“Summertime, and the living is easy.” Well I’m sure whoever wrote those lyrics meant to evoke a certain imagery, but they were not describing reality! But if you tell me it is summertime and the tomatoes and basil are growing abundantly, then you got me! Though my house has a large yard, the only thing […]
Shades of Summer Sweet Corn, Tomato and Basil Salad Recipe
Summer produce is such a wonderful thing. As you may have read in my last post, my neighbors gave me a bounty of fresh tomatoes from their organic garden. I made a Slow Roasted Organic Tomato Bisque that was delicious. I decided I needed to share some of the bisque with my neighbors, since it […]
Slow Roasted Organic Tomato Bisque Recipe
Some of the best things about summer are stone fruits, melons, and freshly picked tomatoes. I won’t even eat tomatoes in the winter, because they taste like cotton. And that’s if you’re lucky. My neighbors Kate and Marc have a great organic garden in their back yard, and recently shared a huge bowl of tomatoes […]
Quick and Easy Pasta with Slow Roasted Tomatoes
Sometimes making a meal can be a real pain. You’re tired, the kids are screaming and you don’t feel like cooking. But fast food is not an option (again) and you want your family to eat a healthy meal. This pasta takes only about 20 minutes to make and is sure to make everyone happy, […]
Flavorful Slow Roasted Tomatoes
Tomatoes are a wonderful and versatile fruit that we enjoy year round. But should we enjoy them year round, as they are so much better when they are in season between June and September. How many times have you eaten a tomato that was tasteless and bland? That is because it was probably grown in […]