alea eta

Last night, our friends Rick & Ebone were over for an impromptu cocktail and  Parks & Rec marathon.



We had Cucumber Sliders:

Mix 2 diced jalapenos (1 red, 1 green), 1 large clove raw garlic minced, juice of 1/2 an orange
Slice 1 cucumber diagonally and thinly
Spread or place goat or sheep cheese (I used the Basque Etorki) on each cucumber slice
Spread the pepper mixture evenly on the cheese
Season by tossing sea salt and freshly cracked pepper



Alea Eta (serves four):

Quinoa:
Rinse 1/2 Cup quinoa
Boil 1 cup of water
Add quinoa, simmer, covered, for 15 minutes

Remove from heat and let sit for 10 minutes, so the grain can separate from the sides

Quarter two zucchini lengthwise, then slice into 1/4" thick slices
Heat olive oil, add 1/4 diced garlic, cook till brown
Add Zucchini, cook for 10 minutes

Heat paprika and crushed red peppers in olive oil
Slice 1 Lb of okra diagonally, removing ends
Add okra slices to oil, saute for 15 minutes
Add diced hot peppers (we used these small habanero-imposters that were not as hot and perfect)
Saute for 2-3 minutes, then remove from heat

Halve 1/2 Lb cherry tomatoes and distribute onto a corner of four plates
Add the Okra to another corner
Place the Zucchini onto a third corner
Scoop the quinoa onto the fourth corner of each plate
Season by tossing sea salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste

Gozatu!


For desert, we tried a few drinks based on a home-infused liquor: Lime and soda work of course, but the surprise of the night was the "Zukua Kiwi":

Blend one overripe kiwi with soda or sparkling water

2 Oz Home infused liquor
4 Oz Kiwi mixture

Oso Ona!

We listened to: Larry Marshall "I Admire You in Dub"