Monday, August 11, 2008

Tomatoes are Back

In season, local tomatoes are back and fresh and amazing. As a kid I never appreciated the joy of a wonderful tomato. Now, it certainly is different. Summer is such a wonderful time for fresh vegetables.

Jenn had some wonderful tomatoes this weekend. Gorgeous, red, terrific. A dash of salt is all they needed, if that. But with a bit of fresh mozzarella, basil, a bit of salt and pepper, just plain amazing. Heirloom tomatoes are great and a luxury. But even the standard tomato are wonderful too, if they're local and fresh. And I'm the person in the store and market touching everyone and smelling the stem for odor and freshness.



This is the time of year to eat raw, fresh foods. When it's hot and humid, there is nothing like an al fresco meal. It's quick, easy, and so fulfilling.

1 comment:

Jessica said...

My mom traveled from Utah with loads of her garden tomatoes and they truly taste superlative. I loathe the heat of summer but the bounty of fruit and veggies make it a pleasing season.