Nope, not from our garden (someday!), but we did pick these up at a local farmers market during our errand running over the weekend...
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| Assorted Heirloom Tomatoes |
...now what to do with them? They are a bit too good to just smash up or roast in the oven.
Anyone have any great tomato ideas?
UPDATE:
This is what we did with a few. We didn't have mozzarella and the store downstairs was closed so we just made our own almost Caprese salad with tomatoes, basil, olive oil, salt and balsamic vinegar.
YUMMY!
YUMMY!
We are dying for fresh tomato sandwiches on sourdough bread with simple pepper and salt....maybe mayonnaise[home made]
ReplyDeleteOoh, on sourdough with mayo sounds yummy! Thanks!!
DeleteFiona ... perfect .. I'd add a swipe of good mayonnaise also ... yum!!!! Or stand over the kitchen sink with a salt shaker and eat them bite after bite!!!
ReplyDelete+1 to beachdaddy - that would be what i would do with them!
DeleteLOL! +2 to both of you, sometimes the simplest is the best! Thanks!!
DeleteI am so jealous! We have months till good tomatoes come in. Right now, you might as well eat a picture of a tomato as one from the store.
ReplyDeleteOh dang, sorry to make your mouth water, ha. I know what you mean about out of season store tomatoes, yuck. :-)
DeleteBruschetta yum
ReplyDeleteAh, bruschetta, didn't think about that! Thank you!!!
DeleteThose look sooo pretty and delicious!
ReplyDeleteSimple but good: Tomatoes and avocadoes with olive oil, lemon juice, and balsamic vinegar; salt and pepper.
Tomatoes with Garlic Oil: Sauté some garlic in olive oil. Drizzle over tomatoes; salt and pepper. Sprinkle with chives and basil.
Caprese salad: Alternate slices of tomatoes, whole basil leaves, and mozzarella on a plate.
Drizzle with dressing of white wine, lemon juice, and olive oil; salt and pepper.
Thanks! Yum, I love LOVE avocados, thanks for that suggestion! Yummy!!! And garlic oil? Well garlic makes everything good doesn't it? Ha. And we had the "almost" caprese salad anyway, ha. Love the white wine idea too.
DeleteYou should he a photographer it's so pretty!
ReplyDeleteThat should be "be" ha.
DeleteWell, aren't you nice, thank you for that. I think it's a combination of good camera and lucky lighting, ha. Actually though, now that I think about it, the top picture was taken with my iPhone, go figure, ha. Thanks again, I'll try to keep it up!
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ReplyDeleteHeirloom tomatoes are a little piece of heaven.
I'm just going to say, I agree with everyone above on what to make/do with these tomatoes.
Aren't they though? Thanks!! I'll eat one for you!
Deletei'm with beachdaddy - just eat them like apples and let them drip all down your chin and arms and clothes. (just another reason not to wear clothes - cleanup is a breeze!)
ReplyDeletesending much love to you and 2nd Man, as always! your friend,
kymber
Naked eating! That's so scandalous! Just might have to try it (at the farm, not out on the balcony in the high-rise, LOL!!!) Much love to you!
DeleteIf they are heirloom, save some seeds! Dad always let his seeds dry on paper towels then they were easy to plant.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, great idea, can't hurt right? And how ingenious is it to dry on paper towels? Then you just plant the piece of paper towel in the hole. You're Dad was a smart man!!!
DeleteMy thoughts the same as Gail. Save some seeds and let them dry really well and once dry put in paper envelope ( not plastic baggies) and label.
ReplyDeleteI just planted 12 strawberry plants along with 4 more tomato plants this morning.
Was getting rather hot out so had to quit and come in. I still have cherry tomato plant to put in container yet but will do that early in the morning or this evening yet once it cools down some. Needless to say, I got rather pink working outside this morning.
I will be heading to the nursery later to pick me up some white strawberries (Hula Berry) They are white with red seeds and have the taste of pineapple.
Enjoy your tomato feast and have a great evening.
Thanks, I'll try that out. Like I said, it can't hurt, right?
DeleteAh strawberries...I so want to grow some. I need to find the right place (and way to water them with an irrigation system of some sort). I have seen the white ones but never ate them. If you get some growing and harvesting, let us know!!
Yep, I'm with Gail and Colleen. First things first, save some seeds!
ReplyDeleteDitto on the seeds, I will definitely do that. Worth the risk. Thanks!!
Deleteyum!! I think you fixed them best,, simple is sometimes best,,
ReplyDeleteSimple lets the incredible flavor come through!
DeleteThe mozzarella is my least favorite part of a caprese salad. Yours looks delicious.
ReplyDeleteI make a killer tomato pie and after seeing your tomatoes I want one.
Thank you for this! And tomato pie? YUM! Sounds good, I'll have to google some recipes. Thanks!!
DeleteCut them in half, put seasoned bread crumbs on top, maybe some thyme or herbs de Provence mixed in, drizzle with EVOO, and bake in the oven...maybe some grated parm too?
ReplyDeleteWow, another winner, thanks!!! Love thyme and really love herbs de provence too. Thanks for this idea!!
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