Missing Roma

Ever since our trip to Rome, we have been obsessed with fresh buffalo mozzarella (mozzarella di bufala). I was so bummed that we weren't able to bring back suitcases full of the fresh mozzarella because it was so fresh and cheap there. Here, a big ball of mozzarella can cost on average $5-10, and in Rome, it was only $1.50 in the supermarkets!!! I'm still sad just thinking about it. Stupid customs.

We've been using plenty of fresh mozzarella ever since our trip on pizzas, in chicken and eggplant parmesan, and on sandwiches, but our favorite thing to do lately has been to make a simple tomato and mozzarella caprese salad for an appetizer or light lunch. The tomatoes have been so red, plump and juicy these last few weeks, so I took that as a sign that we need some more mozzarella in our lives and indulged in a little cheesy italian delight.


I cut 1/4 slices of tomato and layer with 1/4 inch slices of mozzarella, sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper, top with plenty of fresh basil, and drizzle with olive oil. Divine!