{"id":4828,"date":"2023-09-07T20:59:04","date_gmt":"2023-09-07T20:59:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/marigoldonline.net\/?p=4828"},"modified":"2023-09-06T20:59:56","modified_gmt":"2023-09-06T20:59:56","slug":"heraclitus-was-right","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/marigoldonline.net\/?p=4828","title":{"rendered":"Heraclitus Was Right"},"content":{"rendered":"

Heraclitus was the ancient Greek who wrote \u201cyou can\u2019t step into the same river twice.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0 On the money!<\/h3>\n

I rented the same adorable, quirky house in Bucks County as last year when the whole thing was blissful perfection. \u00a0Although the house remains adorable and quirky this year\u2019s experience had a few bumps. On day two I launched my rented car into the gully at the side of the \u2018challenging\u2019 driveway requiring a visit from AAA.<\/h3>\n
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Car in gully<\/p><\/div>\n

It took the (very unpleasant) AAA guy an hour to extricate it. In addition, I suspect Avis will not be thrilled with the damage to the front right fender. On the plus side, the car emerged drivable and no one was hurt.<\/h3>\n

Last year was bug-free. This time something\u2014not a simple mosquito\u2014fed all over me. Four days later the itching subsided.<\/h3>\n

All my electronics worked except my laptop which refused to hold the Wi-Fi signal.<\/h3>\n

However, these were minor matters. My houseguests were delightful as were many adventures. There was a painting-and-pottery show at which guest #1, a pottery devotee, admired the work and chatted with the potter. Guest #2 and I went to the Moravian Tile & Pottery Works on the National Registry of Historic Places and had a great time seeing the place, learning about the founder, Henry Chapman Mercer, and meeting a young tile-maker who demo-d some of the processes.<\/h3>\n
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A demo at the tile works<\/p><\/div>\n

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I connected for lunch with a friend I hadn\u2019t seen for years. The produce stands were great; I ate some of the best corn ever. Frenchtown, just across the Delaware, remains entertaining if crowded on weekends. Older daughter and her partner came for Labor Day weekend which included a visit to the Stover Grist Mill open only once a year for tours; a mini-hike; dinner at Caleb\u2019s American Kitchen, an excellent restaurant in the \u2018hood, and Scrabble.<\/h3>\n

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To my mind, a caprese sandwich when tomatoes are really good spells summer (OK, end of summer.) Note: The pesto called for isn\u2019t classic pesto; it\u2019s what the recipe creators call \u201ccreamy basil sauce.\u201d \u00a0Real pesto\u2014homemade or bought would be fine as well and especially great if you\u2019re anti-mayo.<\/h3>\n

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Caprese Sandwich<\/strong> \u2013 courtesy Cookie and Kate<\/h3>\n

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1 baguette (16 ounces) or any good, sturdy bread you have (personally I like sourdough)<\/h3>\n

1 tablespoon thick balsamic vinegar or balsamic glaze<\/h3>\n

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil<\/h3>\n

1 \u00bd cups arugula<\/h3>\n

\u00a08 oz mozzarella<\/h3>\n

2 medium-sized ripe tomatoes, sliced into \u00bc-inch thick rounds<\/h3>\n

Flaky sea salt or kosher salt<\/h3>\n

Creamy basil sauce (this makes extra<\/h3>\n

1 small or \u00bd medium clove garlic, roughly chopped (not for me)<\/h3>\n

\u00bd cup mayonnaise<\/h3>\n

\u00bd cup (1 ounce) lightly packed fresh basil<\/h3>\n

\u00bc teaspoon fine sea salt<\/h3>\n

Freshly ground black pepper, to taste<\/h3>\n

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C and K begin by toasting bread which isn\u2019t necessary to my mind.<\/h3>\n

To make basil sauce they suggest using a food processor. I concur but a mini chop would also work. As written it makes about \u00be cup. Leftover sauce is great on raw veggies.<\/h3>\n

To assemble the sandwiches, lightly drizzle balsamic and olive oil over half of the cut sides of bread. Layer some arugula on top, then weigh it down with rounds of mozzarella.<\/h3>\n

Top with the sliced tomato, then sprinkle the tomato lightly with flaky salt.\u00a0 Spread the basil sauce generously over the cut side of the remaining slices of bread. Place them face down over the tomatoes. Serve or take on an end-of-summer picnic. Hum something Italian and maybe pour ros\u00e9 wine if it\u2019s a dinner or especially celebratory lunch.<\/h3>\n

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