Feeling much better now
Took a three hour nap, had a Cocktail, hung out for a bit and then had some left-over spaghetti and fresh garlic bread. Did a simple salad with some sliced maters, pickled artichoke hearts (Costco) and the last of a Balsamic Reduction I did yesterday for dinner. Glass of wine and feeling a lot better.
The afternoon Cocktails have become quite the ritual at the house -- end of the work day.
Lately I have been putting a sliced fresh peach into the shaker along with a quarter cup of sugar and the juice of one lemon. Use a stick blender to partially emulsify (leave a few chunks) and pop in the freezer for 15 minutes. Add a couple shots of good Vodka (Skye - stored in the freezer), shake and pour. A bruised fresh mint or basil leaf adds a nice note.
You could skip the freezer park and use a couple of ice cubes but it is not quite as good.
Posted by DaveH at August 24, 2012 7:11 PM