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)