Tidbits:
Here is my rendition of the garlic – spice – herb dip that I get at a popular Italian restaurant that I quite enjoy. It’s the main reason I go there, so I decided I needed to figure out how to make it myself. It may not be an exact replica, but it satisfies my craving 🙂
Ingredients: (serves approximately 4)
2 large cloves garlic (3-4 if they are small), minced (passing it through the mincer gets a lot more flavor out of it for this recipe, chopped won’t be the same)
1/2 tsp fresh finely chopped rosemary
1/4 tsp dry basil
1/8 tsp dry oregano
1/8 tsp red pepper flakes
1/8 tsp sea salt (and maybe an extra pinch)
Fresh ground pepper
1/3 cup good quality extra virgin olive oil
Loaf of delicious bread (I love an herb Focaccia for this!)
Directions:
1. Combine all ingredients except for olive oil on to a small plate.
2. Add olive oil on top and mix with a fork in a pressing and swirling motion (you may want more or less olive oil so it’s best to just eyeball it according to your personal preference)
A Delicious Distraction 
