Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Leeks Mozzarella

I love leeks and am wanting to find new ways to cook them, so I made this recipe for the first time last night. Not only was it easy and yummy, but my boyfriend liked it too. He did rename it Leek Pizza, though, as I served the dish on toasted country bread. Did I mention how much I LOVE leeks!?!?

Leeks Mozzarella
2 pounds leeks, white parts only
1 cup fresh basil leaves
8 ounces mozzarella
1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon wine or sherry vinegar
Salt (preferably freshly ground—fleur de sel works magic) and freshly ground pepper

1. Preheat the broiler.
2. Clean the leeks thoroughly, and boil in salted water 6 to 10 minutes, until cooked but still firm, then drain.
3. Put the leeks in a baking dish, and cover with a layer of basil leaves. Cut the mozzarella into 1⁄4-inch slices, and place atop the basil layer. Put the dish under the preheated broiler, and watch carefully. In 3 to 5 minutes the cheese should start to melt and brown; at this point, remove the dish
.4. Mix the oil and vinegar and drizzle over the mozzarella. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve immediately with (or on) a slice of country bread.

Recipe from French Women for All Seasons by Mireille Guiliano
Copyright © 2006 by Alfred A Knopf, Inc. All rights reserved.

Tuesday, November 4, 2008

Thanks Ladies


I am just so grateful for all the ladies who envisioned and fought for the woman's right to vote in America. Thank you.



Photo courtesy of: Feminist Majority Association

Monday, November 3, 2008

Camping at Colorado Bend



My partner and I headed to Colorado Bend State Park in Texas this weekend. The waterfall picture posted is what it really looked like minus a little bit of water. Good times, great escape and wonderful for our mental health. Too bad the truck won't unload itself and wash the dishes!

Chocolate of the week

I like to buy a quality chocolate bar and eat one (maybe two) piece (s) a day as a finish to a meal. This week I am experiencing Perla Chocolates No. 4 Coffee Bean. The Web site looks under construction, but check it out anyway: Perla Chocolate. Love it! Great flavor and texture. It's not too hard like some of the chocolate bars out there and melts well in your mouth as to not call for chewing. God knows good chocolate should never be chewed.