And That's Entertainment...

Ah yes, entertaining. We are all recovering from the holidays and possibly the last thing we would like to do is have a boat load of people over, eating your food, drinking your wine, breathing your air. Yes, it takes me a while to recover after the holidays. I just want to hole up and do nothing. Absolutely nothing. This malady can lead to isolation and 12 cats. Luckily I have three kids that force me outside to do something other than work. Then I start to get that itchy nagging feeling that.... I MUST HAVE A WINE AND CHEESE PARTAY!

The good ole fermented party. It is the perfect way to ease back into life and talking to other adults. It has to be quick and it has to be easy. I have found that just unwrapping, uncorking, untwisting stuff out of their packaging, plating beautifully plus some good tunes will equal a great time with little effort. Getting people liquored up and stuffing them with cheese and olives works.

Now, what about dessert? Good question. It cannot involve cooking or something that has to be fussed over. Answer = Gelato Cookies. They can be made in about 10 minutes and hours ahead. Don't be shy! Buy your favorite cookies or make them! Match the gelato to the cookie or the cookie to your favorite gelato.

Gelato Cookies!

Take the pint of gelato out of the freezer and let soften for about 10 minutes.

Scoop gelato out onto your favorite cookie.

Top with another cookie.

Wrap in parchment. Freeze.

Take out 5-10 minutes before serving. Place on plate and BAM! Dessert!

Holy crap that was easy! Your guests will be transported to the playground just after leaving the ice cream man! Instant childhood...with grappa.




Delicious photos by Nate