tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8028516413433582181.post7687653619745149842..comments2023-10-28T02:50:22.489-07:00Comments on daily bread journal: Tomatoes and a season of heavenly delightsTonihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06822692768754916337noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8028516413433582181.post-70373505858167996902008-08-19T06:33:00.000-07:002008-08-19T06:33:00.000-07:00Mon Dieu, my tomatoes-they are not living! They ha...Mon Dieu, my tomatoes-they are not living! They have ceased to be! They are no more, they have gone to meet their maker! They are ex-tomatoes! Quelle horror!!!!danger mousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10386196638111937827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8028516413433582181.post-19448419374829212992007-09-18T03:58:00.000-07:002007-09-18T03:58:00.000-07:00The simplicity of salting a blood-red tomato just ...The simplicity of salting a blood-red tomato just plucked from the vine is one of the richest rewards of home gardening. Thanks for sharing a sweet memory of your dad, Toni. He sounds like he was a fine fellow.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14970742141705361136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8028516413433582181.post-46452881416394361892007-09-17T13:19:00.000-07:002007-09-17T13:19:00.000-07:00Katiez - I'm so sorry to hear that your tomatoes d...Katiez - I'm so sorry to hear that your tomatoes died! Quelle horror!! But your neighbor's gift was wonderful! And no, there is no need for guilt. It would have spoiled the taste!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13481135477608372864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8028516413433582181.post-32814921055566354122007-09-15T12:50:00.000-07:002007-09-15T12:50:00.000-07:00My tomatoes all died in June - so no garden tomato...My tomatoes all died in June - so no garden tomatoes for me... until last Sat. I helped the neighbor pick grapes and, in thanks, she gave me 4, just-picked, tomatoes. I sliced, added a bit of salt and pepper and ate. I did not share. I felt no guilt.Katie Zellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17498599461583826030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8028516413433582181.post-61412911422506499072007-09-15T09:51:00.000-07:002007-09-15T09:51:00.000-07:00Susan - He was a lovely and wise man, and the worl...Susan - He was a lovely and wise man, and the world is a poorer place without him.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13481135477608372864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8028516413433582181.post-83666974786680865012007-09-14T14:42:00.000-07:002007-09-14T14:42:00.000-07:00Caprese salad is like Chanel: it always looks good...Caprese salad is like Chanel: it always looks good and never goes out of style. I really enjoyed hearing about your dad, who sounds like a lovely and wise man.Susan from Food Bloggahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11034518858688958369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8028516413433582181.post-40738259682687513772007-09-13T21:12:00.000-07:002007-09-13T21:12:00.000-07:00Nora - Oh yes, that crusty loaf is the perfect acc...Nora - Oh yes, that crusty loaf is the perfect accompaniment!<BR/><BR/>Lydia - I agree...The balsamic would have been perfect. But alas, I found that I had run out of it!! I've since replenished my stock, so I can enjoy the rest of the tomatoes and mozzarella in perfect harmony with balsamic.<BR/><BR/>Valentina - This one's a no-brainer. You will love it for it's simplicity and freshness!<BR/><BR/>Cynthia - What a perfect description - precious jewels! Yes! Spoken by a true writer...<BR/><BR/>Jenn - And I have just photographed my latest favorite fig dish - now I have to write about it! (Yours made me salivate!!)Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13481135477608372864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8028516413433582181.post-53873079325854346902007-09-13T03:56:00.000-07:002007-09-13T03:56:00.000-07:00That sounds amazing! I can competely relate to thi...That sounds amazing! I can competely relate to this post. I just wrote a post about family gardens which I will be posting soon! There is nothing better than garden vegetables!Thistlemoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17898600488153652504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8028516413433582181.post-5989049065783801902007-09-12T16:00:00.000-07:002007-09-12T16:00:00.000-07:00And when such fresh, precious jewels are served, o...And when such fresh, precious jewels are served, one wants it to be as simple as you have done here.Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01565340772467109199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8028516413433582181.post-47940100503052413412007-09-12T06:47:00.000-07:002007-09-12T06:47:00.000-07:00I've never had caprese before, what a bummer! By ...I've never had caprese before, what a bummer! By the look of it, I'm sure it tasted all so fresh & healthy:)Stellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08206147239561388777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8028516413433582181.post-32047523012801465842007-09-12T04:17:00.001-07:002007-09-12T04:17:00.001-07:00There's really nothing to add to a perfect ripe to...There's really nothing to add to a perfect ripe tomato -- but when I make caprese, I add the tiniest drizzle of my favorite balsamic vinegar.Lydia (The Perfect Pantry)https://www.blogger.com/profile/18005372315838352874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8028516413433582181.post-30157041506821978652007-09-12T04:17:00.000-07:002007-09-12T04:17:00.000-07:00There's really nothing to add to a perfect ripe to...There's really nothing to add to a perfect ripe tomato -- but when I make caprese, I add the tiniest drizzle of my favorite balsamic vinegar.Lydia (The Perfect Pantry)https://www.blogger.com/profile/18005372315838352874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8028516413433582181.post-36295312607908097432007-09-11T22:39:00.000-07:002007-09-11T22:39:00.000-07:00Hi Toni, it was lovely to read your story about yo...Hi Toni, it was lovely to read your story about your dad's tomatoes. Your insalata caprese makes me yearn to have some too. Whenever I get my hands on buffalo mozzarella, all I need is insalata caprese and a crusty loaf for lunch or dinner. Or both!Nora B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04360757422555317095noreply@blogger.com