Starters – Acetaia di Giorgio

Ingredients

• -- Parmigiano Reggiano flakes
• -- Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena D.O.P.
• -- 6 thick slices of bread (preferably Tuscan bread)
• -- 3-4 oz. new Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
• -- Traditional balsamic vinegar (to taste)
• -- 1 lbs. extra virgin olive oil
• -- a clove of garlic
• -- salt
• -- 1 1/4 cups uncooked spelt (farro), rinsed and drained;
• -- 2 1/2 cups water
• -- 2 zucchini, sliced
• -- 10 cherry tomatoes, halved
• -- 250 g fresh mozzarella di bufala
• -- 3 Tbsp (45 ml) extra-virgin olive oil
• -- chopped fresh parsley
• -- freshly ground black pepper
• -- Salt to taste
• -- Traditional Balsamic Vinegar DOP.
• -- Fresh mozzarella
• -- Tomatoes
• -- Fresh basil
• -- Heart-shaped cookie cutter
• -- Good quality extra virgin olive oil
• -- Acetaia di Giorgio Traditional Balsamic Vinegar DOP over 12 years
• -- Sea salt