Summer Green tips!

Mid-May...unbelievable how time flies...this is why this year I started planning my summer a little earlier. Today I was looking for new fun and refreshing recipes, and since I'm always on the look out for "new" green ways of living in my searches I came across "The Daily Green" website, that gives you green tips and advice, it has a section on green homes, new green cuisine, etc. Looking thorough the site I came across this fabulous White Gaspacho Recipe, that sounds delicious...I will try making it next weekend, but if you try it before I do let me know how it turned out...meanwhile don't forget that May is "National Bike Month", and it is a great time to get out and enjoy the trails around where you live...have a great New Week!!!

White Gazpacho

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A twist on its traditional tomato-laden twin, white gazpacho offers a cool take on this summertime favorite.

SERVINGS
4 - 6

INGREDIENTS
2 cups slightly stale country bread, without crust, cubed
1 cup whole blanched and peeled almonds
2 large garlic cloves, peeled
1 1/2 teaspoons Kosher salt
6 tablespoons olive oil
4 tablespoons Sherry vinegar
2 cups ice cold water

For the garnish:
Green grapes, halved
Toasted almonds, coarsely chopped

PREPARATION
1. In a large bowl, combine the bread cubes with just enough water to cover and set aside.

2. In a food processor, combine the almonds, garlic and salt. Mix until smooth.

3. Squeeze the excess water out of the bread cubes and add the bread to the food processor. Mix well until it forms a paste. While the food processor is on, add the oil in a thin, steady stream.

4. Add the vinegar and the water. Pulse until the preparation is smooth. Chill before serving.

5. For the garnish, quickly dry toast almonds in a saute pan.

6. Ladle the soup into decorative bowls and garnish with the grapes and almonds.