It's all about the cookbook

So we are thinking of moving in the next few weeks,and I just read an article on line that the average price of a mover is $5 a pound....what the heck..I need to get rid of stuff..so I can buy more stuff in a new house...


and now the culling of the cookbooks begin...first to be gone thru is Sweet Basil,Garlic,Tomatoes and Chives a book I remember buying in Block Island Rhode Island ...stay tuned for the yummy Vegetable dishes of Tuscany and Provence

Rodd and Gunn Popup Shop at Rothmans

Last week  my friend  went to down to Park Avenue in NY city with their Pointers for the debut of Rodd & Gunn clothing at Rothmans for a photo shoot. It was amazing and the two of them had so much fun! Everyone was so nice and they were all very concerned about the dogs well being in the heat. They took a ton of photos.What I really loved is they invited PRO rescue dogs so Pepper and Cupcake went to proudly show the world how beautiful rescues can be.Pointers are such a great breed and if you dont have one or two in your life you may want to check out the following rescue organizations.

Dogs Hope

Pointer Rescue

Great Plains Pointer Rescue

Flip Flops and Ball Gowns is officially back..

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Puerto Rican Eggnog

A friend in England just asked me for a recipe for eggnog being a dutiful friend I passed along a family recipe made with ice cream...Enjoying this beverage at the holiday seasons reminded me of a shop long gone on Kings Street in Charleston...they served this delicious Puerto Rican Punch over the holidays

Coquito is a traditional punch served at Christmas and New Years celebrations. The drink is similar to eggnog with rum. This particular recipe does not call for raw eggs. Nor does it call for you to crack open a fresh coconut. It's a very simple mixed drink.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour

Total Time: 1 hour, 10 minutes

Ingredients:

• 2 15-ounce cans cream of coconut
• 2 14-ounce cans condensed milk
• 6 ounces white rum (use less if you like)
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon coconut (or vanilla) extract

Preparation:

1. Mix all ingredients in a blender. 2. Refrigerate for about an hour before serving. Serve cold.
Serves: This recipe makes about 36 ounces.

Italy's Cilento Coast

Cilento Italy

Palazzo Belmonte

Recommendation avoid the area in Mid August due to Holidays

Pumpkin and Cream Cheese Truffles

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Avocado Soup

Soup

1 1/2 avocados, peeled and seeded
2 Tablespoons unpasturized miso, brown or white( I used one packet Edwards and Sons Vegetable Miso Cup)
2 Tablespoons olive oil
2 1/2 cups filtered water
1 lime’s juice
3/4 teaspoon rosemary
1/3 teaspoon chipotle( I skipped this)

Toppings

1/4 cup tomatoes, diced