It's finally summer! That means that the farmer's markets and gardens are full of the ingredients for this classic Tuscan dish - tomato bread salad. This is one of my go-to recipes for summer events and picnics. In fact, we have a family reunion this weekend and I am making Panzanella for the picnic. This dish is a tradition in Tuscany and other parts of Italy, and is a great way to use stale bread along with fresh tomatoes that are plentiful in the area. I love to use colorf

A week ago, I was at our local farmer's market and discovered a bounty of end of season heirloom tomatoes and beautiful zucchini flowers. I decided to make a tomato pie inspired by a recipe from my friend Susan. I would frequently make tomato pie when we lived in Italy and loved to eat the leftovers for days. This time, I added zucchini flowers and sun dried tomatoes for a beautiful and delicious treat. In Minnesota, we treasure the days as Summer and Fall come to an end and