Toast the bread lightly on both sides under a broiler or on a grill. While still hot, rub each slice on one side with garlic, pressing hard to release the juices into the bread. Sprinkle with salt to taste. Serve as is or spoon on topping of your choice. Tomato and herb topping: Stir together 1/4 c extra-virgin olive oil; 1 sweet ripe tomato, seeded and chopped; 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme; 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh basil and salt and pepper to taste. Lemon, caper, and olive topping: Stir together 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice; 3 tablespoons chopped pitted imported green olives and 2 teaspoons drained small capers. Nutritional info per serving for plain bruschetta: 412 cal; 6g pro, 35g carb, 27g fat (60%) Source: Italy, the Vegetarian Table by Julia Della Croce (Chronical) Miami Herald, 9/7/95 format: 8/7/96; Lisa Crawford Posted to MM-Recipes Digest V3 #214 Date: 08 Aug 96 00:14:23 EDT From: "Lisabeth Crawford (Pooh)" <104105.1416@CompuServe.COM>