It's Really Hot!

We are tolerating record heat to the tune of 112ºf, after the mildest summer on record. It's a very dry heat reminiscent of my time in Tucson, Arizona. Challenge in this little kitchen is to not use the oven but do everything stovetop. Even better would be to use a barbecue but there isn't room to swing one on the back stoop. Tonight it's risotto, which keeps the flame on for quite a while but it's a small sacrifice for the luscious shrimp, firm but tender arborio rice fragrant with garlic and shallots, broccoli raab beside, and a nice chilled glass of a local Pinot Noir to meet the sweat. The kitchen is usually warm, but why not warm it up just a little more! Topsy Turvy on the DVD just to juggle things up. Stay cool!