Yes, you either think of Rosemary Clooney or “The Girls Next Door” theme song when you hear that tune. I will admit to being sucked into Hef’s reality show (?) a time or two. But I was thinking more along the lines of having people over. We had brand new guests over last evening. I did my usual, “I’ll just put a few things out to nibble on” routine. I love to cook and I love to feed people. I don’t know what the girls expected last evening, but I’m pretty sure everyone had plenty to eat and a good time to boot. Here is a shot of the little nosh spread.

A light repast ala Vampiregran
Fruit and cheese board included grapes, blackberries and chocolate dipped strawberries paired with cheddar, spicy cheese curds, herbed goat Gouda and BellaVitano Raspberry cheese. That last listed cheese was described by the following “A unique Parmesean taste with creamy cheddar texture soaked in New Glarus Raspberry Tart Ale.” It is good!

Fruit and Cheese Board
I assembled a nice Caprese Salad with basil from our garden, organic tomatoes from work and fresh Mozzarella cheese. Drizzled with extra virgin olive oil, Kosher salt and cracked black pepper, super tasty!

Caprese Salad

Quinoa Salad