Comments on: Bocconcini, Tomato and Basil Salad - Insalata Caprese http://www.only-cookware.com/blog/2007/12/18/bocconcini-tomato-and-basil-salad-insalata-caprese/ A guide to stainless steel cookware, cast iron cookware, copper and aluminum cookware. With cookware reviews and discount coupons and help for caring for your cookware. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 03:45:38 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2 By: Wanda http://www.only-cookware.com/blog/2007/12/18/bocconcini-tomato-and-basil-salad-insalata-caprese/#comment-559 Wanda Tue, 25 Dec 2007 09:58:57 +0000 http://www.only-cookware.com/blog/2007/12/18/bocconcini-tomato-and-basil-salad-insalata-caprese/#comment-559 I also like the taste of balsamic vinegar with the tomatoes and cheese. However, I don't like any type of vinegar on fish and chips, to me it just ruins the taste. Will definately try adding the capers, thanks for the tip Kristen. I also like the taste of balsamic vinegar with the tomatoes and cheese.

However, I don’t like any type of vinegar on fish and chips, to me it just ruins the taste.

Will definately try adding the capers, thanks for the tip Kristen.

]]> By: Paula http://www.only-cookware.com/blog/2007/12/18/bocconcini-tomato-and-basil-salad-insalata-caprese/#comment-556 Paula Tue, 25 Dec 2007 00:31:03 +0000 http://www.only-cookware.com/blog/2007/12/18/bocconcini-tomato-and-basil-salad-insalata-caprese/#comment-556 Yes, this is definitely our version of it only because I love balsamic vinegar. I love the taste of vinegar - I will usually have lashings of it on fish and chips, and plenty of salt too, but now I am getting sidetracked. I really like the idea of adding capers. I will try that next time. Actually, some anchovies on it might be good too. Yes, this is definitely our version of it only because I love balsamic vinegar. I love the taste of vinegar - I will usually have lashings of it on fish and chips, and plenty of salt too, but now I am getting sidetracked.

I really like the idea of adding capers. I will try that next time. Actually, some anchovies on it might be good too.

]]> By: Kristin http://www.only-cookware.com/blog/2007/12/18/bocconcini-tomato-and-basil-salad-insalata-caprese/#comment-552 Kristin Mon, 24 Dec 2007 17:28:24 +0000 http://www.only-cookware.com/blog/2007/12/18/bocconcini-tomato-and-basil-salad-insalata-caprese/#comment-552 I loved your story about your culinary heritage, Paula, and the "antipasto meals" you make. After 20 years of living in Rome, those are just about my favorite meals too! I have never seen a true Insalata Caprese served with balsamic vinegar. First of all, they had no idea what balsamic vinegar was in Capri, since it comes from Modena. And Italians in Italy rarely put vinegar on tomatoes since they are already considered acidic on their own. Being Italian, you know that every Italian village has its own recipe and it is "the only recipe," so don't take this as criticism, just as a comment! And my own variation of Caprese is to add capers -- the kind you get in salt, NOT in vinegar, of course! Happy Holidays. I loved your story about your culinary heritage, Paula, and the “antipasto meals” you make. After 20 years of living in Rome, those are just about my favorite meals too!
I have never seen a true Insalata Caprese served with balsamic vinegar. First of all, they had no idea what balsamic vinegar was in Capri, since it comes from Modena. And Italians in Italy rarely put vinegar on tomatoes since they are already considered acidic on their own. Being Italian, you know that every Italian village has its own recipe and it is “the only recipe,” so don’t take this as criticism, just as a comment! And my own variation of Caprese is to add capers — the kind you get in salt, NOT in vinegar, of course! Happy Holidays.

]]> By: Wanda http://www.only-cookware.com/blog/2007/12/18/bocconcini-tomato-and-basil-salad-insalata-caprese/#comment-501 Wanda Tue, 18 Dec 2007 21:35:31 +0000 http://www.only-cookware.com/blog/2007/12/18/bocconcini-tomato-and-basil-salad-insalata-caprese/#comment-501 I love Insalata Caprese. Just sitting here reading about it stimulates the senses and I can almost taste basil and balsamic vinegar combined with the oh so sublte taste of the bocconcini and tomato. It is great just on it's own or served on slices of Italian bread. I love Insalata Caprese. Just sitting here reading about it stimulates the senses and I can almost taste basil and balsamic vinegar combined with the oh so sublte taste of the bocconcini and tomato.

It is great just on it’s own or served on slices of Italian bread.

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