Coconut Macaroons

This old time favorite is a classic soft cookie. Whenever I am in a pinch to make a quick delious dessert this is my old standby. If I feel I have to give it zing, I half dip the cookie in chocolate.

There are also Chocolate Macaroons, which resemble the classic european meringue type macaroon.

I just read somewhere that in Australia they add a raspberry jelly filling inside. Hmmm...have to try that one.

Baked Califlower with vegi Tapas

This baked califlower makes for a wonderful display. Alongside of it are roasted brussel sprouts, carrot salad, pimento vinegarette. Serve at room temperature.

Berries, berries mixed berries short cake

This is just a simple variation from my strawberry shortcake. Nothing like fresh whip cream!

Tuna Canape (Canape de aton "charito") Tapa

This little tuna canape on toast gives a twist to the fish. The dressing is a simple olive oil, wine vinegar, dijon mustard base sauce which takes the fish out of the fish.

This takes less than the time to open a can of tuna to prepare!

Crostini Smoked Trout with toasted almonds and Tomato

This crostini is made up of wonderful flavors and textures.

First I sliced the bread and put a drizzle of olive oil on each piece. Next spread a thin layer of a chicken mousse. On top of that is the crumbled smoked trout tossed with capers.

The next layer is of finely shreaded white cheese and almonds. The final layer is diced tomatoes that have been tossed in bread crumbs sprinkled with chives.

This crostini will make anyone a smoked trout lover.

Oh my Deer! It's a turkey convention...

Deer, "Single, file, single file....come on!'" Deer, She will shot you!... Turkey,"Okay....okay...I'm coming"

Living in rural area on the Central Coast of California it is not uncommon to come across a wild pig or two, raccoons, crows, many a deer and even a cow in the middle of the road.

We even have a family of quail that come by each morning and early evening. The beautiful males lead the pack with the babies following behind. Mama and another male quail brings up the rear. I still can not understand why anyone would want to eat these darling creatures.

Yesterday when I was working on my blog I heard a commotion outside my window. When I got up to look there was a turkey convention going on along side the meeting of the deer.
I quickly grabbed my camera for these Kodak moments.