Berry Vodka Smash
Berry Vodka Smash 2 oz. vodka, can also use bourbon or white rum 1/2 oz. lemon juice 1/2 oz. honey syrup 1 tsp, blackberry jam or preserves, strawberry or raspberry jam can be substituted 2 raspberries 1 medium strawberry, stem removed sprig of fresh rosemary extra lemon wedges and rosemary sprigs as garnish (optional) Honey…
How to Throw a Kickass Labor Day Garden Party
Labor Day Weekend is coming in hot! Throw the most legendary garden party ever with these appetizer recipes, activity ideas, and other must-haves for the September long weekend. Every Great Garden Party on Long Island Needs Garden-Fresh Food We’re not talking carrots and celery…
Fall Pumpkin Soup
What You’ll Need: 1 large pumpkin 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 medium onions, diced small 1 Granny Smith apple [peeled and diced small] 2 teaspoons of oregano 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 2 lbs. of acorn squash seeded, peeled and chopped into 1/2 inch cubes…
Fresh Tomato, Basil & Mozzarella Salad
What You Will Need: 4 Large In-Season Tomatoes of your choice 1/2 Cup Fresh Basil Leaves 2 Pounds Fresh Mozzarella Cheese 1/4 Cup Olive Oil 2 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar Sea Salt Ground Black Pepper Preparation: Slice all the tomatoes into 1/4″ thick slices. Slice the…
Cobb Salad
Cobb Salad Many years ago there was a restaurant, the Brown Derby that offered a Cobb Salad, know one knew what that salad was, but everyone wanted it and wanted to make it at home, now you can. Here is the recipe: 1 head of…
Garden Advice Pico De Gallo
What You Will Need: 2 red onions, diced 6 large tomatoes, diced 3 sweet red bell peppers, diced 2 jalapeño peppers, chopped fine 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped Juice of 1 lime Course salt to taste Preparation: Combine all ingredients in a large bowl….