Nuclear Me and a Food Fest...

Greetings loyal readers - again a long break. I had the strange PET scan experience today - shot up with radiated sugar, wait wait wait, ride through the X ray tunnel. So now it's wait wait wait again. But summer is beautifully here, and I'm sitting viewing my garden, the miracle of flowers.

I hope all had a delicious holiday weekend - my dearest bro George was here for a true foodie fest! When one is savoring life for each moment, tasty trips are a must!! First we picked him up in Boston and went to Rialia - a real foodie's mecca. (Vegetarians skip the next section...) We supped on mussels and clams, fish in an amazing pesto broth, and an unbelievable lamb dish. We did of course honor the animals who provided this palate pleasing fare. Enamoured of lamb, we bought our own the next day, made a rub and grilled it with vegetables. Julia provided the recipe for mint sauce, and our Mom (looking down on the feast we were sure) had given the invigorating creamy basil dressing. Finally, Friday we topped the culinary adventure by heading to the shore, enjoying whole friend clams (ah those bellies - you can't get clam bellies in the South where BroG lives and eats - only those deep friend rubber bands...) For Rhodies and vacationers, there's nothing like sitting on the deck at Georges of Galilee, sipping a cold one and chewing clams! Then we strolled to the docks to purchase lobsters, mussels and clams right off the boats which we hauled home and steamed with fresh corn. Food network fans, eat your heart out!! Thanks dearest BroG for the excuse to pig out - with kudos to matchstick Myagi..

A note to all fans -send good vibrations to my friend Joanne who has just been diagnosed and is facing treatment soon. Support from loved ones, friends and community have surely been my lifeline. Here's to a summer of health, healing and happy eating! xx