Wednesday, December 7, 2011

December 12th -18th


More  Tea "Varie-tea"



Great New Healthy,Tasty, Snack Option, Gourmet Mixed Nuts!

ROSEMARY- Rosmarinus officinalis- An herb with Silver-Green needle shaped leaves, a strong flavor reminiscent of lemon and pine and a strong, sharp, camphorlike aroma; available fresh and dried and found in almost every yard on the Peninsula.
I love rosemary and there is so many cool things you can do with it...
~Infuse chopped rosemary in to salt for gift salt
~Infuse into simple syrup for your favorite holiday beverage
~Stuff your holiday bird with whole branches
~Rosemary Ice Cream
~Rosemary hummus
~Add whole sprigs to holiday brandywine

But my ultimate favorite thing to do with Rosemary is to:
1-remove the leaves from the stem
2-Chop the leaves with a knife until fine
3-Add the fine chopped leaves along with sugar to a Spice grinder 
(A.K.A a clean coffee grinder)
4-Add this wonderful rosemary sugar to your favorite apple/pear pie recipe
BAMMM!
This lends a mystical element to any apple dish that is reminiscent of Ginger of all things, and it always stumps/surprises your guest.



Monday 12
Spagetti Veggie or Meat option Served with Pane D Amore Garlic Bread
Tuesday 13
Pan roasted Pork Loin With Herbed Rice pilaf and vegetable
Wednesday 14
Grilled Chicken Served with Cous Cous and Vegetable
Thursday 15
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!  Holiday Feast
House Roasted Prime Rib
Cape Cleare Salmon
Mashed Potato, Vegetables, and oh so much more...
Friday 16
Chicken Enchilada with dirty rice and "I'm Dreaming of a blue Baja" Slaw
Saturday/Sunday:
Chef's Choice