Ingredients:

8 slices sourdough or country-style bread, cut into 3/4-inch thick slices
4 cloves garlic peeled and cut in half
4 small ripe red tomatoes cut in half
Cruet of extra-virgin olive oil
Small bowl of coarse salt or sea salt
Freshly ground peppercorns

Methods:

Grill the bread approximately 2 to 4 minutes per side on a barbecue or toast it lightly in the oven.

Once the bread is toasted, rub 1/2 clove of garlic, cut side of half, over the bread while still warm. Use a fresh piece of garlic for each slice.Rub tomato (cut side) over the bread, pressing firmly to push the pulp into the bread, until the toast is covered with tomato discard the skins and remaining pulp.Drizzle olive oil over the bread and tomatoes sprinkle with salt and a couple grind of pepper. Serve immediately.