Spanish Padron Peppers

Alright. I've had these Spanish padron peppers at restaurants twice before, but I have never made them myself. Until tonight, that is. Wowser! So DELICIOUS! And simple as heck:

1. Heat very good olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
2. Add washed padron peppers.
3. Saute the peppers until soft and blistered and brown.
4. Sprinkle a bit of sea salt over the peppers and serve.

Swoon : )

Prickly Pear Fruit Harvest, Saratoga, CA

Is prickly pear cactus the next superfood? Mayo Clinic says... maybe so! http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/prickly-pear-cactus/AN02193

Cabernet on the Vine

Oh, it is GO time for the grapes up in Napa and Sonoma! Found at one of my favorite vineyards - Plumpjack Winery - http://www.plumpjackwinery.com/

Now THIS is a hand-made Southern cocktail. Also from Husk. Absolutely delicious. And packs a wee bit of a punch : )

Le Jardin de Huguenots……..$9
La Fleur, La Fleur, La Fleur. Jouclary, Lillet Blanc, Chartreuse, raw sugar, lemon and orange juice.

Had an amazing dinner last night at Husk, in Charleston, SC. http://www.huskrestaurant.com/

The food focuses on the fresh and local, seasoned very simply. Perfectly crisped chicken, just picked peas, smoked tomatoes. Exquisite handmade cocktails. A dinner that was really very nearly perfect : )