What's new at the zoo Thursday # 544.

[Karen]

This afternoon I chopped up some tomatoes, shallots, fresh mozzarella and fresh basil (and olive oil, balsamic vinegar and some soy sauce), and set it to marinate for a salad tomorrow. But I want to eat it now!

[RICHARD]

This afternoon I chopped up some tomatoes, shallots, fresh mozzarella and fresh basil (and olive oil, balsamic vinegar and some soy sauce), and set it to marinate for a salad tomorrow. But I want to eat it now!

That sounds really good.

Can I sub some red wine vinegar for the balsamic?

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I'll make some bread. A good crusty bread to mop up the plate with!

[Karen]

That sounds really good.

Can I sub some red wine vinegar for the balsamic?

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I'll make some bread. A good crusty bread to mop up the plate with!

Sure - and the good crusty bread will be perfect for the leftover liquids! I just had balsamic on hand, more interesting than the cider vinegar in the cupboard!

[Karen]

What no one at zoos ever mention, by the way, is as lovely as giraffes are - they drool!

[RICHARD]

Sure - and the good crusty bread will be perfect for the leftover liquids! I just had balsamic on hand, more interesting than the cider vinegar in the cupboard!

I first had a Marsala chicken dish and that was my first intro to balsamic.

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I didn't know giraffes drooled, but think about having to keep enough saliva to help the food go down!

WOW!

[Karen]

Balsamic vinegar can be excellent, it can be expensive or cheap - it's one of those things that depends on how much you want to pay! I but a small bottle, as a little goes a long way!

[Pinot's Mom]

This afternoon I chopped up some tomatoes, shallots, fresh mozzarella and fresh basil (and olive oil, balsamic vinegar and some soy sauce), and set it to marinate for a salad tomorrow. But I want to eat it now!

Could I have some tomatoes, please? Ours did NOT do well this year. I always look forward to them and we didn't have a one.

Sauvignon Blanc too, please! It's nearing the end of that season, too, it's my summer wine.

[Karen]

Could I have some tomatoes, please? Ours did NOT do well this year. I always look forward to them and we didn't have a one.

Sauvignon Blanc too, please! It's nearing the end of that season, too, it's my summer wine.

Absolutely - good produce markets near me, so I have enough tomatoes to share!

[RICHARD]

Crazy weather, It's barely august and it seems like fall already...

Pink Squirrels for everyone!

Ingredients:
•3/4 oz creme de noyaux
•3/4 oz white creme de cacao
•1 1/2 oz heavy cream
Preparation:
1.Pour the ingredients into a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
2.Shake well.
3.Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.


DONE!