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Siwsan

(27,255 posts)
Thu Jul 28, 2022, 12:16 PM Jul 2022

I had my first "M&M" ((to)mato and mayo) sandwich, made with a fresh picked tomato

And it was delish. I see more slicing tomatoes (Early Girl) are starting to ripen so there will be plenty more eaten in the near future.

My Marinara are plentiful but still green, as are the San Marzano. The Grape Tomatoes are finally starting to ripen. I love cooking with Grape Tomatoes. Hopefully I'll still have some summer squash to toss into the pan.

These sandwiches always make me think of my dear dad who always celebrated his first M&M of the year. I think it was his favorite sandwich. As it is mine.

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I had my first "M&M" ((to)mato and mayo) sandwich, made with a fresh picked tomato (Original Post) Siwsan Jul 2022 OP
Amazing, I just ate the same thing. Emile Jul 2022 #1
I love those sandwiches! barbaraann Jul 2022 #2
I haven't heard of these but I'm thinking next year's garden............ Siwsan Jul 2022 #3
You can get them at Trader Joe's. barbaraann Jul 2022 #5
We're going on a Trader Joe outing in the very near future Siwsan Jul 2022 #7
Yeah, I have to drive about 30 mins to get to a TJ's, sadly. barbaraann Jul 2022 #9
that's our dinner tonight .... nebby70 Jul 2022 #4
That sounds wonderful! Siwsan Jul 2022 #6
Looks Great!! WA-03 Democrat Jul 2022 #8
I just had one a few minutes ago! 2naSalit Jul 2022 #10
Yep. With just mayo and a bit of salt and pepper. I don't even toast the bread. lamp_shade Jul 2022 #11
We always celebrate our first tomatoes with BLT sandwiches. Mr.Bill Jul 2022 #12
The tomato I used ripened so much faster than the rest Siwsan Jul 2022 #13
We usually don't see ripe early girls Mr.Bill Jul 2022 #14

Siwsan

(27,255 posts)
3. I haven't heard of these but I'm thinking next year's garden............
Thu Jul 28, 2022, 12:37 PM
Jul 2022

I cut way back on varieties, this year, because the last two seasons weren't all that productive - especially last year. So, of course, this year is a really GOOD year for tomatoes.

Also a great year for summer squash. I've already picked more, this year, than in the last three years combined. Sweet peppers are doing so-so. I might have to buy some for when I start making stewed tomatoes.

We're in for another stretch of hot weather, starting this weekend, so I'm anticipating I'll be doing a lot of picking in the very near future.

barbaraann

(9,284 posts)
5. You can get them at Trader Joe's.
Thu Jul 28, 2022, 12:56 PM
Jul 2022

Sorry you cut back on tomatoes, but hopefully you'll have enough.

Every harvest is a bit of a gamble, for sure. I will always remember one year when I was a teenager we got zillions of Japanese beetles on our green beans.

Siwsan

(27,255 posts)
7. We're going on a Trader Joe outing in the very near future
Thu Jul 28, 2022, 01:04 PM
Jul 2022

Closest one to me is about 35 miles, or so, which means I stock up on my favorite things. I'm always disappointed when one of those disappears. I've learned if buying two of something I love is a good idea, buying 4 is a better idea. I just wish I had stocked up on the Honey Pale Ale mustard.

We had an infestation of Japanese beetles a few years back. They destroyed my roses and so many other flowers, not to mention the plum trees. When I was mowing the back lot I accidentally got too close to one of the trees and it felt like a BILLION of those little monsters descended onto me. It was like a scene from a horror film.

barbaraann

(9,284 posts)
9. Yeah, I have to drive about 30 mins to get to a TJ's, sadly.
Thu Jul 28, 2022, 01:10 PM
Jul 2022

It sounds like we had similar Japanese beetle experiences! We're on the West Coast now and luckily they aren't an issue here.

nebby70

(490 posts)
4. that's our dinner tonight ....
Thu Jul 28, 2022, 12:51 PM
Jul 2022

... but it will be Black Krim tomatoes and perhaps a bit of Asiago on the side....
... dessert is white nectarines with a scoop of fresh ricotta drizzled with honey surrounded by strawberries....

Siwsan

(27,255 posts)
6. That sounds wonderful!
Thu Jul 28, 2022, 12:57 PM
Jul 2022

I'm going to utilize some fresh picked summer squash, tomorrow, HOPEFULLY with a few grape tomatoes, salmon, served with pasta and fresh parmesan and garnished fresh Basil from my herb garden.

2naSalit

(92,332 posts)
10. I just had one a few minutes ago!
Thu Jul 28, 2022, 01:40 PM
Jul 2022

I don't have a garden this year but I have access to fresh tomatoes. I have a few more waiting for tomorrow's and Saturday's and Sunday's sandwiches.

A staple in summer!

lamp_shade

(15,082 posts)
11. Yep. With just mayo and a bit of salt and pepper. I don't even toast the bread.
Thu Jul 28, 2022, 01:50 PM
Jul 2022

If I eat more the one, my lips chap. Glory!! They're wonderful.

Mr.Bill

(24,750 posts)
12. We always celebrate our first tomatoes with BLT sandwiches.
Thu Jul 28, 2022, 05:07 PM
Jul 2022

Should be picking our first early girls in a few days.

Siwsan

(27,255 posts)
13. The tomato I used ripened so much faster than the rest
Thu Jul 28, 2022, 05:15 PM
Jul 2022

There are a few that should be ripe in a couple of days but I suspect the heat in the forecast will hasten things.

I make stewed tomatoes and freeze them for making soups, chili, stews and curries during the cold season. And Marinara sauce.

Usually I plant Golden Jubilee tomatoes because they are lower in acid but I had such horrible luck with all of the tomatoes last year I decided to simplify. Now I'm regretting that decision.

Mr.Bill

(24,750 posts)
14. We usually don't see ripe early girls
Fri Jul 29, 2022, 06:16 PM
Jul 2022

until mid August. We only planted one early girl and one roma this year because we do need to conserve water here and we may be moving before the season is over. Just our luck that one early girl plant has over 50 tomatoes on it. The roma looks good, too.

We also freeze lots of them and use them all winter and spring. There's usually only a small window of time when we buy tomatoes.

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