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Life Moves Pretty Fast

“Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.”  ―  Ferris Bueller It's so true. Last week I was checking out my many rose bushes and wondering when they would bloom. They seem late this year.  A few days later I was outside chasing one of my little dogs. She is losing her hearing and sight, but I swear her little legs are running faster than ever. It's never been like her to run off. While I was running after her (or more like hobbling and limping) I noticed a couple of bushes with a few roses.  After I got the pup settled and inside, I went back out to cut a few roses. The bees even took pity on me and allowed me to cut some of their sage blossoms. I placed the pretty little vase from my Mother's collection by a few Paris mementos. 
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What's For Dessert? Affogato

If you have vanilla ice cream and espresso (or very strong coffee), then you have an impressive last minute dessert. In Italian, “affogato” means “drowned” or “drowned in coffee.“ It refers to an Italian espresso-based beverage in which hot espresso is poured over a scoop - or two scoops of vanilla ice cream or gelato.

That's the simplest form of this after dinner treat, however there are many delicious combinations to create with various flavors of ice cream or gelato: butter brickle, butter pecan, and even chocolate. For a "grown up" dinner party pour a shot of Amaretto, Bailey's, Frangelico, or Kahlua over the ice cream, as well as the espresso. 

 Make a presentation garnish with one or more: whipped cream, caramel syrup, chocolate syrup; and top with chocolate sprinkles, grated chocolate, cocoa powder, or crushed chocolate espresso beans. To really indulge, serve with a biscotti on the side. Trust me, there will be plenty of creamy liquid for dipping. 

 In a pretty coffee cup or bowl add: 1-2 scoops of vanilla ice cream or gelato. Pour 3-4 shots of warm espresso over ice cream. Optional: add liquor and garnish. Serve with a spoon, and serve immediately while the espresso is still warm. 

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