Tuesday, August 2, 2011

A summer recipe

We hope you are enjoying your Chicago summer so far. Get outside and enjoy your outdoor space with this simple summer dessert that you can make right on your grill!

Grilled Nectarines with Honey-Balsamic Glaze

Ingredients:
1/2 cup + 2tablespoons honey
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 8-ounce container crème fraîche
6 firm but ripe nectarines, halved & pitted (you can use peaches as well)

Preparation:

Whisk 1/2 cup honey, vinegar, and vanilla in small bowl. Whisk crème fraîche and remaining 2 tablespoons honey in medium bowl to blend. (Glaze and crème fraîche mixture can be made 1 day ahead. Cover separately. Refrigerate crème fraîche mixture. Rewhisk both before using.)

Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Brush nectarines generously with half of glaze. Grill until heated through, turning occasionally, about 4 minutes. Arrange 2 nectarine halves, cut side up, on each plate. Drizzle with remaining glaze. Spoon some crème fraîche mixture into center of each nectarine half and serve.


recpie via Epicurious.com

Monday, August 1, 2011

The possibilities are endless

Happy Monday! What better to welcome you into a new work week than a few photos of some extremely creative rooftop spaces.  From sun bathing, entertaining to gardening, the possibilities for your rooftop space truly are endless.