Father's Day was pretty relaxed here at the pied-a-terre. We started the morning with croissants and tea out on the terrace overlooking Oyster Creek..............................
With it's odd assortment of ducks, turtles and sea birds...............................................
Went poolside with Mimosas for a couple of hours..........................................
I made Lemon Ricotta Hotcakes for brunch .............the kiddos called to wish Jim a Happy Father's Day. Jim is such a wonderful Dad - our kids are crazy about him...Me too!
Siesta time on this hot sultry day - later - tea and chocolates.........................................
Happy Father's Day!
Lemone Ricotta Hotcakes
6 large eggs, separated
1 1/2 cups Ricotta cheese
1/2 cup melted butter, cooled
1/2 cup all purpose flour
4 tbls sugar
1/2 tsp salt
6 tbls lemon zest
confectioners' sugar
1 cup fresh berries
Mix egg yolks, ricotta cheese, and butter in a large bowl. Set aside. combine flour, sugar, salt and 2 tablespoons lemon zest in a bowl. Slowly add dry ingredients to the egg mixture and mix well. Set aside. Beat egg whites in a bowl with an electric mixer until firm peaks form. Carefully fold egg whites into batter. Lightly grease a griddle or non stick pan and place over medium heat for one minute. Ladle about 1/4 cup batter on griddle for each cake. cook cakes for several minutes on each side until golden. Serve with a sprinkling of confectioners' sugar, remaining lemon zest and berries.
Photos By: Ryannan Bryer de Hickman
Sotto Il Monte Vineyards
