A Little Tip for You... and an Easy Appetizer Recipe

Here's a little tip for you . . .

One of my favorite things in the summer is fresh Mozzarella cheese – well, as fresh as we can get it here in Kansas!

I use it all different ways – with tomatoes, in omelets, on homemade pizza, salads and on a bagel or heck, sometimes just by itself.  It is just something I use all the time.  I hope you do too!

 I shop all 3 local grocery stores here in Hutchinson and, I do a lot of grocery shopping.  I think if I were on the Price Is Right, I could hold my own.  You may be asking yourself why you should care – well, you should because whenever I see a good deal, I am going to share it with you. Aren’t you lucky, another benefit for reading this blog!

The buy right now is at Dillon’s, and yes, it is on fresh mozzarella cheese.

A one pound package is on sale for $4.99 (regular price is $8.99).  That is a HUGE savings and cheaper than all other stores in town.  And, the tag stated this sale is going on through October 11^th.  You will find this in the deli department – not with the cheeses by the eggs (just a little tip).

What a deal – at that price you could try all kinds of recipes and ideas.  If you have any favorite ideas, I would love for you to let me know. 

Here is one idea for you.  Kim and I just catered an event and we used fresh mozzarella in mini caprese skewers.  Just thread grape tomatoes, diced fresh mozzarella and a basil leaf  on mini skewers or toothpicks.  Drizzle your tray with balsamic vinegar and olive oil.  We marinated ours in a balsamic dressing.  Very light and refreshing!

Another little tip I have – since I have sliced pounds and pounds of this stuff, I find using my steak knife with those little teeth works wonders!  I keep a steak knife in my kitchen just to slice my cheese – give it a try, you might find it handy!

Happy shopping and stay tuned for the next great buy I come across!

Julie