, I’ve just cut sage, summer savory and rosemary for a fantastic arrangement. Nothing smells better than that!

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