You say tomato, I say tadam
By on September 14, 2009 10:19 PM
Almost six months ago we said farewell to tomatoes and began to welcome Autumn's rich bounty. Although I enjoy what the colder months have to offer I really do miss my tomatoes. During the winter months I improvise here and there with Italian tinned tomatoes and sun dried tomatoes. But you and I both know that nothing compares to a sun blushed, vine ripened tomato. Well let me qualify that, nothing compares to a Mediterranean sun blushed tomato.
One of the first things I will do when I get to Malta this Sunday (after greeting my family of course) will be to make myself some ħobz biz zeit with Maltese bread and some sun kissed tomatoes - simple, honest, uncomplicated peasant food at it's best!
Yesterday we finally got around to planting our precious tomato seeds. Because I am leaving this Saturday I have left my budding seedlings in the care of my gorgeous neighbour Lanie. Upon my return home we should have enough seedlings so to ensure us a constant supply of plump, red, juicy tomatoes throughout the summer months here in Melbourne.
One of the first things I will do when I get to Malta this Sunday (after greeting my family of course) will be to make myself some ħobz biz zeit with Maltese bread and some sun kissed tomatoes - simple, honest, uncomplicated peasant food at it's best!
Yesterday we finally got around to planting our precious tomato seeds. Because I am leaving this Saturday I have left my budding seedlings in the care of my gorgeous neighbour Lanie. Upon my return home we should have enough seedlings so to ensure us a constant supply of plump, red, juicy tomatoes throughout the summer months here in Melbourne.
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I love that you've put all the seeds into leftover milk cartons - that is what I see in the picture isn't it? I also love that your little girl is wearing an apron to do her watering. Very sensible.
I've been resisting all the tomatoes in my local fruit and veg shop for months now. While I am occasionally tempted I *know* they will be an expensive disappointment, so I'm keeping clear.
Sydney tomatoes, in peak season can be pretty good - but am sure they are nothing like Mediterranean ripened tomatoes. And good grief that bread looks wonderful.
Have a fabulous, fabulous time.
Yes Kathryn we used 1litre milk cartons and Hoover *insisted* on wearing an apron! All those seeds need now is some sunshine and a little TLC! Maltese bread is pretty amazing, I'll make sure I have a loaf or two for you!
Hi Nanette, this Hobz biz Zeit is totally unknown to me and I am going to try it at the next opportunity, it sounds delicious and it's a welcome change on the classic bruschetta. We still have good tomatoes for a few weeks and then it's over. Enjoy Malta!
What a lovely blog you have here. The recipe sounds delicious. One of our tomato plants just surprised us yesterday with a whole new batch. Now I can put them to good use. Thanks and stay in touch.
So nice to have connected with you El!