Chitty Chitty Bang Bang - We Loved YOU!

We went to see the show at Gammage yesterday. The tickets were a birthday present for Hannah and Rachel from Aunt Ellen, Uncle Randy and Chris. I had s0-s0 expectations, having not been a fan of the movie. But the show was absolutely terrific. Great dancing and the sets were so creative. The car "drove" across the stage passing other cars, people, runners, etc. who all moved backwards across the stage so that the car looked like it was advancing forward when in fact it was staying in place.

When the tide came in, and they were being flooded, a big floatation device kept them "afloat". Then when they drove off the edge of a cliff, the entire back end of the car lifted so it looked like they were falling off the cliff. But Chitty Chitty opened her wings and they flew off to safety.

It was really fun and we all had a great time. Thanks again Jacoby's for a wonderful present for Hannah and Rachel (and me too).

Happy Father's Day Joel!

Happy Father's Day Joel!!!
We love you!

Tomato and Goat Cheese Tart a la Barefoot Contessa

So I had Tivo'd Ina Garten (The Barefoot Contessa) yesterday and watched as she made these lovely tarts using frozen puff pastry. Here they are assembled and ready to go in the oven.

The assembled ingredients - sauteed onions and garlic, goat cheese and tomatoes. It looked so good on her show and easy to make so I thought I'd give it a try. Ina cooks for her husband, Jeffrey, who always manages to show up just as the food is done. Jeffrey likes everything Ina makes and he decided the tart was, "Amazing." Ina looks on adoringly. Joel thought they were "really good" and I looked on adoringly too.

You have to roll out the pastry dough and "dock" the sheets so they don't rise up (or puff up). I felt very food network worthy as I docked the dough just like Ina did.

Note to Joel: I need help on how to take better photos of closeups such as these.