The Hansen Family

If you don't already know this about me, I LOVE the 4th of July. Have you seen our family photo ? #redwhiteandblue Since this holiday, like any holiday, creeps up on us, I thought I would share a simple recipe that we eat weekly in the summer. It's especially delicious when you can get tomatoes right off the vine from your garden. Ingredients: 2 medium tomatoes (preferably home grown) 4 basil leaves 3 Tbls. olive oil 1 1/2 tbls. balsamic vinegar (or more to your liking) Pinch of Minced Garlic (or fresh garlic if you have it) 1 large french bread loaf Preheat oven to 350. Slice bread into desired thickness (I like them thin). Toast in oven for about 5 minutes, or until desired toasty-ness (I know it's not a word). Dice tomatoes and put in a bowl. Its easiest to cut the tomatoes with a serrated knife. Chop basil leaves and stir in with tomatoes. Drizzle olive oil and balsamic vinegar, then sprinkle minced garlic. Let sit, if you can, so the fla...

We will be celebrating Independence Day this week! I LOVE this holiday, I mean, I might LOVE it more than Christmas. I might have to make a Target run and get the kids all Red, White and Blue clothes. I love seeing their faces watching the fireworks and playing at night catching fireflies. OOooooh I love the 4th of July. Wish I had some extra time to make this: source It will definitely be on my project list in the near future and I know the kids would love to help too! What are you doing or creating for the 4th of July? Follow on Bloglovin so you don't miss out!