A year ago, I decamped to a cottage about an hour from New York City for a long weekend of leisure with some girlfriends. We endeavored to unplug, and the trip was blissfully unstructured. Each evening, in pairs, we’d take our time constructing an ornate dinner to be eaten outside on a picnic table. I remember those meals vividly.
But during the day, when our stomachs started to rumble, one of us would saunter into the kitchen and scrounge for lunch for the group. Those hodgepodges are a little hazier. Except for the tomato toasts.
Man, were they good. A friend brought out to the yard peak-season crimson and tangerine heirlooms, sliced thick and shingled over generously mayonnaised sourdough, showered in more black pepper than you’d think you’d need, on a platter surrounded by potato chips. We oohed and ahhed as if she’d grown the tomatoes herself.
We’re heading to the cottage again tomorrow, and while I don’t have my night’s dinner planned just yet, tomato toast is top of mind for some meal or another. Welcome back to another — and the final — round of Summer Veggie Bingo. We’ve saved the best for last. It’s tomato time.
Save all the Tomato Bingo recipes here.
Chile-Crisp Tofu, Tomatoes and Cucumbers | Tomato Cheddar Toasts | Fresh Tomato and Yogurt Dip | Tomato Tart With Ricotta and Pesto | Best Gazpacho | Tomato Salad With Cucumber and Ginger | Dumpling Tomato Salad | Tomatoes With Parmesan-Olive Bread Crumbs | Tomato-Butter Pasta
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