focaccia or ciabatta (or similarly flat-ish shaped softer, rustic bread), sliced in half lengthwise (This is one of those tasks made much easier by a bread knife.) • fresh, ripe tomatoes. About 1 medium beefsteak tomato's worth per piece of pizza, which is about 1.5 pear type tomatoes, and maybe about 10 grape or cherry type tomatoes • grated cheese. I recommend something like mozzarella (not fresh), Monterey Jack, Fontina, or Havarti • about 1/4 small clove of garlic, grated, per tomato • olive oil • fresh basil, finely chopped or chiffonaded. About 1 leaf per tomato used • salt