Strawberry Lemonade Yogurt Muffins

So what do you do with all the strawberries you pick at a pick-your-own strawberry farm? You think of every possible strawberry recipe you've wanted to make and you bake up a storm the next day, which is exactly what I did. 

Strawberry Lemonade Yogurt Mufins

(and Strawberry Picking)

The Arthur Ave. Grilled Cheese

After my husband and I visited the New York Botanical Gardens (post here) we visited our favorite area of the Bronx, Arthur Ave. We first learned of Arthur Ave. when we visited my husband's best friend at Fordham University. It's an Italian market, similar, if not better (if you ask me), then Little Italy in Manhattan. It's one block of Italian deli's, bakeries, cheese shops, butchers and restaurants. How I wish I lived near fresh food markets such as this, however I would spend a fortune. We ate a delicious meal at one of the many Italian restaurants. Once stuffed to capacity, we scoured the street for fresh cheese and meats and Italian herbs. We ended up with a 1/2 lb of Pecorino Romano cheese, 1/4 lb of Goat Cheese, 1/2 lb of Prosciutto and Italian Parsley. 

This sandwich is called the Arthur Ave. Grilled cheese because the main components were purchased on Arthur Ave. and it's a true Italian grilled cheese. Pecorino Romano cheese, prosciutto, sliced tomatoes, and pesto spread on two slices of artisan sour dough bread. Then grilled till toasted and warmed. The combination is fresh herbs, salty meat, and sharp cheese. A simply satisfying sandwich. 

The Arthur Ave. Grilled Cheese

The New York Botanical Gardens

A Saturday trip to the New York Botanical Gardens with my husband. We find ourselves very rarely taking advantage of all the cultural and historical landmarks that are only across the river from us, the Hudson River that is. It was a beautiful day for admiring the grounds at the Botanical Garden. The sun was shining, the air was the perfect temperature and my camera was fully charged.

Strawberry Cream Pie

I like dessert, I love to bake, I LOVE this recipe! I honestly wish I was eating it right now. I think I'm going to make it again tomorrow and this time I'm not sharing it with anyone. I'm going to eat the whole pie myself! It's the epitome of summer desserts. It's sweet cream cheese baked inside a crispy, flaky pie crust covered in a fresh strawberry compote. Once baked and cooled, cover and refrigerate. The combination is cool silky sweetness! With strawberry season right around the bend, this will be a go to dessert for those summer barbecues. 

Strawberry Cream Pie