Ode to Tomatoes

Nope, it's not prime season for tomatoes - but it IS for: Asparagus, Beans, Beanshoots, Beetroot, Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrot, Cucumber, Eggplant, Lettuce, Mushroom, Potato, Pumpkin, Snow peas, Spring onions, Sweetcorn, Turnip, Zucchini - now that spring and summer are on the horizon, I just can't stop thinking about their delightful yumminess. I love them so much, I thought I'd write an ode (and share a recipe).

Stuffed between bread
Or simply sprinkled with salt
Your plump juiciness always
Brings me to a halt.

Paired up with pasta,
You taste quite divine
Or diced up in a salad
and you're oh, so fine.

On a hot summer day
I can't get enough
when you're out of season,
it's oh, so tough.

Forever tomatoes
for breakfast & dinner
I'll cherish you always
You ARE a winner!



HEIRLOOM TOMATO SALAD

Variety of tomatoes, 10 to 12
Clove of garlic
Red wine vinegar
Fresh basil
Onion
Olive Oil
Salt & Pepper to taste

Slice, dice and toss together for a delectable treat!

If you're hankering for some music to enjoy with your snack, listen to Hickory Hill's very own ode to homegrown tomatoes, http://www.hickoryhillband.com/freedom.html (click listen by the Homegrown Tomatoes song)

Did anyone see my egg?

Easter brings up memories of looking for eggs with my cousins, and scoring the big bucks when my Granny put a $5 spot in the plastic ones. It makes me think of family gatherings, yummy food and celebration of spring.

With the holiday right around the corner, I thought it would be fun to hear about everyone elses' favorite Easter stories. Send your memories to susan@brockpub.com and be entered into a drawing to win fabulous prizes!