SWELTERING HEAT!

Still much too hot to be out here on the front porch.

104F today!

Even the trumpet vine looks frazzled.

Getting a bit tired of chilly meals so decided a quick oven flatbread wouldn't 

overheat the kitchen too much.

Readymade crust by Stonefire topped with thinly sliced tomatoes and fresh

 mozzarella, topped with a scattering of shredded low-moisture mozzarella,

 salt and pepper - baked for 15 minutes. 

Removed and topped with a garlicky basil and pine nut pesto whizzed in the
 food processor, a few fresh basil leaves, and a dusting of grated parmesan.

It was really, really good, honest!!!!

Storms tonight brought much-needed rainwater to the garden.

Fortunately no damage in this area but the lightning was serious and scary!

Saturday Suppers - Burrata. . . . . . .

My neighbor has been away for five days and, besides taking care of his

 sweet kitty cat Ms. Nala, I was given the green light to pick the fresh harvest

 from his little kitchen garden. So I did!

Here on my plate, his beautiful large leafed basil and crunchy cucumber.

The flatbread pizza I put together using a very good ready-made

 'rustic crust' (Costco box of three), brushing lightly with a good olive oil,

 drizzled on a little sauce which comes with the crust, some shredded Italian

 cheeses, and fresh tomatoes roasted earlier in the oven. A quick 10 minute

 bake, then topped with fresh peppery arugula tossed with a bit more olive oil, 

  and a grind of healthy sea salt. . . . . Saturday supper was ready.

And the burrata?

Oh my, I love this fresh cheese which, when cut open,

spills out its creamy deliciousness and a quick supper becomes 

almost a gourmet meal!