Summer Staples: In the Kitchen

One of my favorite things about summertime is the impromptu gatherings of friends when the weather warms, schedules loosen and the light-filled evenings seem to go on forever.  Here's my standard line-up of staples that you can nearly always find in my kitchen this time of year.... allowing me to throw together simple snacks or a no-fuss, laid back tapas style meal in no time...

Tomatoes

Baguette

Olives

Balsamic Reduction - for caprese salad or as a topping over the vanilla ice cream with strawberries

Vanilla Ice Cream

Rose Wine

Rotisserie Chicken

Herb Covered Goat Cheese

Mozzarella

Other favorite add ons:  Strong Cheddar, Hummus, individual sized pastries and fresh fruit

Ulterior Motive:  I don't even have to turn the oven on. :)