“Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit.  Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.” – Miles Kington

Look at this little pumpkin butt.

 

I just love that she helps me in the garden. ❤

And I love that she enjoys gardening as much as I do … 😍

 

Today we’re making Caprese Skewers as an appetizer for a party we’re hosting.  I think there’s cherry tomatoes in the basket…. we were picking other veggies too – we usually come out with a small bounty!

 

This might be my FAVORITE appetizer to make.  Fresh tomatoes, sweet basil, creamy delicious cheese.. and a tangy glaze!

I’ve been making it since I was younger….

Like “before I had Owen” young….

Discovered while bartending at a Wine and Blues bar in Port Townsend, Washington….

At the veryyy tip of the Northwestern Peninsula….

On hiatus with my best friend Jessica.

But that’s a story for another time. 🙂

 

This is my SECRET INGREDIENT!!^^

I guess it’s not a secret if you can find it in the olive oil section at your local grocery store (King Soopers in Colorado).  It’s a balsamic reduction and it’s toooo dieee forrrrrr.

 

On a regular toothpick or a fancy skewer toothpick (**sips diet pepsi with my pinky in the air**), skew one cherry tomato, one basil leaf (mine were folded in half) and a cube or ball of mozzarella cheese.

 

Then drizzle it with either balsamic vinegar, or the glaze I showed you up top.  Simple to make and delicious to eat!!  It’s also cheap and will impress your guests!  Give it a try 🙂

 

Caprese Skewers

• Cherry Tomatoes
• Fresh Basil
• Fresh Mozzarella
• Toothpicks or Small Skewers
• Balsamic Vinegar or Glaze

Do I really have to explain how to make this?

Enjoy! 🙂