Day 22 – Toasted Nutella and Banana Sandwiches

It was a lazy Tuesday.   So I pulled out InterCourses and made some Toasted Nutella and Banana Sandwiches.  We love Nutella, my husband literally takes a spoon and eats it straight out of the bottle.  So, it was a given that we were going to love these sandwiches.  There is something about the hazelnut…

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Day 21 – Tomato Basil Soup

I suppose you have noticed that I’m opting for soups lately.  It’s finally starting to cool down and there is something about Autumn that beckons us to cook soup.  This Tomato Basil Soup from InterCourses is light, yet has just the right amount of hearty warmth for transition to crisp fall weather. Process It’s quite simple to…

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Day 19 – Lemongrass Infused Tangerine Mimosa

Sunday we woke up to mimosas.  What better way to start a lazy Sunday and perhaps a little something in bed as well.  I ensured a little zing in these mimosas by using the recipe from Romancing the Stove for Lemongrass Infused Tangerine Mimosas. Process I prepared a head of time by making the Lemongrass…

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Day 18 – Chipotle Mac

Saturday night we had a hearty home style meal of macaroni and cheese that was ever so elegant.  I served Chipotle Mac from InterCourses.  This is one heat packed dish, but so simple to make.  Once again I discovered simple ingredients that are combined together to pack a punch with flavor. Process The method is…

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Day 17 – Strawberries Drenched in Honeyed Cream

Friday night called for desert.  A subtle and beautiful offering of strawberries drizzled with a cream infused with unique flavors from the garden and the Gods.  Can you imagine honey and basil in cream, with a hint of vanilla?  This is a creation from InterCourses.  Strawberries have been considered an aphrodisiac since the time of…

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Day 16 – Eggplant Basil Soup

Thursday night I served a hearty soup.  This was the most unique combination of ingredients and process using such ingredients I have ever tried. The Eggplant Basil Soup is a recipe from InterCourses. I find eggplant to be an extremely sensual and beautiful plant.  A fruit with rich purple skin, it has a somewhat royal demeanor.…

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Day 15 – Garden Tomato & Avocado Picnic Sandwiches

They hubby came home late last night and we skipped dinner since he dinned out with Clients.  Usually on a night like this he looks for late night munchies while he relaxes in front of the TV.  Any other night, I would probably have handed him a bag of potato chips and some candy bars.…

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