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Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Tomato pRIDE

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I feel like the guest that pulls out a stack of grandchildren

photos,

or photos of her latest trip-

all while my dear hostess

(You)

grits her teeth.



Please bear with me.

This is a down right miracle.

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I have red, juicy tomatoes that taste as good as they look.


I am so proud and humbled by it all.


I also became entranced with how pretty they look against my

old blue and white dish towel.

This is my favorite blue.

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Simple things like this make my heart sing.

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And then there’s the basket that I bought

(in a set of 3)

at the flea market for all of my harvesting.


Be still my farmer’s daughter heart.



And so the next step in this process is the perfect menu.



Beans and Cornbread, slathered in butter

Chilled sliced tomatoes , sprinkled with a little salt

and

Iced tea.

How soon can you get here?

 

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44 comments:

  1. Teresa@1800 Farmhouse RdMay 10, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    I am running out the door now. Do not eat without me please!! I just did a post this morning on fresh veggies that we are already getting, but no tomatoes yet.

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  2. Rebecca NelsonMay 10, 2011 at 3:19 PM

    I'm on my way! Can I bring the Mister, too???

    xoRebecca

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  3. cherryMay 10, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    I'm almost there don't eat without me ..
    They are perfect! I'm still weeks away from having that first tomato sandwich..
    hugs from Savannah enjoy, Cherry

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  4. KarenMay 10, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    Mouth-watering! Awesome, Laura!!
    Karen
    Ladybug Creek

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  5. Gardener on Sherlock StreetMay 10, 2011 at 3:46 PM

    The benefit of a warmer zone.
    I just put out my tomato starts.

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  6. Glenda/MidSouthMay 10, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    Wow! Tomatoes already! Save a seat for me. :-D

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  7. Lisa@Pickles and CheeseMay 10, 2011 at 4:10 PM

    Tomatoes! One of my most favorite foods! Beautiful photos. I just put two plants in the ground this past weekend and I am going to start some heirloom seeds this week. They make me happy too!

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  8. NanaDianaMay 10, 2011 at 4:39 PM

    Whew! I was holding my breath until I saw that you didn't spray paint those little suckers white! I can only imagine fresh tomatoes here at this time of year! We are about 2 months away! I can almost smell that tomato-y goodness through the screen! Hugs- Diana

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  9. Loui♥May 10, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    Yoohooo Laura!
    That's me at the door..
    brought two things..
    homemade pepper sauce..
    (that vinegary kind)
    for sharing..
    and a hearty appetite..
    all my own!!
    yuuummmmmm!
    what mouthwatering pics..
    and we've another forecast of :
    wet, cold rain/snow mix!!
    nothing planted outdoors yet..
    warmest hugs..
    Loui♥

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  10. Lea @ CiCis CornerMay 10, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    Oh, I'll take everything except the tomatoes. Can you believe that? I've never eaten tomatoes but I eat salsa. I know, really weird, but I do not like the seeds or the texture. But, I do think your tomato pictures are gorgeous! Have a happy week!

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  11. MarleeMay 10, 2011 at 6:34 PM

    Ooohhh...you had me at tomatoes! I am looking forward to my first BLT of the season.

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  12. Blondie's JournalMay 10, 2011 at 6:36 PM

    These look wonderful, Laura. We can't even plant tomatoes until June 1. Your dinner sounds delicious, I'd love to come!

    XO,
    Jane

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  13. LVMay 10, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    To me, nothing better than a big fresh tomatoe right off the vine.

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  14. BabsMay 10, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    Oh my goodness! Ripe tomatoes already? Mine are still green.. but I'm on my way over. Beans, cornbread, home grown da-maters and iced tea.. it doesn't get any better.
    Babs

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  15. Rust: Vintage Inspired DesignMay 10, 2011 at 6:49 PM

    Nothing can compare to tomatoes fresh from the garden....my mouth is watering Laura!
    xojanis

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  16. RitaMay 10, 2011 at 6:52 PM

    I can get there real fast with that kind of menu. That sounds like my kind of eating. I am not a fancy cook. I love just plain old homecooked meals and this sounds just wonderful! What time do you want us there? I'm on my way. There is absolutely nothing better than a fresh tomato straight out of the garden!!!

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  17. Stacy's Shabby ShoppeMay 10, 2011 at 6:56 PM

    Fresh veggies already? Sheesh...lucky you! It's still too cold to plant here in Utah! ~Stacy~

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  18. DixieMay 10, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    I'm on my way! Our garden is slow this year... because we were slow this year! I can't wait to get to harvesting time too!!

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  19. DebMay 10, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    keys in my hand..grabbing my flip flops...hope you don't mind my yard clothes...beautiful tomatoes....I'm green with envy

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  20. MargueriteMay 10, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    Omg, your tomatoes are gorgeous! Would love to come over for that dinner. Sounds wonderful! Hope you had a lovely Mother's Day!

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  21. JuneMay 10, 2011 at 7:34 PM

    I'll be on the next flight Laura!!! How long can I stay???
    I can't believe you have ripe tomatoes already. I can't even set out my starts till June 1st here. WHINE!
    Your photos are amazing Laura!
    hugs from here...

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  22. Deb from WhatsInMyAtticMay 10, 2011 at 7:45 PM

    Oh that is definitely my meal...I'll be right there. My favorite dish towels are the same color blue, and the more worn they are the better I like them!

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  23. ℳartina @ Northern NestingMay 10, 2011 at 7:52 PM

    Your tomatoes look wonderful Laura. I love me some garden tomatoes! Martina

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  24. LindaMay 10, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    Enjoying your wonderful photos!!!
    Happy to have found you to follow.... :)

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  25. OliveMay 10, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    I am proud for you!

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  26. D.B.May 10, 2011 at 8:14 PM

    Gee whiz...........all I"ve been able to harvest and eat from my TN garden is lettuce. Everything else, including the tomatoes look promising. I'll be there mid October.

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  27. Low Tide High StyleMay 10, 2011 at 9:18 PM

    Checking flights now...yum!

    Kat :)

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  28. Patty MarkerMay 10, 2011 at 10:55 PM

    Save me a seat, I'll be right over. They are so big and red and beautiful. Your dad must be very proud.

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  29. no spring chickenMay 10, 2011 at 11:03 PM

    You have ever reason to boast. Gorgeous tomatoes, AND the ability to photograph them so beautifully!

    Wish you'd invite me to dinner...

    Blessings, Debbie

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  30. oldgreymareMay 10, 2011 at 11:40 PM

    I have not had a tomato that tastes like a tomato in years. I am so jealous!
    My family always grew them and we salted them and ate them like apples... sigh...

    xxx
    z

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  31. DebbieMay 11, 2011 at 4:32 AM

    That looks mouth watering! I love a tomato sandwich. I'll skip the tea and have some lemonade with mine.

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  32. CindyMay 11, 2011 at 5:30 AM

    Your beautiful tomatoes look so delicious!!! Plus you are having my very favorite dinner!
    I am glad you stopped by my blog! I LOVE your blog and look forward to reading more! (I have to go find a yummy tomato now for a bacon and tomato sandwich for breakfast!)

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  33. Debbie's GardenMay 11, 2011 at 5:45 AM

    You have tomatoes? REALLY?! I'm looking out the window at my plants I just put out and they're about 10" tall. pityful.

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  34. trash talkMay 11, 2011 at 6:27 AM

    Don't you hear me scratching at your backdoor? Get out the cracked pepper. I've got my fork in hand awaitin' my taste of sunshine!
    Debbie

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  35. TheresaMay 11, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    I'm on my way:) My tomatoes are tiny but they will be big and red soon! Have a blessed day, thanks for sharing your beauties! HUGS!

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  36. SueMay 11, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    I'm so jealous! We are quite a while from fresh tomatoes around here. The strawberries however are almost ready!

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  37. Teresa@1800 Farmhouse RdMay 11, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    Oh wouldn't a sloppy tomato sandwich loaded with mayo and lots of salt be soooo good? What I wouldn't do for one right now. Cannot wait, but I guess I will. We still have a while before our tomatoes will be ready. Yum is all I can say. To answer your question, hubby uses a tractor. He has two. As big as our gardens are, it would kill him to use a tiller. Guess I can overnight you some squash to fry, if you'd like :)

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  38. Brenda PruittMay 12, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    I'm sure I'm too late now! I hope you ate enough for me too.
    Brenda

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  39. Renée FinbergMay 13, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    this sounds totally yummy.

    have a great weekend

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  40. Nancy's NotesMay 14, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    I'm out the door, you are my kind of cook! Flat out, my kind of meal Laura! Yum!

    Hugs,
    Nancy

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  41. Diane at My Cottage GardenMay 15, 2011 at 7:22 AM

    Such beautiful photos!

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  42. CEDAR JUNCTIONMay 16, 2011 at 7:06 AM

    Your babies are beautiful. What time is dinner? I have only one tomato bush this year since I was late getting started. I bought one of those grape tomato plants. I can't wait until it starts producing because there is NOTHING like fresh, vine ripened tomatoes.

    SMiles,
    Teresa

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  43. savvycityfarmerMay 16, 2011 at 7:45 PM

    I love love love t'maters

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  44. Subscriber Management SystemMay 17, 2011 at 2:31 AM

    Many many thanks to you for this great share.

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