lifewithjenjamin

Since quarantine, I think many of us have been staying home watching t.v and enjoying snacks, such as potato chips and dip. You may think” I’m only having a couple”… but by the end you eat another handful and maybe even more. So we thought…why not switch to a healthier option, something with a nice crunch and a delightful dip that won’t make us regret our late night snack. smash avocados then add salt and lime to taste ( you can make your guacamole as elaborate as you’d like or keep it simple)

A two ingredient drink that taste absolutely amazing! All you need is a good quality gin, in this case I’m using Gray whale Gin. This Gin is full of flavor, you get the powerful taste of juniper berries and a slight hint of mint. Mixing this Gin with a high quality Tonic like Fever tree will give you a wonderful tasting G&T. -lime peel for garnish (you can also squeeze a bit of lime in it and mix for more taste)

Roasted Tomato Basil Soup – made with fresh cherry tomatoes, basil and tomato paste which adds an earthy and bold taste. Spread tomatoes on large baking pan, along with half an onion (save the other half for later) and 1 garlic head (cut in half While tomatoes are roasting, chop the remaining half onion and in a large pot add 1 tbsp of olive oil and sauté your onion until translucent. Let it simmer at medium for 15 min then add your heavy cream and let it simmer for another 15-20 min, turn off and add salt and pepper (if needed) to taste.

A fine drink that requires few ingredients and is perfect for when your hosting or just want to enjoy a nice drink at home. In your mixing glass, add your Bourbon or rye, sweet vermouth, and Angostura bitters. Make sure the ice is that last ingredient as this allows you to control the dilution better. For the final touch, garnish with 2-3 Luxardo Maraschino Cherries.