Tomatoes are the jewels of the garden this time of year.  Plump, juicy, a bit sweet and ranging in color from deep yellow to light green to bright red, heirloom tomatoes don’t need much before you serve them up.  This recipe is outstanding; simply sliced heirloom tomatoes drizzled with a homemade oil spiced up with crushed red pepper flakes and fragrant fennel seeds, a bit of salt and a touch of red wine vinegar. Simple yet complex in its combination of flavors. This is a superb tomato salad that has quite a unique bite to it!

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