In case you have been living under a frying pan for the past few months and are not familiar with Julie and Julia, it is the newest foodie movie coming out on August 7th. It is the story of Julia Child and Julie Powell and how their lives intertwined 41 years apart from each other. …
Gazpacho is a Spanish soup that is tomato based with raw vegetables. Gazpacho is widely consumed throughout Spain as well as Portugal, where it is known as gaupacho. It is mostly consumed during the summer months when one is looking for a refreshing soup.
Blanc-Manger is a creamy dessert which is made out of milk, sugar, almond flour and thickened with gelatin. It has a similar texture of a panna cotta. Dorie includes fresh raspberries that are gently folded in before chilling.
Tracing the roots of the Hemingway Daiquiri to the El Floradita bar in Havana, Cuba, this smooth cocktail was originally called the Papa Doble. It was created by their famous bartender, Constantion Ribailagua, in honor of Ernest Hemingway. Don’t save this cocktail only for summer, it is sublime and really meant to be enjoyed all year.
Sweet, smokey, fire roasted Piquillo Peppers are stuffed with tangy goat cheese, drizzled with olive oil, fresh garlic and lemon thyme. This dish makes a wonderful appetizer or a simple and light dinner when paired with a salad.
Leftover Challah is turned into moist bread pudding with the addition of ripe summer nectarines and still firm blueberries. A egg custard flavored with cardamon and vanilla makes the flavors of summer even more exotic!