Last Day of Summer

Asparagus & tons-o'-mushroom pizza (with Brie cheese) on the grill for supper tonight.

How glorious (and wistful) it is to realize that tomorrow is the first day of fall. Many cooking adventures await (pumpkin, mulled wine, pumpkin, soup, pumpkin, etc.), but many will be missed -- and the grill perhaps most of all.

Lil' Casserole Dish

New dish; grape leaves and mushrooms and broccoli.

Scrumptious dinner, beloved company!

Clam Roll

We hiked three peaks in the White Mountains today, in beautiful 9-mile journey filled with sun and wind.

And when I got home, there were Trader Joe's canned clams.

I sauteed the clams in olive oil with some mushrooms.

The sandwich was:

ciabatta roll

spicy mustard

mushrooms

clams

spinach

mozzarella cheese

Toasted, and scarfed.

Grape Leaf & Anchovy Pizza

Although most will not be pleased by such a combination, my ever-searching tastebuds were overjoyed!

Grilled pizza has become our default sunny-day recipe.

Gon' roll me up some grape leaves...

Scallop Kebabs

Made with:

brussel sprouts

mushrooms

cherry tomatoes

onion

scallops

A simple but communal meal!

Core bought a serving set for sake -- a delicate Japanese alcoholic drink, meant to be sipped (and thoroughly enjoyed).

And the last of the peppers (even though I do not like them) from Steve's garden!

Peach Jam

(from our friend Sasha Thalheimer)

Summer Lunch - Tomato & Artichoke Sandwich