Menu Monday-no cooking meals

I must confess to you: I have grown out of cooking.

The weather was hot and I was lazy. So I wasn't that much into cooking. Thankfully it is still Summer here, and the last of the summer crops is in full glory. So, have a look at these pictures of our menu from last week. It will be this week's menu, too.

Bread. Brown, whole wheat.

Greek salad. A classic. Served in Monte Carlo, too, a travelling friend tells me. You'll need tomatoes, medium ripe, homegrown are best cut warm. Cucumber (idem). Olives. Black Kalamata are my favorites. Feta cheese. Green peppers and caper, if you like. Oregano. Olive oil. Some add a tiny touch of vinegar, as in a few drops. Insider tip: once you can see the bottom of the bowl, reach for the bread and clean the plate. Now that's original, Greek eating.

Fancy something lighter? Here it is:

Cheese is mozzarela and parmigiano reggiano. You may also use cream cheese. (See below)

I love figs! Also pictured, the first apples of the season, and grapes from Corinth.

Pears are lovely, not yet fully ripe.


The benefits:

Meals are light.
Easy to prepare.
The kids can help, too. They very much enjoy the fact that I don't have to repeat "eat up!". They just do. And we can concentrate on the family part of the family meal.

Enjoy!

Now for a little dessert, perhaps? Try this lovely seasonal pudding. It is made using grape wine must and is sold in every bakery and super market here, until the end of September. (It lasts long stored outside the fridge in a cool, dry place). Then the cookies come out...but I'll tell you about that then...


Have you made this cake yet? Check the recipe and head to thy kitchen!

P.S.I think my un-cooking may have to do with our eating out over the summer vacation. Hmm! I'll share the delicacies next Monday. With thanks to our host. See you then.