Basil the "King of Herbs"

This summer I am trying an herb garden again. Last summer my herbs died a very sad death. So far things are going well. The basil and oregano are growing and getting bigger day by day.  My tomatoes are a wait and see experiment. No sign of tomatoes but there are plenty of farm fresh ones available all summer.

For a fresh appetizer I decided to make bruschetta. Thanks to Harris Teeter I was able to buy pre-sliced, toasted, and flavored baguette. The bruschetta itself was made with fresh basil and tomatoes. Addictive is the best way to describe how it came out. I love crunch y things and the bread was a great base. The tomato mixture was light and fresh. I added a touch of balsamic vinegar for sweetness and acidity. The basil was the glorious star of this delectable dish.