Attack of the delicious tomatoes.....

I have boatloads, if not truckloads of yummy tomatoes...and tomatillos, which is a whole 'nother story in itself.  So basically the only thing I can think of to make is pasta sauce...which we already made and froze away, WELL actually Josh made it and I froze it away.  Delicioso....and yet, here remains massive amounts of tomatoes.

So tonight I happened upon Matt's blog and like a sign from God, I found this post:

I think the biggest attraction I have with summer tomatoes, heirlooms to be specific, is that there’s not a lot that needs to be done to them. They’re excellent as is and with minimal prep. But that doesn’t mean you can’t have fun with them because you certainly can. Here are ten of my favorite things to do with summer tomatoes.




1) Sliced and drizzled with olive oil, sea salt, maybe some shavings of really awesome Pecorino? Hell to the yes.
2) In a Roasted Tomato Bloody Mary.

3) Chopped with garlic, olive oil, basil and shallots for bruschetta.
4) Sliced and SLATHERED with mayo on really good bread. I SAID SLATHERED.
5) Made into a nice chilly sorbet!
6) Pop them in my mouth like there’s no tomorrow (provided they are the lil ones).
7) Grated and tossed with pasta, olive oil and lemon juice for a quick no-cook sauce.
8) Chopped in a bowl and sprinkled with nuoc mam (this makes my eyes roll back into my head I’m telling you).
9) Heirloom & Fennel Soup that’s raw and chilly and perfect on a hot day.
10) Look at them and weep tears of happiness.



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This is the last week of Summer Fest and I can’t thank you everyone enough for the participation! I’ve been so inspired with all the amazing ideas for using all these amazing fruits and vegetables that summer brings us. Leave your suggestions in the comments and make sure to check out what our other Summer Fest Hosts have been doing with tomatoes!



• Margaret’s making Quick Tomato Sauce, Ever So Slowly
• White On Rice Couple are doing Tomato Jam and Preserves with an entire cast of cute kids and Sierra, my girlfriend.
• Paige gives us her Curried Carrot & Tomato Soup and I can taste that marvelous combo already
• Jaden and her delicious Caprese Salad with Basil Vinaigrette
• Marilyn’s — wait for it, wait — Upside Down Tomato Bread. I think I just saw Heaven
• Shauna makes a mouthwatering Smoked Tomato Salsa

 
So tomorrow, I am going to make a bloody mary and some chili for the big game.....come on over if you are so inclined.