Why should you cook in September?

September 2011

Buffet Table

Hello from everyone at PROVISIONS!

We hope you had a wonderful summer and are ready for September and all its celebrations-- Back to school, Labor Day, Patriot Day and the Jewish New Year. And while you're preparing for the Fall Season, there's no time like the present to plan that special event in the future. The Holidays will be here before you know it. And that's why we're here. To provide you with the perfect occasion for any occasion.

After all, WHY SHOULD YOU COOK?!

Lisa

UNDERGROUND WINE TASTING DINNER

September 17th

Our next Dinner is September 17th in the hills above the beautiful Arroyo!!!!

Space at this glorious outdoor kitchen and grounds is limited, we only have ten pairs of tickets So sign up today for this late Summer, locally sourced menu that will feature five delicious courses paired with spectacular wines.

Let's enjoy the end of the summer together.

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Back to School No Cook Easy Weeknight Dinner

A great use for the end of Summer Tomatoes is a no cook Pappa Pomodoro Soup. This recipe is adapted from RIVER CAFE.

In fifteen minutes you have a wonderful and healthy meal for a family of 4 and lunch the next day!

4 Tomatoes

1 cucumber

1 garlic clove

2 fresh red chillies (optional)

4 Ciabatta slices or day old baguette slices

4 Tbs red wine vinegar

3 Tbs Extra Virgin Olive Oil

4 Tbs Fresh Basil leaves

Soak Ciabatta slices in a small dish of cold water to moisten. Sprinkle with vinegar and leave for ten minutes.

Skin the tomatoes and cut in half and squeeze out the seeds. Chop tomatoes and put aside in a bowl. Peel and seed Cucumber and chop finely. Peel and finely chop garlic with a teaspoon of salt. Cut the chillies in half lengthwise and take out the seeds and finely chop. Add everything to the tomatoes.

Squeeze out the bread and chop finely and add to the tomato mixture. Add some freshly ground pepper to taste and the olive oil. Mix thoroughly.

Tear the basil into small pieces and stir into soup. Serve with a drizzle more of olive oil.

In This Issue

The Next Underground Wine Tasting Dinner

No Cook Back to School Dinner

Women Who Wine (and Nosh)

WOMEN WHO WINE

After many requests from friends and clients we are finally planning an evening of instruction and imbibing, not necessarily in that order. Like all good parties, we'll start in the kitchen and then segue to the outdoor patio and enjoy the fruits of our labor By the end of the evening, you'll have learned every aspect of making the perfect cocktail, from the simple syrup to the muddled fresh herbs. We'll also teach you how to make your favorite party passed appetizers to enjoy with your perfect cocktail. Come to schmooze, unwind and nosh! Come for the booze and stay for the company! Limited room available! $40 per person

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