Happy Wednesday!

Life has been very busy of late and computer problems have prevented me from talking to you all.  I am still working on that.
Who is familiar with the farmers markets find of Romanesco?  It is a sculpturally beautiful vegetable which is a combination of cauliflower & broccoli.  In addition to the wonderful taste, its beauty would easily allow it to be in a floral arrangement unrefrigerated for the evening.  I have steamed it and after it came out of the oven, used good olive oil and salt & pepper- wonderful.  I have also mashed it for a smashed potato side -really great.  We are at  the end of the season since it likes cool weather, but those up north should really seek it out.
Our markets are preparing to close for the hot Florida summers and reopen in Oct.  Its very strange but everything it opposite here.
I have to share with you my newest find for those of you interested in remodeling a bath or kitchen.   Instead of using  costly granite you can use the existing counter material and have it this Aura Stone treatment put on it.  You customize/color it and it looks and wears just like granite!  It is gorgeous!
Check out   www.chicagofaux.com for photos.  The contact information for Cindy Federson is on the site. The name of her company is  Chicago Institute of Artistic design Finishes.
I will have it more together next week- do you find yourself saying that?????   I really will.  Talk then!