Cherry Lime Gin Fizz

This morning I slept a little bit later than my hubby. He had to leave for work early. When I woke up and rolled over, there was a huge glass of  iced water on my bedside stand. He had filled it for me before he left. Might seem small to you, but it is the little things this man does for me that makes me so happy. I am an Iced Water fanatic. I have it at all times. Usually it is the very first thing I do in the morning. So instead, I get to start work from bed, enjoying my morning water and vitamins. 

Romantic tip: What little things do you do for your significant other? Oddly enough, a lot of times it is all the little things that add up to one big happy relationship, or one very unhappy one. It can be as simple as filling up your husbands vitamin tray for him. Having a cocktail waiting for him, anything that lets him know you are thinking about him. 

It is time for a Summer Spritzer. This is a great drink, but beware, you don't taste any alcohol, so go easy! This makes 1 pitcher for you to enjoy on a picnic or a hot summer day. 

Cherry Lime Gin Fizz

adapted from Bon Appetit
2 cups cherries pitted
1/4 cup stevia
2 cups gin
1 cup fresh lime juice
Club soda
8 sprigs Thai basil or sweet basil

Purée cherries and stevia in a blender. Let stand, stirring occasionally, until stevia is dissolved, about 10 minutes. Strain purée through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher. 

Stir gin and lime juice into pitcher. Add 1 sliced lime and basil sprigs. 

 

Divide drink among ice-filled glasses; top with soda. Garnish each with a basil sprig, cherry and lime.

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Olive Tapenade for two

Penna Gourmet Foods has been in business since 1979. They are growers, packers and processors of gourmet olives

Penna Gourmet Foods provides fresh olives to cure at home for the people who enjoy the art of home processing and canning. 

One of my favorite things to make with olives is Tapenade. 

I absolutely love Tapenade. It is something I can make ahead of time and adds so much flavor to a sandwhich or Crostini. Simple to make and oh so tasty! You can keep it in a jar in the fridge for a week. Perfect thing to have on hand in the fridge for last minute meals.

1 cup black olives

 ½ roasted red pepper

 ¼ cup romano cheese

 2 garlic cloves

 1 tablespoon agave

 1-2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

 2 tablespoons fresh parsley 

 1 teaspoon oregano

 3 basil leafs

 Salt and pepper to taste

Put all the ingredients into your food processor 

and pulse until it becomes finely chopped.

 Allow it to sit in the refrigerator for 20 minutes before serving. Or store in fridge for up to one week.

This Tapenade goes perfectly with a grilled cheese sandwhich.
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Guacamole for two

The folks at Avocados From Mexico have just launched a new recipes section on their site "Recipes From Avocado Lovers" to give foodies who love avocados, the opportunity to upload their favorite avocado recipes, download ringtones, wallpapers and other fun items to show their avocado love and discover other fan favorite avocado recipes.

My favorite Avocado recipe is Guacamole. Not the kind with sour cream and fillers... but the real deal. This is my absolute favorite way to make guac:

1/2 cup diced red onion

2 garlic cloves minced

1 serrano pepper minced with seeds

1/4 cup fresh chopped cilantro 

Juice of 1 lime

2 ripe avocados

coarse salt

Put the onion, garlic, serrano pepper, cilantro, and lime juice in a bowl. 

Scoop out the Avocado's into the bowl and press with a fork to blend all ingredients.

Season with salt and stir the guacamole well. 

Tip: To keep my guac green in the fridge for a few days, I place the pit of an avocado at the bottom of the guac bowl and I top the guac with a little lime juice before I seal the lid.

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