Monday, June 27, 2011

Mozzarella Grilled Cheese

It is cheesy. Melty. Flavorful.  Rich. Crispy. DELICIOUS! I want to eat it every day for the rest of my life!


A PINTEREST inspired Recipe

You Will Need

{4} slices bread {I used fresh baked Rosemary bread from NOVAS Bakery}
{½} lb fresh mozzarella, sliced thick
{1} large tomatoes, cut into thick slices
{1} cup basil pesto {I used the store-bought stuff}
Freshly ground black pepper
Extra-virgin olive oil
 


Assemble sandwich by smearing insides of bread slices with pesto. 


 Arrange a layer of mozzarella slices and season with a few turns of fresh pepper. 


Layer the tomato slices over the top and then place another piece of bread on top to make the sandwich. 


Drizzle olive oil over skillet's surface and place sandwiches on the hot skillet or panini press. {If using a skillet, place another heavy skillet over the top to form a "press".} Turn after 2 to 3 minutes and replace weight.


 The sandwich is ready when golden brown and mozzarella has melted around the edges.


ENJOY!

Sunday, June 26, 2011

Girls Weekend

This past weekend a few of my girlfriends come into town for a much needed  reunion. It’s hard to believe that I met these girls only 2 short years ago and since then all of our lives have all changed so much!  In less than TWO years, we’ve all changed jobs, 2 of us got engaged, and 2 moved to new cities! And although we may be separated by miles, whenever we get together we all pick up right where we left off, nothing changes, ever. What a wonderful weekend with lots of laughs, lots of hugs, lots of wine, lots of reminiscing, lots of good food, and lots of new memories together…

 
To jumpstart the weekend, Mel hosted a fabulous party with  lots of new and old friends!



We spent the whole next day catching up! Can you believe once upon a time we were all co-workers?





I love you girls!
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