I have been meaning to post this recipe for a few weeks. I went to a picnic night on the beach and this was the most popular dish. Everyone loved it!! It was surprisingly light but also so delicious. I cannot wait to try it again. Bon Appetit!!!
INGREDIENTS
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
- Slice the baguette into half inch thick slices. Lay on a baking sheet and drizzle both sides with olive oil.
- Bake the baguette slices for about 3-4 minutes per side, until they are slightly golden brown.
- In the meantime, combine the fresh ricotta, lemon zest,1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper.
- Bread is done toasting, spread 1-2 tablespoons of the ricotta mixture onto each slice.
- Chiffonade (dice into long thin strips) the basil and sprinkle on top of the lemon basil ricotta crostini.
- Lightly drizzle extra virgin olive oil onto each crostini.
It is officially impossible to get a reservation at the new restaurant Frenchette in Tribeca. It has become the most coveted table in the city. It is the brainchild of Keith McNally’s chefs Raid Nasr and Lee Hanson of Balthazar, Pastis, and Minetta Tavern fame. According to the stellar recent New York Times review..it is definitely worth the wait. At this point, I am going to try for October!!!!
Ugggghhhhh….it is soo hard to get my house organized. I feel like it is a constant struggle. I am always searching for new things to help keep us in order. Here are some very helpful items I found lately….
I bought this document holder to put everyone’s passports social security cards, birth certificates and other important documents in. I got another one just for travel.
I love these plugs, you can neatly charge 2 devices at a time!!
This is a great looking ottoman to store away unsightly things. I use mine to store all my outdoor dining accessories and LED battery lights!!!!
This is the BEST garden hose..so light and easy to maneuver. I don’t mind watering at all!!!
I saw a lady at the airport using this to charge all of her family member’s devices. Everyone was jealous and we all asked her about it.
I store some of my earrings on these stands…They look great if you leave them out on your dressers, or bedside table or on display in your closet!!!
I keep these in my garage for paint touch ups all around the house!!!
Hands down this is the best spray paint and comes in a bunch of colors!
I bought these for the shelves in my laundry room. They hold so much and look so nice all lined up.
I use these to store out of season clothing on the bottom of my closet
This is the best spot carpet cleaner ever!!!
I cannot live without my swiffer wet jet!
I keep this stain bar in my bathroom, laundry, in my purse…it helps with all stains
There is a new musical opening this fall on Broadway that is already at sold out status!!!! It is the long awaited Cher show….It is based upon the life and career of the Oscar winning singer and will feature some of Cher’s super hits such as “I Got You Babe”, Gypsies, Tramps and Thieves”and “If I Could Turn Back Time”. Our group will be seeing this amazing show on Wednesday November 14th at 8:00 and the tickets are $110 each. Email me to save your spot…
Sweet readers, I am going on a holiday and taking the next week off. Before I go, I wanted to tell you about a special US Open themed hotel package at the Lowes Regency New York Park Ave Advantage Experience!!!
The Park Avenue Advantage is available to book from now until August 30 for travel from August 1-31. Call 844-531-1717 for more information and to book.
See you on the Courts!!!!!
PS I hear that the US Open is going to offer RECORD prize money this year!!!
