I hesitated posting this, as it is so simple. Then I thought about February in Seattle.  I will want to look at these photos in a few months to remind myself there is hope….the rain will stop, the sun will shine,  the ground will thaw, we will plant a garden, and we will have gorgeous heirloom tomatoes once again.

We are to have a few more record-breaking days in the low to mid-eighties this week.  The best summer I can remember in Seattle.  Knowing the tomatoes will soon stop, I decided to treat myself one (hopefully not, but probably so) last time to an heirloom tomato, basil and burrata salad.  It was the perfect chance.  Dave was away at a gig,  and I did not need to prepare a full meal.  Dave does not like burrata nor would he ever consider a tomato salad a meal.  He would probably fall over dead to know we paid $30 for this at Boulevard in San Francisco last summer!  Anyway, spring for the buratta and heirloom tomatoes(if you don’t have them in your garden)….treat yourself, it is worth it!

Buratta, Heirloom Tomato and Basil Salad

Heirloom Tomatoes

Basil

Buratta

Fruity Olive Oil

Balsamic Vinegar or Balsamic Glaze

Fresh Ground Salt and Pepper

I arranged my tomatoes and cheese on a pile of wild arugula, which is not visible.  (Also something I love that Dave does not care for!) Garnish with fresh basil, cracked pepper and salt and a drizzle of EVOO and balsamic. ENJOY!