rainy day

Cold and rainy day; decided to work at home instead. Well, no -- that decision wasn't made for me. I went to work, only to find that no one else did. So went to Border's instead. Order vanilla latte, scone, and a dose of warmth.

Jeans: F21; boots: colin stuart; shirt: tj maxx; scarf: express; leather cuff: vintage cats: rescued

At night, I didn't feel very 'dinner entree' so made appetizers instead. With beer. Hell yeah

Bruschetta on french bread (probably 4-5 servings, but I ate it all and I'm a garbage disposer at heart)

• 2 gloves of minced garlic
• 1.5 tbsp minced shallot
• 2 roma tomatoes, diced
• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• fresh basil, chopped
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp salt + 1 tsp pepper
• slices of 3/4 inch cut french loaf (or italian bread is fine)
• Parmesan and/or mozzarella cheese, grated.

>>Preheat broiler

>>Mixed garlic, shallot, tomatoes, basil, olive oil, vinegar, oregano, S&P in a large bowl. Chilled for 10 minutes.

>>brush some EVOO onto sliced bread; put in broiler for 1-2 mins until golden

>>Take out bread; add equal amount of tomato mixture on each. Top with cheese of your choice.

>> Put in broiler for 5 mins. Serve immediately.

Bon appetite!