Homegrown Tomato Sandwich
Written by Diana - July 6, 2009 10 CommentsDeb and I grew up in the city, long long time ago. We only had a little yard, bigger than most of our friends, but much smaller than the yards we enjoy now. Our yard and the one across the fence – an Italian family, were the only ones we knew of that had vegetable gardens. Grass was a coveted commodity. People protected it with fences, and walls and signs that said – “Keep off the Grass”. We didn’t care too much about the grass, especially since we had trees shading most of the yard, but the one nice sunny spot had a vegetable garden. We grew tomatoes in that vegetable garden and I would go out with my salt shaker, and pick a nice ripe tomato to munch standing right there in the middle of the tomato patch. Now we have bigger yards, but we’re still growing tomatoes in our gardens and I wait with baited breath for the first bright red tomato to be ready.
When I was making my Ruby Red Cabbage Slaw, I needed to go out and gather some fresh tarragon. I took my trusty flashlight and as I was walking out to the herb garden, I passed the tomato bed and something bright red flashed in the light. What? Didn’t anyone see that out there? I struck gold. I pulled up the bottom of my shirt and picked three very ripe, ready for the picking tomatoes and dropped them in my shirt (who needs a basket). I waited until today – to make my first tomato sandwich. I love, love, love tomato sandwiches. I don’t have to have the B, or the L, just give me the T, T, T!!! I did add some basil, because it’s so close I picked it too, and they go so well together.
Ingredients:
- 1 medium or 2 small homegrown tomatoes
- 2 slices toasted bread
- Mayo
- 3 or 4 leaves basil chopped
- Salt
- Pepper
Directions:
Smear Mayo on both pieces of toast. Slice tomato and place on one side of bread. Sprinkle basil on the other. Shake a little salt & pepper on the tomato. Slap both sides together and take a big bite. MMMMMMMMM
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10 Outstanding Responses to "Homegrown Tomato Sandwich"
Angie (Losing It and Loving It) on July 6, 2009 at 9:45 pm
Oh my goodness that sandwich looks soooo good! I love tomatoes but I’m sure home grown are better than what we get at the store. Gotta try to make it to the local Farmer’s Market. My mouth is watering!!!
Deb on July 7, 2009 at 5:10 am
Mmm I love fresh tomato sandwiches – and I remember our tomato-y feasts in our backyard. Mom didn’t mind us having those snacks. I now have one grape tomato plants so the 7 year old can snack outside too. It’s his plant and he can have those tomatoes whenever he wants.
Sophie on July 7, 2009 at 4:14 pm
These is notting better then home grown tomatoes,…this sandwich is simpel but with great flavours!
Sophie on July 7, 2009 at 6:23 pm
These is notting better then home grown tomatoes,…this sandwich is simpel but with great flavours!
Sorry, forgot to add great post! Can’t wait to see your next post!
marye on July 7, 2009 at 8:42 pm
I lvoe tomato sandwiches..and cucumber sandwiches.. and yeah, nothing better than a sun warmed, just picked, never been refrigerated ripe tomato on toast with Hellmans!
Sweta on July 8, 2009 at 3:03 am
Nothing like a freshly made tomato sandwich(and it can’t be fresher than when you’ve grown it yourself)!!
Robyns Online World on July 8, 2009 at 8:55 pm
We are anxiously awaiting our tomatoes turning red!
Angie (Losing It and Loving It) on July 9, 2009 at 11:24 pm
I just had to come back to say that ever since you posted this I have had a tomato sandwich every day for lunch. LOL It might sound weird but I start with large curd cottage cheese on the bottom, some spinach, tomato slices and 1 laughing cow cheese. Oh my gosh, it’s been so good, I can’t seem to stop.
Thank you!
PS. Now when can I come for a visit to grab me some yummy home grown tomatoes? ha ha
Linette on July 13, 2009 at 7:32 pm
Homemade tomato sandwiches are the best! We just got back from vacation, and the first thing I did was check the tomatoes. I had one tiny red one, and the rest are still green, but hopefully in the next week or so….
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