Labor Day

as a hairstylist, i usually have monday's off.  this year, i've been working them since opening the style bar which makes me extremely thankful for labor day!  i have big plans to stay in all day, lounge with my husband and spend some time cooking.  we just returned from a fabulous weekend trip to Chicago with some friends so i'm feeling very blessed.  i'll post a few of our 'touristy' pictures soon.  

ok so i'm headed to Pinterest to find some yummy recipes.  for now, i'll share a recipe i found online a bit ago.  i'm going to make this tomorrow if i can find some fresh tomatoes at the grocery store.  have a wonderful and relaxing labor day!  i'll be sleeping in!  i hope you can do the same!

Heirloom Cherry Tomato Salad

Serves six
Ingredients:
3 pints ripe heirloom cherry tomatoes, halved, from a local farm stand
2 scallions, sliced
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
3-4 tablespoon good quality extra virgin olive oil
10 leaves of fresh basil, chopped, plus a few extra small leaves for garnish
Kosher salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
One loaf of great quality crusty Italian bread or French baguette

Directions:
Place the scallions in a small bowl with the vinegar and a few pinches of salt and black pepper.
Allow to sit for 15 minutes. Whisk in the extra virgin olive oil to make a vinaigrette.
Place the tomatoes in a large bowl, season with salt and pepper and allow to sit for 10 minutes.


Add the vinaigrette and basil to the tomatoes, and mix. Season to taste.
Spoon the salad into serving bowls, garnish with the small basil leaves.
Slice the bread and serve with the salad.