tomatoes

I love tomato risotto and there is no better time than right now to enjoy it. With fresh, ripe tomatoes easily available and economical, this is a great dish for a summer meal. We enjoyed it tonight with some fresh corn on the cob and sliced cucumber, fresh from our garden. It’s also a great [...]

Focaccia is a great way to enjoy fresh bread without all the work. This recipe features a short 45 minute rise and only a half hour in the oven, so it can be started later in the day and still be enjoyed with dinner. Of course focaccia is a great accompaniment to soup, pasta or [...]

I think field-fresh, local tomatoes are one of the best treats of summer and I’m eating them as often as I can. They are worlds away from those imported impostors that we’re forced to use the rest of the year. Around here, field tomatoes are ready and baskets of them are available for a really [...]