Monday, July 12, 2010

Beautiful Cherries


My parents have a gorgeous wild cherry tree in their backyard and this year it bore so much sweet fruit.  I decided to go over there and pick the ripe fruit to make something with it...maybe a cherry pie or a clafoutis. 


 After 15 minutes on a ladder amidst the folliage I had ants and spiders crawling all over me and a bucket full of the red and shinny fruit.  I brought them home washed them and contemplated what do do with them as I munched on them, they were so sweet and juicy.


My husband and I ate them fresh and that was that. No pie, no jam, no clafoutis. Just cherries


Wednesday, July 7, 2010

BBQ Sliders!!!!

Sliders are the the new cupcake! From upscale restaurants serving them with a slice of foie gras to dives serving up the classic american cheeseburger, this mini-burger trend is here to stay.  They are so cute, easy to eat and a perfect bite at any cocktail party.
Make sure your patties don't fall through the grill!!!