Hot Fille in the City

Have you ever?

With this sweltering weather all I can think about are ways to beat this heat.

Dreaming of iced bellinis, cold gazpacho, clear pools and a cool breeze!

Maybe one of the four after work?

Ciao!

Brocco-lovely

Broccoli was on the menu last night...usually among my most hated of green things.

20 minutes in la cuisine and au contraire!! More than pleased with this chic veggie dish, I am left craving brocc.

Zesty, lemony, lovely. Paired it with a (moderately portioned) chicken meal and apple crisp.

Well rounded. One step further on my quest as to: Why French Women Don't Get Fat.

Recipe is Ina (of course).

Naan You See Me...

...Naan you don't!

I had my first Indian dining experience last night. It did not disappoint. New and uber chic restaurant Lehja was a dimly-lit sparkle paradise. Jewels hanging from the ceiling and deep dark colors make tummies rumble! Reasonable, delicious, extensive wine list...what's not to like?

Be sure to give Lehja (and its delicious naan a try).

Every Wednesday Needs...

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...a reason to celebrate! Today's reason? La Fete Nationale...Bastille Day!

Mes amis, today is the French July 4th..."Le quatorze juillet". If you also dream of the cafe lounging, day napping, wine and bread eating lifestyle of les francaises...celebrate today! Vive la France!

What am I doing? Joining a fellow co-worker for a wine infused Bistro Bouchon lunch. Why not?! Wednesday only comes once a week of course.

You Say Tomato...

It's not summer without enjoying the fruits of this heat!

Do yourself a favor-- make this deliciously easy, rich, cheesy, and summery tomato pie TONIGHT.

I made one last night and it was TO die.

Recipe is here. Bon Appetit!

Monday,

...why are you the worst?

Kellie at Ada and Darcy has me thinking about the only way to cool the burn of a new week....sweets!

Orange You Glad

...it is going to be a sticky summer weekend??

You will be after you mix up this bright summer delight!

Garden & Gun's Bourbon Slush HAS to be the way to cool down after a long week.

Bourbon Slush
Serves 16-18

6 cups water
2 cups strong tea
2 cups bourbon
1 cup sugar
One 6-ounce container frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
One 6-ounce container frozen lemon juice concentrate, thawed
Garnish: mint sprigs or lemon slices (optional)


Combine the water, tea, bourbon, sugar, orange and lemon juice concentrate in a large container or bowl, and mix until the sugar dissolves. Pour into two-gallon size freezer bags. Freeze until an hour before serving. Place the frozen punch in a large bowl and let thaw, breaking up every 15 minutes. When punch is melted, add more ice or water as desired. Serve in your favorite punch cups. Garnish, if desired.

Divine!

Treated myself to these scrumptious bites this morning. Delicious!

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