Alaskan Salmon Part 1

John and his Dad spent a week fishing in Sitka, Alaska. During the trip, John spotted bears, eagles, whales, and lots of fish. He brought home 100 pounds of freshly frozen salmon and halibut so for the next few months I will be updating you on the delicious dishes we will create with John's catch.

The first meal was salmon, my favorite. It must be my Norwegian heritage, but I cannot get tired of salmon (good thing since we have a freezer full of it). I prepared a recipe that my Dad sent me that is quick and easy and utilizes wine and dill to bring out the natural flavors of the salmon. Please see the comments for the recipe.

Summertime Rolls

I love summer. It is the best time for everything: going to the beach, reading outside, eating fresh food, and drinking fun cocktails. Luckily, I have a great partner in one of my favorite summer activities, drinking fruity cocktails. John created a special post-beach drink for me, a peach daquiri. As you can see it was really peach and so frosty and delicious. Here is the recipe:

Blend together:

2 peaches, lime juice, ice, white rum, and Grand Marnier pour into a cool martini glass.

Another favorite thing of mine is eating fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs from the garden. I have the most wonderful tomatoes right now and we get even better ones from my brother. The biggest thing that has come from my patio garden is my one and only cucumber. It was huge and honestly tasted pretty much like the ones from the store. But it was an exciting experiment.

The most wonderful thing about summer gardens is the plenty that they produce. Last week, I went to Davis and one of my coworkers brought in fresh basil from her garden. She had the basil organized into bunches so we could take them home for dinner, which I did. I was so inspired that I made pesto in order to savor the fresh flavors of summer.