I already posted two "Wordless Wednesday' post...almost did a 'Silent Sunday', but I can't stay 'wordless'...and I can't stay 'silent'! It's been such a torment and grieving period for me; first, the 'denial', and second the 'shock and grief'. Never in my life have I witnessed a favorite pet, passing away, and I never want to experience that as long as I live. I really think that poor little Mush missed Prince so much since he's been gone for the past two years...she grieved for her 'best buddy' for over a year. A few months ago, I found out that she has 'heart murmur' and I have been giving her pills daily, but in the end she gave up.
Although, she has been a lot closer to me (meaning, that she wanted to sit on my lap and literally patting my hand to pet her, (so cute, which I did anyway)...I cancelled her last appointment to the vet, and I cannot forgive myself. The hardest part is; when I walk through the door...just like to 'poem says'...she is no longer there to greet me!
I always have fresh herbs on 'hand'...eggs, capers, cream cheese, and occasionally buy smoked Nova Salmon. Not cheap by all means, but oh, so good. The best way that I love it is to make little 'open faced' sandwiches, or on bagels. These cute little whole grain party breads are a perfect choice...better than cutting up bread for 'toast points'...I prefer making toasts out of the little party loaf, and you have the perfect little snack to enjoy...and healthy too!
I have not been eating dinners at all since Mushy died...just snacks in the middle of the day, skipping breakfast as well! (not a good idea, just have no appetite)
Now that I pulled out my dear departed Hungarian grandmother's hand crocheted doily from my 'secret' drawer; she made this lovely piece and more for me, years ago which I kept it in meticulous condition; I'm proudly displaying that, as well!
As for me, I can totally just eat appetizers, and skip dinner! I love the Spanish inspired Tapas, as well and have been checking them out to make something really inspiring. Of course, the Italian Antipasti is not too 'shabby'...love the small bites!
Smoked Salmon on Toast Points
slightly adapted from Williams- Sonoma
For the herbed cream cheese:
- 4 oz. cream cheese, at room
temperature
- Zest of 1/2 lemon
- 1 tsp. fresh lemon juice
- 1 1/2 Tbs. chopped fresh chives
- 1 Tbs. chopped fresh
dill
- 6 slices white or wheat sandwich
bread, crusts removed, each cut into 4 triangles
- I used whole grain party bread
- 2 Tbs. unsalted butter, melted
- 6 oz. smoked salmon, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/2 cup capers, finely chopped
- 3 hard-cooked eggs, peeled and
grated
- Dill sprigs for garnish
To prepare the herbed cream cheese, in a small bowl, combine the cream
cheese, lemon zest, lemon juice, chives and dill. Stir with a wooden spoon until
well blended. Transfer to a serving bowl, cover and refrigerate until ready to
use.
Preheat an oven to 350F.
Brush the bread on both sides with
the melted butter. Arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet and transfer to
the oven. Bake until the toast points are golden and slightly crispy, about 15
minutes. Let cool completely.
To assemble, spread the herbed cream cheese
on the toast points and place 1/2 to 1 whole slice of salmon on top. Garnish
with the onion, capers, hard-cooked eggs and dill sprigs. Arrange on a
platter.
Alternatively, arrange the toast points and smoked salmon on
platters. Place the herbed cream cheese, onion, capers, hard-cooked eggs and
dill sprigs in separate serving bowls and let guests assemble their own hors
d’oeuvres. Serves 8 to 10.
Thank you for all your kind and caring words of comfort, I appreciate each and every one of your kind comments. I do apologize for not visiting and commenting on your blogs for almost 1 week now. I am getting back to the normal routine, and will not abandon my blog, or my favorite blogger friends! Your friendship means a lot to me, and I hope to stay in touch with you for a long time to come! Hugs,
Elisabeth
A one hour walk in nature, refreshes the soul, and spirit; it gives you a new 'outlook on life'...knowing that it is helpful for your health, and makes you feel all new and refreshed. It sure is the most inexpensive exercise in your life, to make a difference!
I'm finally coming around...and actually posting foods; not that I haven't been cooking its just that I did not feel like taking photos of it. Tomorrow is St. Patrick's Day and here in South Florida, we have huge celebrations, which started a week before, in different sections of Palm Beach County, each day. I have not been to any of these events for years... because there's usually a huge crowd of people and you cannot find parking space, unless you're willing to pay $10. for parking. 
Just check out these photos, and you will probably notice that this is not my style of taking food photos, and its with a professional Canon camera with an expensive lens. My granddaughter, who is in middle school...a 'school of arts'...studying drama, and photography, besides her other studies wants to be a professional photographer. She has been taking some very nice shots, (clicks)...even 2 years ago, and she is still only 12. 
