As Fall approaches, farmers markets and gardens are overflowing with the bounty of summer harvests—especially sweet, vine-ripened tomatoes! On the coast, our evenings are growing cooler, making soup a welcome addition to the dinner table. There’s something about a warm bowl of tomato soup that just feels like home, especially when it’s made with fresh,...Read More

This is a dish that is great for dinner “emergencies,” like when you are too tired to shop, want something easy, and something really good. All the ingredients can come out of the pantry or are staples, and this dish comes together quickly. You can use fresh tomatoes if you wish (slightly over-ripe ones work...Read More

Colorful red, gold, yellow, and burgundy cherry tomatoes are a summer staple at the farmers’ markets. Many also enjoy growing these luscious little bites in their own backyard gardens. After picking, don’t refrigerate tomatoes. Leave tomatoes out at room temperature. A few more days of ripening deepens their flavor and helps to concentrate their natural...Read More

The summer means lots of corn and a bounty of cherry tomatoes. This easy but tasty salad is perfect as picnic fare or a side salad at your next barbecue. INGREDIENTS: 1/4 cup minced fresh basil 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons lime juice 1 teaspoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 cups...Read More

This appetizer is full of late-summer flavors and is wonderful served with a glass of wine on a warm evening. Feel free to use several varieties and colors of cherry tomatoes. INGREDIENTS: 1 (8-ounce) block feta cheese 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped 11 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved Scant 1/4...Read More