And It's A Hot One!
(Scroll down to "The Playlist" and hit play before reading... works better that way!)
Sitting by the pool by the sea, feeling the ocean breeze and thinking of summer's greatest hits! Things like our favorite meals, cocktails and songs.
We're dreaming up some COOLinary delights for your pool outing. This ain't no pool party. Think of it more as "going off the grid" for a while.
Today we're poolside, grilling peaches, pineapples and pork chops. We're spinning some laid back cool summer tunes and sipping on a Grilled Pineapple Mojito.
You can check out any time you like... The Pots Are On!
The Plate...
Grilled Pork Chop/Grilled Peach Salsa
This is a great addition to your summer grilling repertoire. This sweet and spicy salsa is the perfect topping for the smokiness of the grilled pork. And, it is so easy to make and oh so good.
What you need...
The Pork
4 double cut pork chops
2 tbsp canola oil
2 tbsp chili powder
2 tbsp salt
2 tbsp pepper
The Peach Salsa
1/2 red onion chopped
2 peaches halved and pitted
1 tbsp lime juice
1 tsp olive oil
1 tbsp chopped cilantro leaves
Salt and pepper
1 blackened poblano pepper
What you do...
The Pork
Heat your grill over medium-high heat.
Brush the pork chops with oil and rub with the chili powder, salt and pepper mixture.
Grill the chops until cooked through (about 4 minutes per side).
Arrange on a serving platter and let rest for 5 minutes.
Top with salsa and serve.
The Peach Salsa
Grill the Peaches until you see grate marks.
Take off the grill let cool then dice.
Blacken Poblanos on the grill until charred. Then place in a plastic bag for about 20 minutes.
Take Poblanos out of bag, scrape off the outer blackened skin and dice.
Combine all ingredients in a bowl and toss.
The Playlist...
Swimming Pools, Movie Stars
Jed Clampett never had it so good. You know how we roll... some old, some new and a few you might not of heard. We love M.A.G.S. new song "Drugs". Such a great happy song for someone that wants there partner "out"!
There are also a few old favorites from REM, The Eagles, etc. There are people singing of "devotion" the "strangest things" and "Beverly Hills".
Well, not to worry, remember we are all here to go "off the grid" and forget a while.
The "Playlist" runs on Spotify-Click on the link to listen Swimming Pools, Movie Stars
The Mix...
Grilled Pineapple Mojito
A little libation to keep you cool at the pool.
Think... Mojito and Pina Colada all in one. The grilled
pineapple gives it a nice smoky-sweet flavor.
What you need...
2 rings of fresh pineapple
6-10 mint leaves
1 tbsp of lime juice
1 tbsp agave nectar
2 oz white rum
3 oz Baileys Almond
4 oz pineapple juice
What you do...
Grill the pineapple rings until you see the grill marks.
Muddle 1 grilled pineapple ring with mint leaves, lime juice and agave.
Place the muddled ingredients into a shaker.
Combine rum, Baileys Almande and pineapple juice.
Shake and pour over ice (do not strain).
Garnish with a pineapple wedge... tiny umbrella optional.
No Other Place I'd Rather Be.
Than Sitting By The Pool By The Sea!
Please... Day Drink Responsibly
&
Keep On Cookin'!
