This week's favorites

I started the week with steak & stuffed mushrooms. To make the stuffing I simply mixed rustic bread, garlic cloves, fresh basil & olive oil in a food processor. I brushed the mushrooms with olive oil & topped them with a small slice of mozzarella cheese. The homemade pizza was very fresh tasting. I topped it with fresh mozzarella & basil, tomatoes & orange bell pepper from the Farmer's Market. The warm apple cider was for the rainy night. I simmered some 100% apple juice in a pot for about 15 min. I placed whole cloves, cinnamon sticks & a piece of fresh ginger in a strainer in the pot. I added a little honey & of course a little rum!