E-A-S-Y Summer Appetizer

Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus











30 medium asparagus stalks
4 ounces of peppered Boursin cheese (garlic herb would work too)
 1/4 of a pound of thinly sliced prosciutto
 1/4 of a cup of honey mustard


Trim the asparagus stalks so that the spears are 5 inches long. In a deep skillet bring 1 1/2 inches salted water to a boil and cook the asparagus until they are crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. In a colander drain the asparagus and rinse under cold water. Drain the asparagus well on paper towels.

In a bowl mash the Boursin with a fork until it is smooth. Cut 1 slice of prosciutto lengthwise into 1-inch strips and spread each strip with about 1/2 teaspoon Boursin. Spread about 1/4 teaspoon mustard over the Boursin and wrap each strip in a spiral around an asparagus spear, trimming any excess. Make more hors d'oeuvres with the remaining prosciutto, Boursin, mustard, and asparagus spears in the same manner.




I got to taste this appetizer when a friend, Lisa Krebs, brought it to a cookout.  Thanks Lisa!  Who knew in Jr. High we would be swapping recipes.









                                                     
                                                 

WHERE DO I FIND AN OPEN HOUSE POSTING IN TOLEDO?

Confused about where to look for Open House postings? Lately, I have heard this or some variation of "How and where do I find and Open House"? With the majority of Realtors moving away from print and embracing advertising online, it's a bit confusing on where to point your browser. Well, the confusion ends here! Go to www.SurfToledoHomes.com and click on the "Find an Open House" link. It's a direct feed from the Toledo MLS so regardless of the Real Estate company, it should populate.

HAPPY HUNTING!

Click below for a handy Open House checklist.
http://images.frontdoor.com/FDOOR/packages/home_selling/OpenHouse-Seller-Checklist.pdf

Scent is a first impression when selling your home.

When your home is on the market, everything is scrutinized, especially how your home smells. Pet order and smoke are probably at the top of the "turn off a buyer quickly" scents. Other odors to watch out for: cooking (grease) smell, your trash, and diaper pails (even when they are empty can be very stinky).

Here are my top picks for making your home smell buyer friendly:)

1. Open the windows

2. Get your carpets professionally cleaned

3. If you have a basement, get a dehumidifier.

4. Run lemon wedges through your garbage disposal.

5. Don't smoke in or around your house.

A product that I really like and use in my own home is SMELL BEGONE citrus scent. It's a solid and can be purchased at Bed, Bath and Beyond.