March 23, 2012

bocconcini di pomodorini, burrata e basilico - burrata filled cherry tomato bites

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bocconcini di pomodorini, burrata e basilico - burrata filled cherry tomato bites

springtime has arrived in florence and it seemed like it was time to freshen things up.

a simple spin on the traditional mozzarella and tomato caprese. it's not necessary to use burrata, a creamier version of  mozzarella, but burrata is beautiful...

product posts coming.

Mar 23, 2012 9:27:33 PM | 1 - menu, 2 - menu: antipasti

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