I prefer to blog from my laptop, and I had one from work. However, I needed to give it back becauuuuse....
I got a new job! :-) :-) I will be teaching elementary music literally five minutes from my husband's job, so no more one hour + commutes for each of us! This also means we are moving and looking for a place to live in Lynchburg - cue stress cue crazy excitement!
So anyways, my husband brought his laptop home, and I wanted to share my new recipe obsession with you all....
Bruschetta!
My husband has a very green thumb. His garden this summer has been very successful, and I find myself and abundance of cherry tomatoes and basil. So needless to say I've been making bruschetta a lot - as a yummy snack for myself with toasted bread or even as a main course with pasta.
Crazy overgrown cherry tomato plant, courtesy of the hubs.....
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And what I do with it!! I usually eat this as a snack when he's at work so he is a little miffed he hardly gets to eat his tomatoes... anyway :-P
Cherry Tomato Brurschetta
1 cup or so cherry tomatoes, cut in half
Generous handful of fresh basil leaves
1 clove of garlic, minced
1 tsp salt (or to taste)
1 tsp fresh cracked black pepper (or to taste)
Juice from 1/2 a lime
1 tbsp olive oil
Splash of balsamic vinegar
Dash of crushed red pepper flakes
How to make it:
Carefully cut all of your cherry tomatoes in half and put in a bowl. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix around gently so the tomatoes can absorb all the flavors. Stick in the fridge and allow the bruschetta to marinate for at least 15 minutes.
Serve with on top of toasted bread with cheese or even toss with pasta!
The fresh cracked black pepper is really awesome.... totally worth it if you are still using regular black pepper.
I will keep everyone posted on our new adventures! We're very excited for this move and our new life in Lynchburg. :)
