Friday, July 2, 2010


Looking for fun entertainment this weekend? Take the short trip to Somerset Ridge and relax among the vines while enjoying great local live music and wine.
And we're excited to announce the release of our newest wine - Citron. Made in the tradition of the great Limoncellos of Italy, Citron is a delightful blend of wine, lemon and brandy.
This rich, refreshing and invigorating elixir is perfect for hot summer days. Be among the first to sample this unique new wine.
Live music begins at 11:15 on Saturday and 12:30 on Sunday. Enjoy the blues & jazz guitar of Alex Reynolds on Saturday, followed by flamenco guitarist Jared Stephenson. Then on Sunday the great jazz duo of Shannon Lipps and Steve Gray return. We'll have a great time!

I've been making Lemoncello for 5 years now, and never, NEVER have I made one that tastes this good! That little part of me, the Italian part, loves Citron! And what could be better on a hot muggy day! Come on out and sit a spell on the veranda. Enjoy the countryside and a bottle of chilled Citron. I will be nearby; make sure you say hello!


BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! Come be delighted by the new paintings by
Vicki Johnston                                           
Sunday, July 18th, 3 to 6pm
Molly's Table
117 S Pearl. Paola, KS
Art....Dessert....Wine    Please join us!

The recipe for today is from artist David Gross. After hearing about the world's greatest cookie, I asked David to bring his family's recipe. They are, indeed, excellent! I think I will make some for Vicki's show!


Beacon Hill Cookies
12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips (2 cups)
4 large egg whites
1 dash salt
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon vinegar
1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts

1. Melt chocolate over hot, not boiling water. (Or 30 seconds on High in microwave, stir then another 30 seconds.)
2. Beat egg whites with a dash of salt until foamy. Gradually add sugar, beating well, then beat until stiff peaks form.
3. Beat in vanilla and vinegar. Fold in melted chocolate and nuts.
4. Drop by teaspoonfuls on well greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) for 10+ minutes. Remove from pan immediately. Decorate with nuts if desired. (I asked David which type of walnut they used and he was pretty sure it was Black Walnuts....after all, he is from Missouri!)

Ponte Vecchio, Florence, Italy

Ponte Vecchio, Florence, Italy
oil painting by Kay Tucker

Somerset Autumn on Wea Creek

Somerset Autumn on Wea Creek
Oil Painting by Kay Tucker, Private Collection

Floral

Floral
oil painting by Kay Tucker

Kansas Storm

Kansas Storm
oil painting by Kay Tucker, Private Collection

Watercolor Collage

Watercolor Collage

Tempo al Tempo....All in Good Time

Tempo al Tempo....All in Good Time
48"x36" sculptural painting by Kay Tucker