Caprese Tarts

I made these tarts the other day as an appetizer. They were delicious! I tried to find something circular to use to cut them out, but all I could find was a cookie cutter in the shape of my fabulous home state. They turned out really well - yummy and cute! I guess you could just cut them into squares, or use another fun cookie cutter!





Caprese Tarts - as seen on Annies's Eats

Caprese Tarts
Ingredients:
2 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed
Olive oil
Kosher salt
Black pepper
Cherry tomatoes, sliced thinly
Fresh mozzarella cheese, diced
Fresh basil, minced

Directions:
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Using a round biscuit cutter, cut rounds of puff pastry. Transfer them to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush the puff pastry rounds lightly with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Top each round with sliced tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil. Bake in preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until golden. Serve warm.

Source: Annie’s Eats

Aren't my nieces beautiful?

We drove from DC down to Flo-rida to see CO's family. We got to stop and see my sister and her family along the way. We had tons of fun playing with them at the pool, and CO loves reading them stories.

Aren't they beautiful?

 

 

 

 

"Spanish Tonio"

CO had a conference in San Antonio (or "spanish tonio" as my niece says) a few weeks ago, and since we're technically homeless now, I tagged along and explored the city. I enjoyed the River Walk, the Alamo (she was amazed I saw Elmo!), and the snow cones in Alamo Plaza (though they've got NOTHING on shave ice). We also met up with one of CO's old Coast Guard buddies and his family, who live in San Antonio.

 

 

 

 

DC

We went to DC to scope out housing. Thank goodness we found something that we like! There were all sorts of strange houses in our price range in the area we want to be in - everything from not having a stove to smelling like curry... it was crazy!

While in DC, we went to our favorite pizza place - 2 Amy's for some DOC-certified pizza! Delicious! I've been dreaming about it ever since CO got his orders :) 2 Amy's is kind of by the National Cathedral, so we drove by there and I snapped a quick picture from the car - the cathedral is so pretty!

 

 

 

 

Oh Meijer, how I love thee...

A while back ago, Swiss Ms. was kind enough to send me her favorite Swiss treat (Choco Bananas!!!). I savored them (aka didn't even share them with CO) and cherished every bite. And then guess what I saw the other day - Meijer has them! Who knew!?!?!

Swiss Ms, I guess this is good news for when you come back to the states! I still like them from you better!

This again?

CO is polishing his uniform shoes tonight, in anticipation of reporting in tomorrow. Sigh. I guess his student life is over. :(


I'm trying to decide if I should go to nursing school or not. Hmmm. The deadline for submitting my deposit is tomorrow and I still haven't decided. Swell.

We're here

We made it.

We're looking for houses/condos/townhomes/apartments/places to live, and it's not a fun process. We can't seem to find things in good locations that have good space or good kitchens or anything. It seems like we have to sacrifice at least two things with each place...

Which is more valuable? Location? Space (900 sq ft?)? Comfort? Not smelling like curry? I'm having problems prioritizing.

CO actually said to me tonight that maybe living on a base wouldn't be so bad. They give you a house - some of them aren't that bad... You don't have to deal with realtors or setting up a billion appointments or whatever... hmmm.

But on the other hand, we've been able to take advantage of the commissary while we've been here - it's the first time since we've been married we've really had an accessible commissary (or two!). Holy cow! Some things are really cheap there. Other things, not so much, but overall, I think it cuts down prices.