Bruschetta with Tomato and Basil Recipe

Ingredients

• 6 or 7 ripe tomatoes (about 1 1/2 lbs)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 teaspoons)
• 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
• 6-8 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced* or chopped
• 3/4 teaspoon sea salt, more or less to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, more or less to taste
• 1 baguette French bread or similar Italian bread
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) olive oil