This tomato weighed in at three quarters of a pound, on its own. My husband grows the absolute best tomatoes!
Together with another small armful picked this morning, it was due for roasting. Roasting tomatoes gives a wonderful flavour , concentrating the scent and taste.
Into a tin they went with a good sprinkling of fresh Basil, sea salt and black pepper, a shake of oil and a hot oven.
Then, since the oven was on high, I thought I would make some scones, some for now and some for the freezer.
And then, just because..... I made two cakes, one for now, and one for the freezer. See the tomatoes, cooled and put in the boxes ready for the freezer?
Into a tin they went with a good sprinkling of fresh Basil, sea salt and black pepper, a shake of oil and a hot oven.
Then, since the oven was on high, I thought I would make some scones, some for now and some for the freezer.
And then, just because..... I made two cakes, one for now, and one for the freezer. See the tomatoes, cooled and put in the boxes ready for the freezer?They will be made into tasty roast tomato soup in the Winter.
After all that, it being 31 degrees outside, I went into the pool which was a very pleasant twenty seven degrees. What a nice way to spend a day!
After all that, it being 31 degrees outside, I went into the pool which was a very pleasant twenty seven degrees. What a nice way to spend a day!
Sounds heavenly, especially a nice swim after all the work. Hugs
ReplyDeleteWe have been enjoying huge, juicy tomatoes this week as well...from the neighbour's garden. Roasted tomato soup in the winter sounds wonderful!
ReplyDeleteG'day. That all looks very yum.I love those tomatoes.Roasting them would be very tasty and I am a big fan of fresh basil.Take care. Liz...
ReplyDeleteSlow roasted tomatoes are one of my favourite things Elizabeth.
ReplyDeleteWe often have them for breakfast or lunch with some good bread (not as good as the bread you get in France though)!!!
A very productive day for you!
Isn't it wonderful how some days you get a little spark of extra energy - amazing what one gets done!!
Shane x
That makes me feel so hungry! Roast tomatoes sound great but having it as a soup during winter...YUMMY! You must share your recipe when you make it : )
ReplyDeleteLove Gemma x
Lucky you,31 degrees,a swim and all that baking to enjoy too!
ReplyDeleteLove the sounds of your refreshing pool! The tomatoes are fantastic. I'm glad your birdie came and yes, blog about it for sure! (If you want to!)
ReplyDeleteSounds like a lovely day - and looks so yummy!
ReplyDeleteOh Elizabeth, the aroma in your kitchen must have been delightful. And lucky you, to have done all that cooking and then ... have a splash in the pool. xo
ReplyDeleteThat tomato is so large you could scoop out the middle and use it as a float bed on your pool!!
ReplyDeleteJane x
What a productive day you had...despite the heat. Don't such days leave you with a sense of satisfaction and accomplishment? And you'll be enjoying the fruits of your labors (no pun intended!) in the weeks and months to come.
ReplyDeleteI really like the big beefeater tomatoes .I don't like small ones or soft ones . yours look delicious .
ReplyDeleteRe,. the fabric on my blog , yes the leaves do look like begonias but it says coleous down the side .It really is beautiful
That sounds and looks heavenly indeed! :)
ReplyDeleteHave a nice weekend!
Love, Carolien
Sounds quite delightful. Amazing that it is so hot where you are. I bet you get good use of the pool when the weather is so warm.
ReplyDeleteHello Elizabeth,
ReplyDeleteYour tomatoes look so delicious and oven roasted tomatoes with basil and olive oil are so good.
At the moment here in NZ our tomatoes are not good, they do not have much colour in winter and can't wait until we have ripe, juicy red tomatoes again.
Happy weekend
Hugs
Carolyn
My sister gave me a recipe for roasted tomatoes that she really liked. I will have to give it a try sometime.
ReplyDeleteThe thought of that soup in the winter is very tempting!...and so is the dip in the pool.
ReplyDeleteWhat a very busy but rewarding day you had. Nice to lie back in that warmth and reflect on it all though. Blessings!
ReplyDeleteHow deliciously productive! Yum.
ReplyDeleteBlessings, Debbie
You've accomplished a LOT and certainly deserve a swim after such a hot day. What a tomato your husband grew! We're still waiting for ours to ripen. They are turning pale yellow now.
ReplyDeleteI'm on my way over !!
ReplyDeleteCheers
Helen
hi elzabeth
ReplyDeletethat all looks soooooooooooo delicious.roasted tomatoe soup for the winter sounds great!!!!
have a nice day,
regina