Tastes Like Summer Tomato Salad

I picked up a wonderful mix of tomatoes on my usual Wednesday morning trek to the Byward Market. I like to get there early, enjoy a cafe au lait and apricot brioche at Le Moulin de Provence. It gives me an opportunity to speak to the vendors and see whats available before they get too busy. Usually by 8:30 I have made my purchases and already heading home to write for the rest of the morning (this particular morning I was also lucky enough to enjoy a cup with Don of FoodiePrints).

I love the Heirloom Tomato Salad with Buffalo Mozzarella from the Earth to Table cookbook. With this recipe in mind I made a similar version for dinner last night and it was lovely. Each tomato was like a mouthful of sun, the definition of summer. I used feta and fresh basil I picked from my garden. It really was divine.

2 pounds of assorted tomatoes cut into wedges
1/4 cup of fresh basil leaves (rosemary is good with it too)
feta cheese (as much as desired cut into chunks)
1/4 cup of good olive oil (more or less as desired)
sprinkle of sea salt
sprinkle of black pepper

Toss and enjoy. Serves 3-4

Main Farmer’s Market

We frequent the Main Farmer’s Market Saturday mornings. We love the idea of locally grown food and locally made product. It is a community run market, (which we really like) that we have watched grow.

The market’s goal is to expand the market-share of sustainably produced food and products, this includes local, organic and fairly traded food, plants and artisanal goods. They believe there are environmental, social and economic benefits to purchasing local food.

Initiated as a Sustainable Living Ottawa East pilot project in 2007 the market has become a pillar in the Old Ottawa East Community.

Saturdays, 9am – 2pm
May 8th – October 30th
On the grounds of Saint Paul University,
223 Main Street, Ottawa

To entice you to join us I have chosen for the rest of this post, not to use words:

The Beaus’ Beer Sour Dough Miche

Just because I think this is cool (great bread too)…..

Found at the totally awesome Piggy Market on Saturdays. Check out their web site for Todays Bread provided by Art Is In Bakery.