We interrupt this "Inspiration Thursday" for some breaking news...
WHAT IS THAT PEEKING OUT?
THE RED COLOR?
Why it's our first tomato!
He's not the prettiest...
He's not the biggest...
He certainly won't win the blue ribbon at a state fair...
He won't even make the cover of Gardening Monthly...
But when we covered him with a bit of special salt...
He was the BEST tomato in the world...
:} Looks like that tomato is growing a ....................Nose.
ReplyDeleteAlways the best when grown ourselves. Fresh is the best tasting.
You got your first tomato and I got my first bell pepper today.
My Roma's aren't near ripe yet but the plants are well loaded with em.
Enjoy that first bite and no fighting over the tomato either between you and 2nd man. Share and share alike :}
OH MY GOSH, you're right it has a bit of an "unfinished face" look, I didn't see that. Well he was delicious, ha. I'm going to try bell peppers next year (or maybe our second fall season?)
DeleteThe first glimpse of red is exciting. And, the first tomato is beautiful, no matter what it looks like. Congratulations.
ReplyDeleteIt is isn't it? It kinda just appears, it's exciting (like finding Easter eggs, ha)
DeleteAnd a Roma at that. My favorite fruit of the home garden. If you pick it when it starts to turn, it will finish ripening on the counter. Commercial growers call them vine ripened when it starts to turn. FYI. So in the fall before an eminent freeze or an insect invasion, it will be fine to pick once it turns.
ReplyDeleteYep the Roma's were producing first. I need to see if I can plant another batch for our second growing season (we are blessed with a later summer season when it doesn't get cold until late november.
DeleteI'll bet. Still waiting on ours to turn. :)
ReplyDeleteIT'S COMING!!! :-)
DeleteYay!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you!!!
DeleteHome grown is blissful - and tomatoes particularly so. Why oh why do we settle for the tasteless things sold in the shops?
ReplyDeleteIt is so true, there is absolutely NO comparison.
DeleteThere simply is no comparison, home grown is awesome. Putting them in the fridge will make them tough and floury textured, part of the reason shop bought are so different. ...ina bad way.
ReplyDeleteEven the smell of home grown will have your mouth watering,
Yep, we always keep them out of the fridge. Some people don't realize that I think. At least those without gardens, ha. And the smell is so distinct and delicious.
DeleteDAYUM! we have baby green ones only. :(
ReplyDeleteYou'll get 'em soon! We're already at 90 degree days so they'll start going crazy. Hang in there!
DeleteSOOOOOO VERY EXCITING - WOOHOO! the first tomatoe always tastes the best and because there are 2 of you (like us) we always get a half each! with a ton of salt - nothing like it! congratulations!
ReplyDeletesending much love, as always! your friend,
kymber
Yep, we fought over which half was bigger, ha. And the salt is so yummy on it. Thank you sweet lady!!
Deletethe first one is so exciting and in 2 months we will be looking at them in scorn!
ReplyDeleteYep, like "what do we do with all these tomatoes?" ha. Thanks!!
DeleteHurrah for your first tomato! That first bite is sooo good!
ReplyDeleteMakes it worth the wait!!! Thanks!!
DeleteI can sense an addiction coming on... :D Congrats!!
ReplyDeleteHow do you know? :-) AMEN TO THAT!!!
DeleteYou win! We have just had cherry tomatoes ripen so far, and just a handful at that. (I am in Northern Virginia outside of DC). Now about zucchini ... Oiy!
ReplyDeleteHa! We didn't plant zucchini this year but I want to next time around. You'll get some red soon!!!
DeleteCongratulations!
ReplyDeleteWhy thank you!!!!! Luv ya!
DeleteYay! I do love fresh picked 'maters.
ReplyDeleteThere is nothing like them. Thanks!!!
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