...the first tomato of the summer from my garden!You must understand what a triumph this is. My very first attempt at gardening took place when I was about 4 years old in Thailand. As I recall, it was rats that tunneled under and ate the sweet potatoes my brother and I planted under the careful tutelage of Mama. I still remember my keen disappointment when we found out what had happened.
Subsequent attempts at vegetable gardening have not gone so well. And quite frankly, my current garden, a tomato-only affair, is in sore need of weeding.
But recent days have dished up hot, perfect weather for the tomatoes. And early this morning, as we were heading out for our walk, I peered at my garden and hollered to Husband, "I see RED!!!"
There is nothing more mouth-wateringly delicious in this whole world than an open face tomato sandwich, which is just what I had for breakfast. Husband thought it was a bit warped of me to photograph my first tomato of the season and then slaughter it for the sandwich. But me? I enjoyed every bite of it.
That is exactly how I like my tomatoes - sliced on toast, preferably grainy whole wheat, perhaps a slice of pepper jack cheese - your little 'mater looks delicious!
ReplyDeleteHaving just sliced open my first yesterday (not from my garden, which only exists in my imagination - but from the farmer's market) and currently eating #2 for lunch, I applaud you! There is nothing better in the entire universe than a fresh, homegrown tomato.
ReplyDeleteThese are GREAT pictures!
What a beautiful red tomato! I have plenty of green ones coming so hopefully soon I'll have a red one to share as wellapp.
ReplyDeleteThis is the first year I have not planted tomatoes. And I regret it when I read this post!
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