Feast on: Farmer's Market Bruschetta

 Farmer's Market Bruschetta

Want to learn how to really Feast? Go to your local farmer's market.  Farmer's markets are the best place to sink your teeth into fresh, locally grown produce and foods.  For me, farmer's markets inspire delicious food from simple, fresh ingredients.  Among today's amazing finds were heirloom tomatoes, fresh basil plants (now a part of the family garden), and fresh baked crunchy bread.  I want bruschetta NOW.

Heirloom Carrots @ Farmer's Market

Onions @ Farmer's Market

Heirloom tomatoes @ Farmer's Market

Heirloom tomatoes for bruschetta

Here's an easy way to make bruschetta:

1-2 lbs tomatoes (heirloom is the best)
1/3 Cup Basil (fresh)
1-2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
1-2 teaspoons Extra virgin olive oil
"pinches" of Salt & Pepper

1 Crusty loaf of bread (french, wheat, rye, etc.)


Step 1: Chop tomatoes into mouth-sized chunks

Step 2: Marinate your tomatoes in balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper (1-2 hours room temp. for optimal flavor-but 15 minutes at least)

Step 3: Chop and add fresh basil

Step 4: Cut loaf of bread into slices

Step 5: Crisp bread slices in oven (450 degrees for 4-6 minutes) OR fry in butter or olive oil stove top (until brown & crispy 2-3 minutes per side on med.-high)

Step 6: Place tomato mixture on cooled bread, serve & FEAST!