​Out of Sync

Big Guy has pulled his onions and garlic from the garden to dry and store for the upcoming months. I was being patient for my tomatoes to ripen but The Summit, which stubborn St. Louis folks will continue to call Kirkwood Farmer’s Market, posted they had shipments of ripe tomatoes in stock. My patience evaporated and I had to grab city car for a quick trip to buy tomatoes and fresh bread.

We look forward to making bruschetta each summer which has become our harbinger of summer. Except for my beautiful Illinois tomatoes and oil and balsamic vinegar, the rest of the bruschetta ingredients came from our garden. It was heaven and the flavors were powerful and fresh. I have never had garlic easily peel or have my onion taste so sweet or have my basil taste so wonderful.

I confess we always think the first bruschetta mix of the summer is the best, but I am betting on my own tomatoes. I just hope Mr. Squirrel is not too greedy this year and leaves us an allotment to enjoy!