Mediterranean & International Coolers
Buon Giorno,
Exemplary question ...
1) Classic Niçoise ( Posted in Salads by Me )
2) Horiatiki ( Greek Salad in Greek )
3) Classic Caesar
4) Ceviche ( Peruvian Recipe by Gastón Acurió )
5) Gazpacho ( Classic Tomato )
6) Insalata di Mare ( Shellfish & Seafood Salad )
7) Little to no Red Meat
8) Ventresca ( Cuca Brand ) Tuna in Jar with Basque Piquillo Sweet Peppers on a bed of assorted greens
9) chicken breast salad with dill and walnuts and home made Ali Oli, which is simply whisked in a metal bowl as follow: EVOO + EGG
10) Shrimp Salad ( posted in salad section )
11) Countless Mediterranean Shrimp Recipes, Mediterranean Clams called Chirlas, Boquerones ( fresh anchovies ), Cod fish with tomato, and Squid Grilled ...
12) Arugula or Rocket with Radicchio, Evoo, Modena Balsamic Vinegar and Cherry tomatoes
13) Home made bread ( warmed ) with a little Sea Salt & Evoo to dunk
14) FRESH tropical fruit
15) on occasion Jalisco style Guacamole which I prepare in a volcanic stone Aztec Molcajete bowl which resembles a mortar however, much larger and a stone Pestle to crush the ingredients ... I prefer mine with: avocado, Evoo, fresh Lime, fresh Cilantro, White Spanish Onion, salt and black pepper freshly ground and garlic minced of course ... In Jalisco, tomato is not put into guacamole, as it makes it too acidic. I also prefer mine, CHUNKY not smooth ... Of course with Corn Chips, which I buy from a Mexican Friend of many years and he prepares them at his Restaurant called TODO A MEXICO ...
I normally drink alot of water during the day ... So, if walking to subway for example, I always have a bottle or two in my big shoulder bag ...
I always drink Sparkling water San Pellegrino at home, however, I have tried several Spanish brands in stop offs to see clients or review a venue.
*** Very little at night and very light; usually, some cod fish with tomato or shrimp or squid; a white wine or two; or a Tinto de Verano, made with red wine, orange and lemon zest and club soda ... Sometimes, just a French style omelette with some chives, salt and freshly ground pep.
At the weekends, we go out with friends, or have invited them as they invite us ... However, it is norm, to eat light at night for us ... and low fat, just some protein and a salad ... some Prosecco and / or other wine variety ...
Have a lovely 4th,
Margi.