How to make Limoncello

How to make Limoncello!
It's all in the zest of the lemon.

750 ml of liquor   151 proof grain alcohol filtered
                                  (use filter for water if you don't have filter. Filter up to 4 times.)
1 gallon glass jar with lid to close tight
2-3 lemons and Zest the skin off. Do not use the white part. Make sure it is only yellow.
45 days or longer
Label Limoncello made on date

Combine lemon zest from 3 whole lemons and alcohol and pour into jar. Seal. Leave in cool dark place for about 2 weeks.

Add lemon cello to sauce pan and pour in 5 cups of sugar and bring to boil.  Let cool. Filter out lemon zest. Pour and store the liquid  in your favorite wine bottle. The longer it sits the better it tastes. You'll be transported to a vacation memories of Italy. Time to invite friends over to taste your Limoncello.

Tomato Three Layer Sandwich

Tomato & Mozzarella Three Layer Sandwich!!!

Sliced heirloom yellow tomatoes and
Sliced roman tomatoes
Prep:
soak tomatoes with sea salt, 2 tsp balsamic vinegar & lemon juice let stand 30 minutes or longer

Bread:
Sourdough sliced fresh baked bread  (sub whole grain, sprouted bread toasted)
-- 4 basil leaves
1 tsp oregano
1 pinch salt & pepper
fresh arugula

Protein:
Nitrate free bacon cooked to a nice crisp
or substitute
Nitrate free Prosciutto cooked or uncooked
or
Mozzarella fresh sliced thin or cream cheese or cheese of choice.

or  substitute
Grilled vegetables: eggplant, yams, squash, zucchini, spinach.


Toast bread and brush bread lightly with mayonnaise or olive oil.
Layer tomatoes, arugula and ingredients. Add middle layer of bread and brush on olive oil and layer ingredients.

You can choose to just use the bottom of bread for parties to make more sandwiches. The two different color tomatoes adds a festive pop of color. These sandwiches will make your party the talk of the town.
Server warm.

So delicious and simple to make.

Macerated Peaches & Cream Flutes

Macerated Peaches & Cream Flutes

2 tbsp sugar or agave (cane and brown sugar can be substituted)
2 tbsp Limoncello (non alcoholic use 1 tbsp olive oil)
1 sprig of mint to garnish on top of flute or on side serving dish
2 tsp cinnamon (nutmeg can be added just a dash)
1 tsp honey
pinch of sea salt
2 tsp lime zest
2 tsp fresh lime juice
Option: 1 1/2 tsp ancho chile powder for spicy kick
5-6 peaches unpeeled and quartered

Base: Be creative and explore different fruits to layer with.
Cool whip
Vanilla Ice Cream
Frozen Vanilla Yogurt or Coconut Ice Cream
Oatmeal/brown sugar
Graham cracker crust finely mashed
Chocolate sauce to drizzle over top. Write name for guests to personalize or even say "Happy Birthday." Fun quotes or saying: "Welcome"  "Happy"  "Friend"  "BFF" "Love" ":)"

Stir all ingredients except peaches in a bowl. Mix well. Add peaches and toss gently.
Cover and Chill 1 hour.

Spoon peach mix into glass flute and layer alternatively with frozen vanilla coconut. A alternative healthy ice cream choice.  Serve. This adds a pop of color to the perfect ending of a meal to make it festive. Make memories of your dinner party with the show stopper desert ending.

Server and enjoy the refreshing cool fruity treat.