Chicky Thighs

Ah, my poor neglected blog. We have here chicken thighs seared on high heat. Then a sauté of onion, garlic and kale. *Tip* chop the kale stems and put in first. Then all in the pot--I'm using my paella dish--with chicken stock. Added some sage. Thickened with corn starch. Necessary? Maybe not. Served with mashed potatoes is an Austrian fashion: boiled in chicken stock then added reduced stock to the mash.

Chickpeas and Okra

Recently made this dish:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/ellen-kanner/meatless-monday-okra-and_b_678353.html?ir=Food

Hmmm. . . interesting

Summer Cocktail

Any votes for a name for this: Evan Williams single barrel whiskey shaken with muddled watermelon, Peychaud's bitters and a drop of simple syrup. Served over crushed ice with watermelon wedge.

Location:Mt Vernon Dr,Lexington,United States

Foppiano Lot 96

Another great wine from Corner Wine I paired this with the grilled pizza.

Grilled Pizza

This was a welcome home meal for Michal, John & co. who just got back from Denmark. Tips on the dough--let the yeast sit in warm water with a T of sugar. Let rise twice before punching down. Roll out thin. Placed on the grill on both sides and cooked 1/2 way:


Then off for the toppings:



Then put on the heat shield and baked (with wood chips) at 600 degrees. Michal gives a great suggestion: olive oil and salt on the outer crust.

Shrimp Pesto

Pretty standard pesto--basil, parsley, garlic, pine nuts, olive oil. Sauteed the shrimp in very low heat. Added crush garlic late. Also threw in lightly sauteed CSA cherry tomatoes. *Tip* Use the pasta pot after boiling the fettuccine.



I've been visiting our new wine shop-- Corner Wine. This is an old vine zinfandel. Spicy and maybe a touch too sweet.

Blackberry Buckle

Made this for Henry with blackberries we snuck from Raven's Run: 1/2 c rice flour, 1/2 c brown sugar, blackberries, a little milk (1-2 T), one stick butter. Served with Graeter's blackberry chip ice cream

Location:Ellersue Ave,Lexington,United States