I had to think about this one for a minute. Summer to me means hot, living in air conditioning and getting my butt burned on a hot leather car seat. I’m not much of an outdoors type person, nor do I like to camp, or swim. So, what can I say about summer? I looked no further than my back door and saw my glorious tomato plant growing and shouted “That’s it!”. Summer is fresh tomatoes to me.
I love tomatoes, but mostly they taste like plastic for about 8 months out of the year. But during the summer, the fresh tomatoes are juicy and well, just tomato tasting. I have great plans for my single Roma tomato plant; salsa, tomato sauce and caprese salad. To accompany my plant, I am also growing cilantro for the salsa and basil and oregano for the sauce. Fresh herbs and fresh tomatoes are the nectar of the gods as far as I’m concerned.
I just need to keep those pesky squirrels away from the plant. Last year, Chip and Dale (my Disney tie-in for today’s blog) kept making off with my nearly ripened tomatoes.
What is your favorite summer food?
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Definately tomatoes and Mirai corn…Love going to the Farmers Markets!!!
Going to have to search out the Mirai corn. Just looked it up and it sounds delicious.
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Those tomatoes look divine. I planted some last year and will try again this year… 🙂
Well worth the effort.
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roasted corn with chili lime butter!
That really sounds good!
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