This Sparkling Rose with Strawberries and Tomatoes is a unique and refreshing take on the classic ros. The strawberry sweetness and tomato acidity perfectly balance the sparkling wine, while the basil adds a fresh and aromatic touch.

Instructions: Combine sugar and water in a small saucepan. Cook, stirring occasionally, over medium-high heat until the sugar dissolves. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool. Combine sparkling rose, sliced strawberries, cherry tomatoes, and torn basil leaves in a large pitcher. Pour the sugar syrup into the pitcher and mix well. Enjoy while chilled.

Today’s garden haul!! This raised bed has been such a trooper 🥹 It has produced so much despite everything being too close together.

I ended up using some of the tomatoes and basil to make a personal thin crust pizza 🤤 I topped it with a garlic & herb spread, an Italian cheese blend, spinach, and onions.

Neither the looks nor the taste of a cherry tomato remind me of cherries. Not even remotely. We could have called them grape tomatoes. It implies a smaller size and a peculiar shape. Cherry tomatoes aren’t even the size of cherries. THEY ARE BIGGER. What kinds of mutant cherries did the person that named cherry tomatoes eat?

My in-laws came to visit in early June for a weekend, and ahead of their arrival on Friday, I made some pan de cristal again to go with an appetizer that my mother-in-law loves to make in the summer where she roasts cherry tomatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper at 350 degrees until they burst (about 15-20 minutes), and then she pours them into a serving vessel of choice and plop a nice ball of burrata in the middle, topping with some torn basil or another fresh herb of your choice. We got to use some of our homegrown basil, which was pretty exciting! Served with torn bits of toasted bread, it’s a really tasty and warm spin on the classic bruschetta.

This Spinach, Cabbage, and Lettuce Salad is a light lunch or dinner salad that is delicious and healthy. The spinach, cabbage, and lettuce combine to create a variety of textures and flavors, while the red onion, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, feta cheese, and toasted almonds add crunch and flavor.

Instructions: Spinach, cabbage, and lettuce should be washed and dried. Combine the spinach, cabbage, and lettuce in a large mixing bowl. To the bowl, add the red onion, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber. Top the salad with the feta cheese and toasted almonds. Gently toss the salad to combine all of the ingredients. Serve right away and enjoy.

My sister wants to be Jody’s mom so bad 🤣