Aloha and welcome to
first post on The Salty Tomato. I am a sailor in the U.S. Navy, a tomato
aficionado and an avid home cook. I hope you enjoy this chronicle of vegan,
vegetarian and occasional carnivore recipes. Find out more about my background
in the “About Me” tab.
~LC
Tomato Benedict
It was a sleepy morning
at the river cabin. I shuffled upstairs to the kitchen and as I filled my
coffee cup, I watched my father-in-law make his breakfast. He was sprinkling
balsamic vinegar on a toasted English muffin. He spread mayonnaise into the
nooks and crannies and then topped it off with a thick slice of red summer
tomato on each half. He asked if I wanted the same for breakfast and I said yes
in a heartbeat. I had just discovered my new favorite breakfast. I often
accompany this with avocado on toast if I have one around.
The creamy mayonnaise is
a distant nod to hollandaise sauce
I can’t think of a better
drink on a hot day than a chilled glass of dry French rose wine. Panzanella is
a perfect accompaniment to Rose for a light lunch. Yes, I occasionally think of
what I want to drink first and then pair the food. For those of you that are
trying to stay warm in the cold of winter this will transport you to a sunny
deck on a warm spring day.
