I can’t stop thinking about TOMATOES. Neither can my friend, Sherry. She said she is willing to buy the heirlooms I already have, but I can’t part with them for money. Somehow that sullies their priceless-ness. I’ll be happy to give her … one.
That is, if there are any left when I get home with these ideas in mind:
1. Caprese salad: Tomato slices layered with discs of fresh mozzarella cheese, basil leaves tucked in here and there, extra virgin olive oil, sprinkling of salt, pepper and balsamic vinegar
2. Open-faced tomato sandwich (per Sherry): English muffin half, smear of Hellman’s, slice of tomato, sprinkle of salt.
3. Best bagel ever: Bagel half, cream cheese, tomato slice, salt and pepper to taste, thin slice of red onion
4. Heaven in a bowl: Tomato wedges tossed with extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, fresh chopped oregano, feta cheese.
5. At-your-desk hors d’oeuvre: Triscuit, Laughing Cow cheese spread, cherry tomato half.