Goat Cheese Tart

In the summer of 2005 I moved in to an apartment with my BFF Rachel. It was our first time to really be on our own. We became enamored in the Food Network and loved experimenting with recipes. We soon discovered that I loved to cook and while Rachel also loved to cook she was a fabulous baker. Today I was cleaning my kitchen, removing the cookbooks on the counter and several pieces of paper started to fall out. I noticed one in particular was the Goat Cheese Tart. This was one of my favorite things Rachel made. I have missed this masterpiece and thought of it often since I have left New York and my dear friend Rachel. Goat Cheese if by far the creamiest cheese I have ever tasted. This tart is decadent and sinfully delish, as it is filled with heavy cream! I know that one day I will have to break down and make it for myself. Which will not be soon because Will doesn't eat cheese and I really can't justify making a whole tart just for me. This picture does not allow you to see the whole recipe. But you can find it on http://www.foodnetwork.com/ by Ina Garten. Enjoy!

Scrubs and School

On Monday Will started his Nursing Assistant training. It is a four day a week intensive program this summer. We will be very glad when he is done. When he is finished he will work for a hospital or a rehab facility while continuing to work towards his RN degree.

Wally...or Something Else!

So we have acquired a dog. His name is Wally and he is a great deal of fun. My sister is moving and hasn't had Wally very long. So was looking for a home for him and it was perfect timing for us. We had been searching for the right dog for a while. Something small, has been around children, and at least 2 years old. Wally fits all of those requirements. We like the name Wally, but were thinking we should re-name him (kind of making him our own). I am open to suggestions.

Jacob's Room

So I have done a little work on Jacob's room. We got him a big boy bed. It only took 5 hours to put it together. It came with a gigantic booklet. I planned to work on his room the weekend over Memorial Day. That way it would be ready before he came the next weekend. At the last minute we decide to take him on Memorial Day. So Will and I stayed up until 2am on Sunday finishing the bed. I tried my hardest to hang curtains but just ended up drilling a bunch of holes in the wall. Is it really so complicated? I just don't seem to have the knack for curtain rods.

Naps, New Hair, and Birthday

So its been a while I suppose. There hasn't been a lot to report lately. Will finished the semester with straight A's! He starts his CNA classes on Monday so we are enjoying the calm before the storm. I had my birthday yesterday. Will and I went to the Cheesecake Factory with my parents. I also got my hair done.

New Car

So I bought a new car. Well not completely new. It is a 2007 Honda Civic. I am very excited about this purchase! It is my favorite color blue. For years I have refused to get a "new car." I have had a Toyota forever and have been determined to get all the miles I can out of it. I have never had a car payment and wasn't thrilled about acquiring one, but my hubby convinced me it was time. I named her Violet.

Bonnie Springs

Last weekend we took Jacob to Bonnie Springs. Will and I both have fond memories of going there as kids. We told Jacob we were going to the beach that weekend. But the rain won out and we needed a back up plan. Jacob went crazy for the train and petting zoo. I did not fair so well, a goat tried to eat my dress. All and all it was a fun outing.