Asparagus Fritata

In my quest to use what foods I already have I found eggs and asparagus that I needed to use soon. So I decided to whip up some simple fritatas.

Beaten eggs, steamed asparagus pieces, Parmesan Cheese and black pepper was all I used, along with a touch of olive oil in the bottom of the skillet.

Cooked slowly in a skillet over a low heat on the stove and placed under the broiler for 30 to 60 seconds once the bottom was set.

Tomorrow we are going to Lancaster Winery in the Alexander Valley with a group of friends for their club member tasting and luncheon. I sliced the fritatas and packed in small containers, one for each of the 2 cars for a healthy morning snack on the 3 hour drive to get there.

Okay, and I did try a slice this afternoon to make sure they tasted good. (Yes they do.)

Views From My Kitchen

Beautiful pencil thin asparagus I picked up at Costco for a steal. In the baking pan and ready to roast.

Tossed in olive oil and sprinkled with kosher salt and pepper. Then roasted in a 500 degree F oven for 8 to 10 minutes. Plated and served with the last of the ripe Meyer lemons from our garden. Even Scruffy, one of our cats ate them up.

Raspberry Liqueur I put up last year, stored in the wine room, and I promtly forgot all about it! As you can see the color has turned very dark and no longer a beautiful shade of red. I went ahead and strained it well, but haven't added the simple syrup. I am not going to be able to use this bacth after all. I was hoping it would be part of our Christmas giving this year.

The lastest handful of heirloom yellow grape tomatoes from the garden. Delicious in a tossed salad, or cut in half and simply tossed with fresh basil from the garden, olive oil and balsamic vinegar.

I have mentioned before I have been trying to use what is in our freezer in the garage. I found one last container of meat sauce I had made a while back so we had that for dinner last night.

Topping spaghetti with a bit of Percorino Romano cheese and fresh basil.