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On Sep 24, 11:46*pm, "Bob Terwilliger" >
wrote:
> Archon wrote:
> > Caprese was one of my "backup , fast foods that is gratifying and
> > refrehsing"

>
> > for those who dont know, its fresh mozerella (not the vacuum package) ,
> > sliced, with sliced or small cherry tomatoes, and fresh basil leaves, torn
> > apart, *and olive oil and balsamico ( the darkest well aged one you can
> > find) , and a bit of salt.

>
> Insalata Caprese isn't supposed to have balsamic vinegar. Vinegar toughens
> the cheese.
>
> Bob


It also turns it a nasty color...