Caprese Salad

• homegrown tomatoes, sliced
• slices of fresh mozzarella to alternate with tomatoes
• fresh basil cut with a sharp knife into ribbons
• extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
• balsamic vinegar reduction
• coarse salt and pepper

Alternate the tomato slices and fresh mozzarella on a serving plate. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle lightly with balsamic reduction and olive oil, season with salt and pepper and garnish with basil ribbons.

Balsamic Reduction
On low heat, simmer 1 cup good balsamic vinegar down to ¼ cup. Should be like a syrup. Nice on salads, chicken, fruit. and cheeses.