The last of the amazing farmer’s market beefsteak tomatoes were the star of dinner last night. It’s amazing how different fresh garden tomatoes are from store-bought tomatoes; these were juicy and firm at the same time, and tasted and smelled just like a tomato should. Because they were so good alone, they needed almost nothing. The perfect pairing of summer flavors is the classic caprese salad.Slice tomatoes, layer them with wads of fragrant basil from the garden, add chunks of fresh mozzarella, sprinkle with fleur de sel, and drizzle with olive oil. That's it.
I like the Olivar de la Luna olive oil; it’s made from high quality Spanish olives, and has a fruity flavor of green grass, apples and almonds. With the smooth texture and long finish, it is the perfect oil for drizzling or dipping. You’ll definitely want a loaf of artisan bread to soak up all of those wonderful flavors. Isn’t summer great?
-Josie
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