The sizzle of the grill, clinking of ice cubes, and swimmers splashing away in the pool are some of the signs of summer we all recognize. My favorite sign is the bright red and gorgeous array of fresh, ripe tomatoes that fill up the Produce department and permeate the air with their deliciousness. The tomato beckons to be partnered with the delightfully refreshing and creamy coolness of fresh mozzarella. The easiest of salads a caprese (ka-pray-say) can be fun and creative as well. Layers of sliced tomato inter-leafed with slices of fresh mozzarella and basil are adorned with olive oil, balsamic vinegar and garnished with salt and pepper to taste. Depending on my creative mood, or more likely my level of hungriness, I will make a stacked caprese, other times I’ve chunked the cheese and the tomato for more of a tossed caprese. This salad is light and perfect for the summer heat while sinfully pleasing to the palate. Depending on the size of tomato you choose we have a size of mozzarella to fit from beefsteak to grape tomatoes, as tradition has it Italians first developed the different sizes and shapes of mozzarella to accompany the different size tomatoes. Just as the tomatoes are in abundance the fresh mozzarella will be as well. Stop by the deli department where we will have Fresh Mozzarella on promotion throughout the summer.