Sautéed Cherry Tomatoes, Scrambled Eggs & Whole Grain Toast

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Okay, so this may seem like a bit of a nothing post, but we were so pleased with the way the Sautéed Tomatoes turned out we just had to mention it – saucy, sweet, and savory…they were a revelation. Another gentle reminder that sometimes simplicity is best.

And though simple it may be, we think this is a fantastic (maybe perfect) weekend breakfast: lightly Scrambled Eggs, some sauteed Cherry Tomatoes with a little Parmesan Cheese and some hearty whole grain toast. After sautéeing the Tomatoes come out of the pan sweet and juicy and once they burst the juices reduce and concentrate and they take on a wonderful silky/saucy quality. A pinch of Kosher Salt, some cracked Black Pepper, and a dusting of finely grated Parmesan over the top rounds out the flavors nicely.

It’s an easy and relaxed breakfast that leaves you more time to enjoy the morning. Add a newspaper or a nice chat (or the internet), and a steaming cup of freshly-brewed coffee and you’ve got yourself a reason to linger at the breakfast table for a bit.

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Roasted Heirloom Tomatoes with Fresh Herbs

This is how good they looked before we roasted them. Toss a splash of Vinegar or a squeeze of Lemon and some shaved parmesan in there and you’ve got the best tomato salad in the world. Oh, but wait…

This is what they look like after hours of slow, gentle roasting…insert heavy-breathing here.

Since our CSA tomato-cup-runneth-over we’ve been getting tons of beautiful, fresh/local/organic/heirloom tomato varieties and have been feeling the pressure to find new things to do with them other than, well…you know, eat them. Continue reading