Imight be in the minority here, but I hate cooking during hot days.

The thought of making the kitchen hot when it’s already blistering outside drains whatever enthusiasm I have for making a meal, so cooler foods like salads tend to be what I enjoy eating and making during the summer months. Salads may sound boring, but there’s a lot that can be done with a salad to keep it a fresh part of any meal.

This week’s salad is something I like making at home and, for once, doesn’t come out of a cookbook.

Romaine Caprese Salad

I’ve always liked caprese salad – the flavor of tomatoes, basil, salt and olive oil with the soft texture of mozzarella cheese is something I’ll likely never get tired of. Speaking of olive oil, readers may have noticed there are now lines of different olive oil types tha

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