Life's been so busy. BUT I do have a monumental occasion to share with you all.
Okay. Maybe not monumental, but it's a big deal for me because I've been wanting it for so long.
We finally bought an SLR.
Looooooooove it!
Take a peek, the pictures are amazing:
That lasagna looks good, doesn't it? It's been a work in progress. The culmination of a very long arduous process finding the perfect balance between cheese, sauce and meat. Each component requiring numerous trials in the great search for cheesy, saucy, lasagna perfection.
These gorgeous little gems are quick, easy and delicious beyond belief. Make sure you buy good tomatoes. These are Sun Golds and Sweet Reds. Toss in olive oil to coat along with finely diced garlic*. Drizzle 2-3 tbsp of good aged balsamic vinegar over the tomatoes; good balsamic vinegar is sweet and a little thick almost like a reduction. A typical bottle will cost ~$20, but trust me -- well worth the money. Drizzle the vinegar over the tomatoes, toss and you will see that they form tiny beads on the tomatoes...add sea salt and pepper to taste and you have a very savory summer salad that could make you weep with joy. Seriously, takes less than 5 mins to create.
*Note: you want to make sure to put the garlic in with the olive oil. Add later, and the balsamic vinegar will stain the garlic. It's prettier this way. Remember: you eat with your eyes!
[Forgot to mention the basil. Sprinkle with a chiffonade of basil. Now, it's perfect.]
Since we spent so much on our camera, I've resolved to eat at home for the rest of the month. Perhaps posting pictures of our dinner will allow me to use my camera and force me to cook every night!
Anyhoo...goodnight dearly beloved. I'm falling asleep...sweet dreams, Everyone.
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