Will this summer heat ever let up? Around here (in NC) even with the rain the heat just envelopes you, and the moisture from the rain makes everything thick and muggy. We usually spend sunny days outdoors, but this has been a week of staying inside, drinking lots of water and eating fresh veggies.
One such sweet relief: tomatoes. As the days warm up, the big bold berries ripen and the true flavor of summer comes alive. The lush, juiciness re-hydrates; homegrown, vine-ripened tomatoes take me away, no Calgon needed. Add a bit of fresh chopped basil for its cooling properties, and I can {almost} completely forget the three digit heat index outside.
Are you growing tomatoes? What are your favorite types to grow or eat? Not a fan of the mater? What's keeping you cool during these long, hot days?
Renee Garner has a passion to make things grow, although her brownish thumb wants her to believe otherwise. When mud pies aren't on the menu, you can find her doodling the days away at Wolfie and the Sneak.
