Girls night out

Sister-in-law Cathy and I went to Postino

for wine and bruschetta.

We had the tomato w/ fresh mozzarella & basil,

smoked salmon w/ cream cheese & capers,

prosciutto w/ figs & mascarpone,

and brie w/ apples & fig jam - YUM!

I forgot just how much I love that place.

Great ambiance, delicious food &

wine, and (of course) great company!

They have a Mon. & Tues. night special:

Bottle of house wine, and a bruschetta board

for $20.00 - D and I will be heading back

there soon!

Summer tea

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I have been making iced tea with these.

Both very tasty!

Keep cool....8

This makes me feel cooler just looking at it....

(recipe: www.inthekitchn.com)

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Watermelon-Lime Agua Fresca

(serves 4 - fills one blender)
2 pounds seedless watermelon

(1/8th of a good-size watermelon)

1 cup cold water

2 teaspoons lime juice

1 tablespoon simple syrup or agave nectar

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This one sounds good too...

Honeydew-Basil Agua Fresca

(serves 4)
1 honeydew

2 cups cold water

4 teaspoons lime juice

2 tablespoons basil-infused simple syrup or agave nectar

For the simple syrup: Mix 1/4 cup water with 1/4 cup sugar.

Bring to boil over medium-low heat and simmer, without stirring,

until all sugar is dissolved (about three minutes).

Remove from heat, add 1 tablespoon chopped fresh herbs

Let steep for 15 minutes until flavor has infused the syrup.
Blend all ingredients, adjusting sweetness as needed.

Strain through a mesh strainer or cheesecloth (optional).

Serve over ice.

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Note to self: this would be good with a splash

of Vodka too!

I am just saying...

Summer cocktails

Lemon & Raspberry Vodka

Let sit in a cool place for about 2 weeks.

Then serve over ice with a splash of soda.

Store in the freezer.

Cool and refreshing!