After a short break I'm happy to say that the L.A. in Bloom webisodes are back! And for this first episode of season two, we are back in the kitchen for a cozy afternoon of crostini making. Crostini, which translates to “little toasts” in Italian, are a simple snack, ideal for an informal afternoon get-together with friends. I recently whipped up a batch for my friend Joanna Williams (owner of the vintage textile studio, Kneeland Co.), which we enjoyed with chai tea lattes. It’s as easy as picking up a baguette along with some inspiring savory and sweet ingredients for toppings. One simple rule: combinations of flavors are the key. Other than that the the options are endless - let your imagination run wild!
Full recipes after the jump.
Crostini x 3 - Lemony Avocado, Blue Cheese Honey and Nutella Pear
Serves 2
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one baguette
extra virgin olive oil
avocado
juice of half a lemon
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
sea salt
blue cheese, 4 slices (preferably point reyes)
one tablespoon honey
four tablespoons chocolate hazelnut spread (nutella)
½ pear, thinly sliced
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Slice the baguette into inch-thick pieces on a diagonal. Drizzle with olive oil and sea salt. Arrange on a foil-lined baking sheet and cook for 12 minutes until lightly brown and crisp.
Lemony Avocado Crostini:
Slice the avocado in half, remove the pit and spoon the flesh into a bowl with the lemon juice. Mash it all together until you have a spreadable mixture. Take four of your crostini and spread a heaping tablespoon of the lemony avocado on each. Drizzle with finishing quality olive oil, red pepper flakes and a sprinkling of sea salt.
Blue Cheese Honey Crostini:
Top four slices of crostini with think slices of cheese. Drizzle liberally with honey.
Nutella Pear Crostini:
Spread nutella on crostini and top with a with a thinly sliced piece of pear. Sprinkle with sea salt.
Enjoy with chai tea latte!
29 comments:
looks like the perfect afternoon snack and those textiles look divine!
I love your videos...so fun and inspiring. And it's so great how you surround yourself with creative people.
food + mexican textiles + joanna + obj.+totem = amazing!! (p.s. have you tried brie and nutella atop crostini while watching the food network?? - so good)
Hooray! So excited for season 2!!
Im so excited for the new webisode series! You are so fabulous and inspiring to watch! Can't wait for the next :)
I eat a bigger version of that avocado crostini almost every single day.
I loved this, so simple and perfect! I will definitely be making these crostinis. Your webisodes are endlessly inspiring!
LOVE!!!! two of my favorite ladies!
wow, this is soooooo beautiful!!! I LOVE it.
Yay! So glad the webisodes are back!
I'm drinking your shake while watching!!
Love avocado crostini. Really, avocado anything. Can't wait to try the other two. Such a great idea for an afternoon snack.
And love your Object and Totem necklace.
Hey!
You,ve probably been asked many times before but would you mind telling me what nail vanish you are wearing?
Thanks in advance x
Yay, webisode! So cozy. They make me inexplicably happy. :)
Love your webisodes! Glad to see this one, so easy!
Webisodes are back...Yayyyy!!! Love this one! Going to prepare some this week. I so needed this yesterday when I had a house full of guest and did not have time to prepare anything. Not good! Thanks for sharing!
Wonderful webisode! If you are interested in textiles you should someday venture to Peru and visit the Museo Amano in Lima. Their collection will astound you. I've been lucky to visit several times and I'm blown away every time.
Maria @ Orchard Bloom
What a beautiful theme, the mixture of the colourful textiles and a different take on high tea - so fun! :)
Yay, I am so happy that the Webisodes are back! The combination of pear and nutella is brilliant, can't wait to try it.
cozenstien!
So easy and mouthwatering and I say it is a perfect solo lunch or dinner option for me when the special fella is away around meal-time. Thanks Heather.
I love the webisode and especially one that features Joanna as a special guest!
Yum!! I'm hungry now! What a lovely afternoon.
In other news, Heather, I recently acquired a Vitamix. Your date shake is at the top of my list!
Love this webisode. It's the perfect venue for your endless talent. xo
The crostini looks delish and the textiles are to die for. Happy to see a new webisode!
Yo H Tay: is it weird that this morning Adam and I made your date shake (LOVED IT) and tonight I made the avocado crostini for a friend who came over?? It was a delicious day!
Love this! Now I'm starving and dying to make these crostinis! Thanks Heather :-)
My 2 favorite girls!!!
yay! webisodes are back and you made something i can eat as a vegetarian! ;) would love to know what ring you are wearing on your right hand.
cute!!! Finally, I got to watch this...worth the wait. :)
Why was I not there? Seriously? I want all of that in my mouth right now.
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