Niik

Fresh Brussels Sprouts (Shaved) • Toasted Walnuts (preferably toasted yourself then cooled and crumbled) • Fresh Pomegranate Seeds • Flat Leaf Italian Parsley (Coarsely chopped.) • Fresh Celery (Trimmed and sliced thinly on the diagonal) • Crumbled Macedonian Feta (Whichever Feta you prefer, really) • Kosher Salt • Freshly Ground Black Pepper • Good Olive Oil (May need more, depending on your taste) • Freshly Squeezed Meyer Lemon Juice (Again according to your taste)

olive oil • butter • yellow onion (medium diced) • fresh garlic (minced) • pearl barley (check for pebbles) • white wine • chicken broth (may need a cup more) • fresh asparagus (cut into bite size) • generous handful of fresh asiago • fresh black pepper, to taste • salt, to taste (I prefer Fleur de sel with herbs de Provence)

fresh garlic, minced • yellow onion, medium diced • yams, peeled/medium diced • fresh basil, chopped • half and half cream • milk • salt and pepper to taste • plum tomatoes (28 oz)