Not so long ago, the main deterrence from me trying a recipe was the amount of chopping and cutting involved, along with the amount of bowls and utensils used. I’ve since come to find the simple enjoyment in the process – and in every step of the process – a component of mindfulness, and a way of clearing the head form distraction and worry. That’s not an easy feat with everything going on, and so I keep busy with something like bruschetta.
This version is an easy one – just some garlic and olive oil heated to the point where the rawness is gone, but no browning is happening, then the diced fresh tomatoes, finely cut ribbons of fresh basil, and some sliced scallions. A healthy dose of salt and pepper, and a few chili flakes complete the flavor index.
Andy found these toast rounds at The Fresh Market, which makes this so much easier to assemble. As much as I just claimed to be embracing every step of something like this, if there’s an easy fix, why not go for it? It allows for more serious meditation time later on.
These are just a little too crunchy at the start for my liking, but the time it takes to put the tomato mix on the toast and drive them over to Amsterdam for dinner with the family is just long enough to soften them up. Tutti a tavola a mangiare!
