Space Place House

1.75 lb roasted or cooked chestnuts, peeled and ground in food processor
1/2 cup organic sugar
1 3/4 cups half and half (water or milk can be substituted)

Melt the sugar and the milk on low temperature. Combine with the ground chestnuts. Stir well and refrigerate.
Serve in a small espresso cup topped with a dollop of whipped cream!!!!

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upstate ny apple varieties!

September 25, 2015 by vclayton

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Amazon.com: The Nourishment Guide For Women: hug me tell me you love me see the sunset eBook: Visnja Clayton: Kindle Store

September 10, 2015 by vclayton

http://www.amazon.com/Nourishment-Guide-Women-tell-sunset-ebook/dp/B00TWLHCXQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1441883342&sr=8-1&keywords=visnja+clayton

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the last of the pollen for bumblebees

August 18, 2015 by vclayton

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Prosciutto and Mozzarela salad

August 18, 2015 by vclayton

Simple salad, composed of thinly sliced prosciutto, on a toasted slice of bread, doused with green olive oil, mozzarella balls, black brined olives with pits, cherry tomatoes, basil, fennel fronds and thinly sliced bulb, red onion, pepperoncini, olive oil, vinegar, salt and pepper

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canned tuna nicoise for lunch

August 12, 2015 by vclayton

boil some potatoes, slice up radishes, boil some green beans, some sliced market zucchini, a few black olives and a can of tuna, cover with dressing made from fresh chopped parsley, thyme and rosemary, grainy mustard, wine vinegar, olive oil and a chopped shallot! EASY!!!

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Vizcaya Palace in Miami

August 2, 2015 by vclayton

Amazing place, Vizcaya museum one of the gems of antique properties in America, here are a few photos from our visit on a very hot day in July.

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Spinach and egg burrito at Balans in Miami

August 1, 2015 by vclayton

Spinach end egg burrito at Balans

Eggs, spinach, really delicious, tomato onion salsa, and sprinkled with slices of cheese and green onion!

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Fried eggs, ham, tomatoes and gruyere for breakfast

August 1, 2015 by vclayton

We were in Miami for a week, happily going out every day and night for our meals but I was craving a home cooked breakfast, so I put together a lovely spread with a tomato from Whole Foods, gruyere from Whole Foods, ham from Whole Foods and organic eggs from Whole Foods, the baguette is from a local baker zak the baker located in the Arts District…very apropos Miami I think!!!