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Macerated Strawberries with Mascarpone & Olive Oil

Macerated Strawberries with Mascarpone & Olive Oil | Bijouxs Little Jewels

Here along the California Central Coast strawberry season is in full gear. Acres of strawberries are visible all along the roads. How lucky we are! This recipe is way to celebrate the season with a up-to-date twist on a British flavor classic–strawberries and cream.

Macerated Strawberries with Mascarpone & Olive Oil | Bijouxs Little Jewels

MACERATED STRAWBERRIES

Sweet ripe strawberries with a savory hint of cracked black pepper, sumac and of course, the all important drizzle of liquid gold olive oil are marinated together. Served with a scoop of creamy Mascarpone cheese-Heaven.

Greek olive oil is chosen for this recipe, this one from Willams Sonoma is quality, from a small region in Greece known for its quality olive oil since the 13th century, worth adding to your pantry. Williams Sonoma Potamia Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oil.

Macerated Strawberries | Bijouxs Little Jewels

 

Summer simple from Bijouxs Little Jewels from the Kitchen No. 661 from the Collection Membership. Be sure to join for access to all 661 recipes. Cheers.

 

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Spelt Citrus Teacakes

Lovely little jewel teacakes inspired by a local bakery- No. 649 Spelt Citrus Teacakes in the Collection Membership.

Lovely little jewel teacakes inspired by a local bakery- No. 651 Spelt Citrus Teacakes in the Collection Membership.

The newest Little Jewel in the Collection Membership are these delightful Spelt Citrus Teacakes spotted at a local bakery. The teacakes spiced with citrus and finished with a lemon glaze. Finished with an edible flower from the garden. The perfect morning or afternoon tea treat and great gift giving.

Spelt Citrus Teacakes | Bijouxs Little Jewels

CLEMENTE BAKING

Now living along the Central Coast, I like to feature local eateries, and Clemente Bakery is a favorite. I discovered these Spelt Citrus Teacakes there and had to figure out how to bake them. Think I got close. I went in and met the owner Craig Hurlbert and could see this is the real deal. Their RYE SOURDOUGH is best I Have ever eaten. Sadly I just learned they no longer bake that bread, disappointed.

Spelt Citrus Teacakes | Bijouxs Little Jewels

SPELT FLOUR

Spelt flour is a flour made from a species of wheat with a nutty, slightly tangy flavor. It is a form of wheat so it does contain gluten. It can be used for making cookies, breads, muffins and other applications where you’d use wheat flour.

ON THE PATIO

Spelt Citrus Teacakes | Bijouxs Little Jewels

Simple pleasure of taking teatime on my patio in the garden enjoying a lovely Spelt Citrus Teacake-pure heaven.

 

 

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Summer Fruit Gazpacho

Summer Fruit Gazpacho | Bijouxs Little Jewels

Best of summer beautiful fruits-watermelon, tomatoes, and strawberries create this cool refreshing bowl for the summer table. No. 447 Summer Fruit Gazpacho in the Collection Membership.

SUMMER FRUIT

This beautiful chilled soup is a refreshing bowl for the summer table. A soup so simple to create and a great take-along on your summer outings. Tomatoes, watermelon chunks and fresh strawberries are quickly blended and chilled. Serve with diced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, strawberries and edible flowers from the garden.

Summer Fruit Gazpacho | Bijouxs Little Jewels

CHILLED GAZPACHO

Typically Gazpacho is a vegetable based cold soup, with tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers. But Summer Gazpacho brings together all of the favorite fruits of summer, blended and chilled for a just slightly sweet soup. The tomatoes and jalapeño balance the sweetness of the watermelon and strawberries. I used a combination of tomatoes and colorful yellow and gold cherry tomatoes which gives the soup the lovely orange hue.

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Radicchio Salad with Green Olive Dressing

Radicchio Salad with Green Olive Dressing | Bijouxs Little Jewels

The tartness of the Italian Radiccio is softened by a creamy green Castelvetranos olive dressing along with the saltiness of Parmeasan cheese- Radicchio Salad with Green Olive Dressing a salad to love.

RADICCHIO 

Radicchio is an Italian green that is in the chicory family. It comes in many varieties, but my favorite is the beautiful heads with green tinged leaves,  Radicchio di Choiggia, the tight heads with beautiful purple-pink leaves, this is what you most often see at the famers markets. My favorite is Radicchio de Vento, with its delicate pink leaves, make a lovely salad, grab it when you can find it.

The tartness of the Italian Radiccio is softened by a creamy green Castelvetranos olive dressing along with the saltiness of Parmeasan cheese- Radicchio Salad with Green Olive Dressing a salad to love. RADICCHIO Radicchio is an Italian green that is in the chicory family. It comes in many varieties, but my favorite is the beautiful heads with green tinged leaves, Radicchio di Choiggia, the tight heads with beautiful purple-pink leaves, this is what you most often see at the famers markets. My favorite is Radicchio de Vento, with its delicate pink leaves, make a lovely salad, grab it when you can find it. GREEN OLIVE DRESSING The finely grated olives create a creamy dressing for the crisp Radicchio along with some garlic, olive oil, mild vinegar and lots of gratedParmesan cheese. RADICCHIO SALAD A simple salad that packs a punch. The radicchio creates the punch and the creamy green olive dressing tones tings down added with the saltiness of the Parmesan cheese -Prego! Radicchio Salad with Green Olive Dressing |Bijouxs Little Jewels

GREEN OLIVE DRESSING

The finely grated olives create a creamy dressing for the crisp Radicchio along with some garlic,  olive oil, mild vinegar and lots of gratedParmesan cheese.Radicchio Salad with Green Olive Dressing | Bijouxs Little Jewels

RADICCHIO SALAD

A simple salad that packs a punch. The radicchio creates the punch and the creamy green olive dressing tones tings down added with the saltiness of the Parmesan cheese -Prego!Radicchio Salad with Green Olive Dressing | Bijouxs Little Jewels

 

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Eat the Rainbow Salad

Eat the Rainbow Salas | Bijouxs Little Jewels

It’s time to Eat the Rainbow! This salad serves up all the colors you need to have a Rainbow experience No. 640 in the Collection Membership.

EAT THE RAINBOW

I’m sure you have heard this many times and here is a delicious way to enjoy a heathy salad that will fill you with a vibrant rainbow of fruits and vegetables.

Eat the Rainbow | Bijouxs Little Jewels

Eat the Rainbow | Little Jewels

FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES

The simple ingredients bring all the veggies and fruits you need to ensure your health. Fresh spinach, carrots, cucumber, tomatoes and beel pepper are a perfect combo for a make-head salad. I made a large one here and was able to enjoy it for a few days.

NO OIL SALAD DRESSING 

The salad uses a citrus no-oil salad dressing which keeps the vegetables crisp during the day, and even overnight. Use your favorite veggies for your salad. I added some Total Immune Blend from Vimergy to pump up the goodness.

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Cheers!

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