Tara Moore Baker!  Congrats, girl!  Your Sur La Table gift will be sent no later than this week.:)  Thanks to all of you who entered the contest.  Stay tuned and there will be more giveaways to come!

And here is a recipe for a bright, easy and refreshing summer salad.  Only the freshest ingredients will do so please, none of that packaged cheese!

Caprese Salad

• 1 lb. fresh mozzarella
• 1 1/2 lbs. vine ripened tomatoes
• 1/3 cup fresh basil leaves
• 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
• kosher salt
• pepper

Slice tomatoes and fresh mozzarella into 1/4 inch thick slices.  On a platter, alternate tomatoes, cheese, and basil.  Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle salt and pepper to taste.