Nutters at the Beach

When Ms. Nutters isn't letterboxing, or raising hell, she likes to hit the beach. I think these are some of the best photos we've taken of her in a while.

Caprese Pasta

15-20 Minute Cook & Prep Meal

This is such a light and easy summer meal lots of fresh produce and quick for busy work weeks.

2 medium heirloom tomatoes, diced
10-15 small mozzerella balls, halved
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4- 1/2 Cup lemon basil 
Salt and Pepper, to taste
Zest of 1 lemon
Juice of 1 lemon
1/4 Cup Balsalmic Vinager
1/4 Olive Oil
1/8 cup pinenuts, toasted
8oz pappadelle pasta (wide noodle)

1) Start the water boiling with a little salt.
2) In a large mixing bowl add:  Tomatoes, Mozzerella, garlic, lemon, lemon zest, coat with olive oil and balsalmic vinager.
3) Add pasta to water.
4) Toast Pinenuts
5) Drain Cooked Pasta (reserve about 1 cup pasta water) Add warm pasta into mixing bowl. Stir in fresh basil.
6) Plate and serve with toasted pine nuts on top.

Plum Jam

With the abundance of fruit trees in california, we occasionally luck out at the office and get the extras from our co-workers trees.  Plum season has been very good this year and I lucked out with a few pounds. I've been toying with the jam idea since seeing several classes listed in our area. Unfortunatly I tried to sign up too late. :( Never worry, I ended up giving my first try at it myself and I think it turned out lovely.  I made 1 total expiremental batch, mixed in some Chianti Wine.  Otherwise it reminded me of cranberry jelly and I suggested we bring it with us up to Adam's parents for Thanksgiving/Glutton's Day Sandmiches.

6 Jars of Vanilla Plum Jam, not too shabby.