Let's Make...Arugula and Prosciutto Flatbread

I originally made this flatbread a couple of years ago to impress someone. They were so impressed, that every time I offered to cook for them, they requested flatbread. I have since made this really simple and delicious recipe for family and friends with the same response- this is REALLY good!

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon of butter
• 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup Gorgonzola cheese
• 6 slices of prosciutto
• Handful of arugula
• Prepared flatbread

To make:

• Preheat oven to 375
• In a small sauce pan over medium heat, melt butter and stir in flour for about 30 seconds
• Whisk in cream, stirring frequently until mixture thickens (about 6-7 minutes)
• Add in Gorgonzola cheese until melted
• Remove mixture from heat
• Place flatbread on baking sheet and spoon on Gorgonzola mixture and spread to edge of the flatbread
• Top with prosciutto and arugula 
• Bake in oven for 15 minutes
• Remove from oven and cut into pieces, serve hot
• Enjoy!

Notes:

• Blue cheese can be used in place of Gorgonzola
• Prepared thin crust pizza can be used in place of flatbread
• I break the slices of prosciutto into smaller pieces, but can use whole pieces
• I will sometimes sprinkle parmesan cheese over the prosciutto and arugula before placing in the oven

What the Pod(cast)?

As a extrovert and social person, the past few months have been a bit of a struggle for me. My social life is not what I'm used to or what I would like it to be. I have gone with the flow and have tried my best to adjust and fill my time in other ways. These "other ways" is reading more (I've read 50+ books since April) and twice daily walks in the picturesque town I'm calling home during these crazy times. I've also taken to listening to podcast while I walk.

Grownups Read Things They Wrote As Kids

This is my favourite podcast! There haven't been any new epsidoes this year- as the are recorded live. But I am going back and re-listening to old episodes and they are just as funny the second or third time around.

Missin' Curfew

Former NHLers Jimmy Hayes, Shane O'Brien, and Scotty Upshall- who I've loved since he played for Canada at the World Juniors- talk hockey. Fun to hear their take on what going on in the league and hear stories from their playing days. 

You Can Sit With Us

The TryWives- who you may know from The TryGuys on Youtube- have their own podcast! This podcast is just like sitting and having a chat with your girlfriends. They cover a variety of topics, are relatable and entertaining.

Zack to the Future

Mark-Paul Gosselaar is watching Save by the Bell episodes for the first time. Fun to get his reaction and behind the scenes info. 

SimplyPodLogical

Ben and Cristine of Simply Nailogical have a podcast! My fellow Canadians cover a variety of topics. I've always loved the banter between Ben and Cristine on their YouTube channel, so I'm loving that they have podcast. These two are so down to earth and real. 

Steal from the Best

This podcast will inspire you to succeed in business and in life. Highly successful and relatable guests- lawyers, real estate agents, event professionals, etc- share their stories and experiences, and listeners can "steal" their ideas. Love that the guests are relatable and not super successful billionaires that have success that the average person won't be able to attain.

Hello October

Here we are, a week into October. The summer (and September) just flew by. I'm not big on Fall, simply because it leads into November- which along with March is the dreariest, saddest month in my opinion- and Winter. 

I do like the crispy Fall air and the beautiful foliage. Salted caramel everything and hearty soups. Cozy blankets and fleece pullovers. Thanksgiving and family celebrations- birthdays and wedding anniversaries. 

October has a lot to offer.

In Ontario, we are in a second wave and have been asked to pause our social bubbles and only interact with people in our immediate household. While it is discouraging to be back tracking, I'm more than happy to do my part to keep other safe and healthy, to do my part to help eliminate the spread of COVID. 

October will be different. No large family gatherings to celebrate. Even a small family gathering won't be the same, as my brother lives in a different province and won't be able to come home. 

This October- like the majority of the months this year- will be different than any other October. But, I will do what I can to make it one for the memory books. I will live life, embrace this unique time, and do what I can to stay happy. 

Here's to...

• Walks on the beach
• Enjoying the beauty of Fall colours
• Weekends wrapped in a blanket reading
• Warm cups of goodness from a local café
• Being thankful 
  

Make the most of October, enjoy it while you can, while it's here.