TOMATOES

I think the only thing I will like about the up and coming winter is the time I will have to cook different food.  In the summer the food is divine, but I am so busy that I stick to the fresh stuff like tomatoes, salads, fresh veggies etc.  In the winter my dishes are way more varied because I have so much more time in the kitchen.  I am looking forward to posting lots of warm, rich comfort food this winter, but for now here is a fine snack.  For now though, here is a great very refreshing snack for midday or a nice appetizer for dinner.

HERE ARE YOUR INGREDIENTS

A VERSION OF CAPRESE:

ONE OF MY FAVORITE
MOZZARELLA'S , WHOLE FOODS
YOU CAN FIND IT 2 FOR $5.00 WHEN
IT IS ON SALE!

Slice as many tomato pieces as you want.  Slice fresh mozzarella (please buy the good kind floating in liquid not the packaged if at all possible), and   cheuffanade  a few leaves of  basil . Cut a small piece of fresh lemon.   Place the tomatoes on a plate, salt and pepper the tomato, lay on the mozzarella and top with the basil.  Drizzle olive oil over and squeeze a bit of lemon juice on top.

FINISHED PRODUCT...TOO GOOD
FOR WORDS!!

Normally with Caprese one would top drizzle EVOO and some really good Balsamic, but for this one I wanted it a bit fresher and the lemon juice hit the spot. Of course this will go great with a nice glass of lemon water, or a good glass of your favorite white wine or rose...Be careful with rose, try to get a good European variety.  NO PINK CHABLIS PLEASE!!!!!  
http://www.victoryseeds.com/information/why_heirloom_tomatoes.html