Television Feasts

I am a home cook who backyard gardens and has a serious closet addiction to the Food Network. I envision visiting the world in my own kitchen.

From Julia to Giada, I am a bi-product of the quirky world of anything food television. At age 10 I wanted to lunch with Julia; at 12 I thought sitting at Graham Kerr's table would be bliss; in college I was a diligent voyeur student of Jeff Smith's; and as a newlywed I envisioned myself being Martha. Then the sky opened up and violin music played in the background when I discovered an entire family of food shows on the blossoming food network. Twenty years later I am still a home chef with a backyard garden, yet in my head I am a trained chef who has eaten her way around the world, tasted all things exotic, competed in many challenges, judged the best of the best, and have a circle of friends which includes Emeril, Bobby, Rachael and more. I like to learn and challenge myself simply for the pleasure of all things food. I am a student of the University of Food Network and my textbooks, exams and extra-curricular activities all stem from channel 39.


Saturday, August 9, 2014

Tomato Basil Bruschetta

Last night was a fun Friday in the park for the concert. The music...not that great. The food got great reviews and thumbs up.  Tomatoes are in abundance in Western PA.  This is an easy appetizer that can be made on the spur of the moment. Few ingredients, little clean up, big taste, sounds like another triple hit!

Tomato Basil Bruschetta
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4-5 fresh tomatoes chopped
1 bunch fresh basil, chopped
Salt and pepper
2 T. Balsamic vinegar
1/4 c. Extra virgin olive oil
Baguette, sliced in 1/2" slices
3 garlic cloves, peeled and cut in half
Grated Romano cheese

Preheat broiler.
Place bread slices on a large baking sheet. 

Broil bread until lightly toasted. 
While warm, rub cut side of the garlic cloves on the toast.  

In a medium bowl combine tomatoes, basil, vinegar, oil and salt and pepper to taste.  
Place a spoonful of tomato mixture on toast round, sprinkle with cheese.  
You can assemble and serve on a platter if using immediately; or serve as a 'do it yourself' dish if not.  

Fun at the park with 'thumbs up!'



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