i have been asked to cook for a political reception in june - just appetizers. i love making appetizers, i love eating appetizers. i made these over the weekend and thought they turned out great - both in taste and appearance. as for now, this is on the "guest list" for this upcoming event. they could not be easier. i fear even writing this so called recipe down, as i may offend you. but here it goes... start with a toothpick, and skewer in the following order (or however you think would look best) grape tomato, one leaf of fresh oregano, pitted kalamata olive, baby cucumber -sliced and halved, and feta cheese. i just broke off the feta, rather then cubing it, for a more rustic look. drizzle a bit of olive oil only over the feta and sprinkle with salt and pepper. done. these are fantastic, because in one bite you can eat all that's on the toothpick - no fuss!. i think at social gatherings when appetizers are the only offerings, it should be easy to eat. guests should be able to eat and still talk, without the potential of dropping food on the floor or struggling to bite into something and being left to wipe their chin off. just my opinion, though. and speaking of opinions, i bet these would be nice with mint instead of oregano (on a big mint kick these days).
