Thursday, December 12, 2013

Appetizers Using Bocconcini!

This past summer I hosted an "Evening in Tuscany" party for 12 people, all of them my closest and dearest friends! I do a themed party at least once every summer. It's just so much fun and I love all the planning that goes into it!
Because the party was all about Italy, the tuscany region, I learned quite a bit about the food of the region and Italian food in general!
That's when I stumbled upon Bocconcini, bite size pieces of mozzarella made of 100% whole milk. They are so easy to use in appetizers because they go well with a variety of ingredients and flavors.
But of course they go best with tomatoes, prosciutto, basil, olive oil and balsamic vinegar!
(I'm doing the hand gesture in Italian for good food!)
If you've forgotten, here's Julia Roberts in 'Eat Pray Love".
Anyway, I thought I'd share some fabulous appetizers using Bocconcini!
I hope you enjoy!!



Jalapeno Boccincini Grills
You can find the recipe here:

Prosciutto and Bocconcini Bites
You can find the recipe here:
Buon Natale


Picture Perfect!

I often think Winter is actually a beautiful season! The brilliance of snow untouched whether it be under sunlit or moonlit skies!
 
So here are a few of my favorite pics!
 







 
 

 
 I actually dream every day of being snowed in! I mean really snowed in!! Cabin like snowed in!! Cut off from the world, with nothing but my family, my dogs, good food, a roaring fire and the speed of my own feet!!
 
I'm not sure how long it would last but I'd love a chance to experience!!