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There is always a window to opportunity!

People take different roads seeking fulfillment and happiness. Just because they’re not on your road doesn’t mean they’ve gotten lost.

Love…it is like wildflowers…

It is often found in the most unlikely places…

May you always have a window of opportunity, seek your own happiness, and find the flower  of your love…good night and may God Bless!
from The Gourmet Farm Girl
and to you my children…

With love,
Mom

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This is a great way to get your kids involved in making supper
or an idea for date night!

Homemade Grilled Pizza’s
by The Gourmet Farm Girl

Purchase the amount needed for your family of pre-made individual pizza crusts and your favorite toppings; here is a list of what I used:

1 jar pizza sauce
Homemade white sauce; recipe below
6 Jumbo Shrimp cooked and chopped
Small package of fresh mushrooms
Assortment of peppers
1 medium onion
2 small Chilies
1 small can black olives
1 medium size tomatoe
Small bunch of fresh spinach
Feta cheese
Mozzarella cheese

White Sauce for Pizza

3 Tablespoons Butter
1 Tablespoon Flour
1 cup heavy cream or half and half
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
Black pepper to taste
1/2  teaspoon garlic powder

Melt butter in skillet over medium heat; whisk in flour to thicken; add the cream, garlic, pepper and cheese; cook for 2-3 minutes till smooth and creamy; turn off heat and let cool.

Preheat grill to 400 degrees or preheat oven

Brush each crust on both sides with extra virgin olive oil or Italian Infused Olive Oil
(recipe posted on HOME page tab)

Place crusts top side down on a hot grill for 1-2 minutes till warm and slightly turning brown; remove from heat and spread white sauce or pizza sauce on top of each crust; top with your favorite combination of toppings and return the pizza to the grill for 5-7 minutes till heated through and crust in golden brown on the bottom and edges. (This can be done on an oven rack also)
For extra flavor garnish with fresh chopped herbs like basil, oregano, thyme or parsley;
or use dried herbs.

ENJOY!

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Join me…
So peaceful…

 I could of stayed out here all day…

The sounds from the birds were invigorating! 

Just simple beauty…

ENJOY Your Day!
The Gourmet Farm Girl

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 Shrimp and Spinach in Cream Sauce over Pasta
by The Gourmet Farm Girl
2 cups heavy cream or half and half

2 tablespoons all purpose flour
1 c shredded Parmesan and Romano cheese
¼ c white wine
3 Tablespoons butter
1-2 T extra virgin olive oil or Gourmet Farm Girl Italian Blend Infused Oil
3 T Boursin Garlic and Fine Herbs Gournay Cheese
1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
2 cups medium size cooked shrimp
2 cups chopped fresh spinach
Linguine noodles or your favorite pasta noodle

Rinse spinach leaves, pat dry; set aside 
Thaw shrimp according to package directions; set aside
Cook pasta according to package directions for the amount need to serve 5-6
Tip: Drain pasta over a large bowl and keep the liquid, place strainer with pasta on top to keep warm (do not let pasta soak in liquid) before serving pour a few spoonfuls of the hot pasta water over the pasta to prevent sticking together
In a medium size sauce pan melt the butter and olive oil on medium to medium high heat; whisk in the flour to thicken; add the cream, Boursin cheese, white wine, shredded cheese and pepper; continue to gently whisk till creamy, using a wooden spoon stir in the spinach and cooked shrimp till heated through and serve immediately over the cooked pasta.
ENJOY!

Serves 5-6





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This little guy stopped by for a visit…

 He sat on the porch table for quite awhile…

 He didn’t seem to mind being photographed… 

I was a bit worried though…

Georgie was waking up from his nap…

and could end the moment very quickly!

No problem though…they each went their own way…  
Have a Blessed Sunday!
The Gourmet Farm Girl

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Thank you everyone for the Birthday Wishes yesterday!
It was a beautiful fall day and a wonderful 50th celebration! 
I am truly blessed!
The Gourmet Farm Girl
October 8, 2010

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Just a reminder…I will be at the

Ohio Herb Education Center

HARVEST DAY 2010
STEP BACK IN THYME” SATURDAY OCTOBER 9 from lO AM – 4PM

LOCATION: 110 and 116 MILL STREET, GAHANNA


614-342-4380

Lots of food and food demonstrations. The Gourmet Farm Girl Raffle Basket worth $143.00 of merchandise. I will be sampling out all three of my spice and herb blends as well as my oil and vinegars for salad dressings.
 
This is a Free Event!

See the post on September 21st for more details!

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Cheese Smothered Shrimp Skewers
by The Gourmet Farm Girl
  

20 peeled uncooked Jumbo Shrimp (tails on)
1/2 Tablespoon Farm Girl Seafood Seasoning or Old bay Seasoning
5-6 slices Provolone or Mozzarella cheese
5-6 slices peppered or regular bacon
Fresh Parsley for garnish
5 wooden skewers (six inch size)

Soak wooden skewers in water for 20-30 minutes so they will not burn

Slice the cheese into thin strips and set aside; fry bacon till crisp and drain on paper towels,
 chop into pieces and set aside
Rinse shrimp in cold water and slide 4 shrimp onto the wooden skewers; sprinkle with seasoning
Grill or broil in oven till the shrimp turn orange and are shaped like a C; 10-12 minutes

Remove from heat and immediately lay the slices of cheese over the skewers; sprinkle the bacon pieces over the cheese; cover with foil till the cheese melts (or microwave 20-30 seconds) garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve.
ENJOY!

Serves 5
Double or triple if serving more

These cheese producers have no idea how well they pair up with shrimp!
Photo by Hoard’s Dairyman

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The Gourmet Turkey and Bacon with Swiss
by The Gourmet Farm Girl

1 1/2 pounds ground turkey meat
1/4 pound ground pork
1 tablespoon of The Gourmet Farm Girl House Seasoning
(or your favorite seasoning)
5 strips smoked bacon
1 large avocado (cut into slices)
1 small bunch spinach leaves
1 medium size tomato (sliced)
5-6 slices Swiss cheese
1 pkg.wheat buns
5-6 tablespoons melted butter

Wash and pat dry spinach leaves; cook bacon strips till crisp; cut each piece in half;
 drain on a paper towel; set aside

In a medium size mixing bowl mix the seasoning into the ground turkey and pork; shape the meat mixture
 into 5 or 6 patties (depending on how many you need)

Melt the butter in a small bowl in the microwave; brush each bun with the butter on the inside and on the top; sprinkle the top of the bun with House Seasoning; place buns (inside facing up) on a cookie sheet and set aside; turn oven on to broil

Grill burgers at 400 degrees; 5 minutes on each side; add the cheese and grill for an additional 1-2 minutes till cheese just starts to melt. Remove from heat and tent with foil.

While the burgers rest and the cheese continues to melt; broil the buns for 1-2 minutes till golden brown. Slice tomatoes and avocado, now you are ready to assemble the burgers.

Layer each bun with spinach, tomato, spinach, burger, avocado and bacon…
 top it with its lid and ENJOY!

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