“Question everything. Every stripe,
every star, every word spoken.
Everything.”
~ Ernest Gaines
A Wink From a Star
everything
Spring and Summer Still Come
“Find the Spring
in everything.”
~ Dan Taylor
It’s Everything
“The family is one of
nature’s masterpieces.”
~ George Santayana
Everything Has Order
“They say that time changes things,
but you actually have to change
them yourself.”
~ Andy Warhol
Navel Orange Avocado Plate
What’s Cooking in Gail’s Kitchen? Graze or Gobble: Navel Orange Avocado Plate! Keeping things simple seems to be working for me these days. By focusing on a few ingredients, the star attractions quickly become tart and juicy oranges complemented by creamy avocados with a slight crunch of seasoning. Who could ask for more? In order to intensify the ripeness of an avocado, I typically transfer a couple to a brown bag, seal it, and store the bag at room temperature in my pantry for two days. The skin will feel slightly soft to the touch, yet not mushy. From there, I refrigerate the avocados in the crisper drawer no longer than a day. Perhaps you have a system that works as well. Feel free to share.
NAVEL ORANGE AVOCADO PLATE
Ingredients:
4 navel oranges
2 avocados
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/2 teaspoon Everything But Bagel seasoning
Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions:
Rinse the oranges and avocados. Using a sharp knife, slice the navel oranges into thin even slices, leaving peels on. Arrange them on a platter. Cut the avocados crosswise into quarters; remove the pits. Gently peel the skin off. Slice the avocado into wedges. Drizzle with lime juice. Arrange the avocado wedges around the orange slices. Sprinkle avocados with Everything But Bagel seasoning. Garnish platter with fresh cilantro. Serve.
Change Can Be Good
“Not everything that is faced
can be changed, but nothing can be
changed until it is faced.”
~ James A. Baldwin
Everything is Beautiful
“Sooner or later,
we all quote our mothers.”
~ Bern Williams
Everything Bagel Compound Butter
What’s Cooking in Gail’s Kitchen? Country Casual Cravings: Everything Bagel Compound Butter! This fabulous concoction is so versatile you may want to keep a roll on hand for the taste of gourmet at home. It promises to supercharge anything that comes near it. The buttery seeds, fried garlic, and sea salt combo transform ordinary foods into aromatic specialties. And the best part of all, is you’ve become the master chef who created it. Whether you make it a gift-giving delight or pantry staple, compound butters never disappoint.
EVERYTHING BAGEL COMPOUND BUTTER
Ingredients:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 tablespoons Everything But Bagel Seasoning*
Instructions:
Instructions:
In a mixing bowl, combine unsalted butter and Everything But Bagel Seasoning. Stir until smooth. Place a sheet of waxed paper on the counter. Spoon compound butter onto waxed paper. Roll layer of waxed paper over butter to form a log. Roll tight; twist ends. Refrigerate for one hour or until firm. Mix into grits, spread on artisan breads, or drizzle over pizza crust.
*For a DIY homemade version, click the following link. Http://Snapshotsincursive.com/2018/07/17
Everything Has Value
“The opposite of Love
is not Hate;
it’s Indifference.”
~ Elie Wiesel
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