A couple weeks ago hubby brought home a dozen assorted colored
eggs and a jar of honey. My eyes
instantly lit up. I was quite curious
why my husband who does not cook or frequents a grocery store would have such
items with him. The mystery was solved
quite quickly when he revealed that a woman he works with sent this home for us
to enjoy. She and her husband live on a
large parcel of land that houses chickens and bees. Okay – how cool is that to make your own
honey and have farm fresh eggs on a daily basis? I say – very cool!
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The honey is AMAZING with an emphasis on the capital A. The combination of aromas that emanate from
this honey is out of this world. I detect citrus, peaches, floral, and the terroir notes.
I have never has such brilliant flavored honey and there is such a
freshness in each spoonful. Okay – I
will confess – I have dipped a spoon in the jar just to taste this delightful
sweet honey. It is that good!
This week’s Friday Night Bite is a simple appetizer that can
be thrown together quickly if guests are coming over last minute or you are
just sort of tired but want to whip up something gourmet. My Apricot and Gorgonzola Endive Bites are
full of flavor, texture and have a punch of color that simply pops off the
plate. A chilled glass of Sauvignon
Blanc or Pinot Noir would be a perfect pairing for this appetizer. Enjoy!
Apricot and Gorgonzola Endive Bites
Makes 12
¼ Cup Gorgonzola, crumbled
½ Cup Dried Apricots, diced small
1/3 Cup Pecans, toasted and chopped
12 Endive leaves
Honey
In a bowl add the gorgonzola, diced dried apricots and
pecans and mix. Remove the endive leaves
and trim the edges. Lie out on a cutting
board and place a heaping teaspoon of the mixture toward the tip of the
endive. Place onto a serving platter and
then drizzle with honey.
Note: Simply double or triple if you are making for a party.
There is no shame in eating honey from the jar (at least I hope there isn't!). :D
ReplyDeleteBeautiful recipe!
Love it when my husband brings home goodies from clients or friends!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful bites for a quick but flavorful appetizer ;)
What tasty bites! I have a feeling I'd have trouble keeping a spoon out of that honey :).
ReplyDeleteDelicious! I love Belgian Endive cold or baked. Thank you for your fab recipe.
ReplyDeleteYum, I think this could be dinner for me! It looks wonderful and I love your blue plate that matches your blog just perfectly!!! I agree, there's nothing like local honey, there's not really a comparison, maybe it should have a different name.
ReplyDeleteLovely recipe, and I love the plate... I guess it is from Anthropologie? I have the exact same, bought it when we lived in Los Angeles for a year... brings me back memories of a favorite (although quite expensive) store ;0)
ReplyDeleteOh man. Is it bad that I can't wait until my husband starts working so that he can too bring home stuff like that?! And so that I can send away the sweets after taking pictures. It'll be amazing. :D
ReplyDeleteAnyway, these seem so simple and creative. Nice! :)
A fantastic light appetizer. How nice that your received such lovely gifts from friends. We too have a friend that gives us fresh eggs and it's so nice of them to share. That honey looks so pretty too.
ReplyDeleteDelicious looking little bite! These are perfect to carefree entertaining.
ReplyDeleteI love your appetizer nights! You guys must have the best weekends and parties!
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