Everytime I catch myself complaining about the Bay Area -- the traffic, the cost of living, the ridiculously early-ending public transit -- I only need to head to the Ferry Plaza for an hour to remind myself how blessed I am.
I alternated slices of Capay Farms' gorgeous Purple Cherokee and Orange Brandywine tomatoes with Mozzarella di Bufala from Cowgirl Creamery, and topped them with a chiffonade of basil from our planter box (you can just see it in background of the photo above),
All were drizzled with a first-press olive oil from Bariani, fresh ground black pepper and Maldon sea salt.
I mounded a small pile of prosciutto purchased at GB Ratto's in the center. And on the side, a whole Epi loaf from Acme, along with olive oil and a drop of aged balsamic vinegar for dipping.
This, along with a bottle of easy-drinking Chianti, was our dinner last Saturday night.
When people ask why we put up with the outrageous cost of living here? A meal like this is all I need to point to.
