What a week, on the heels of a Royal Wedding to good news on the international front (no more Bin Laden) to the celebration of my youngest daughter’s birthday. I am toasting the end of this week with one of my favorite aperitif.
I was first introduced to this drink at the Getty Restaurant in Santa Monica while celebrating one of my now many past birthdays. The drink was listed on their menu as a Santa Monica Sunset. Memorable, absolutely! It was perfect, the dining room is perched with views of the Santa Monica Mountains. GO to the Getty Museum and dine at The Restaurant. Unfortunately, I am not at the Getty in Santa Monica right now, however, still a perfect Friday evening for an Atlanta Sunset – Campari style.
Cheers It’s Friday!
Where Ever You Are – Campari Sunset
In a Champagne glass pour about a half ounce of Campari, top with your favorite Champagne or sparkling wine and finish with a strip of orange peel
Toasted Mixed Nuts
adapted from The Casual Vineyard Table by Carolyn Wente and Kimball Jones
2 cups walnut halves
2 cups whole almonds
2 cups whole cashews
1/4-1/3 pure maple syrup
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3-4 tablespoons mixed fresh rosemary, thyme and sage, minced
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl combine nuts, maple syrup, olive oil, herbs, and cayenne. Spread mixture evenly onto the baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
3. Bake 15 minutes total, stirring after 10 minutes. Cool completely. Store in airtight container. Nuts will keep for 2 weeks.
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