More From the Kitchen

Bruschetta from my very own tomatoes and basil...yum.

Small servings as I don't have much that is ripe yet and the squirrels seem to get to the ripe ones first, but I'm having fun trying to get enough to enjoy.

Poor Dogs

They have to tolerate so much. This morning they turned into mountains for Marshall's car & tractor to drive over. Poor, poor, patient dogs.

At least he also sunggles with them and gives them kisses when he's finished using them as roads.

First Fruits

My little garden is growing and the squash runneth over. Just yesterday, Marshall and I picked this whole bowlful of crookneck. I'm thinking it is squash casserole for dinner tonight.

The tomatoes are another story. I've been watching the green tomatoes get bigger and bigger for what seems like weeks now, but the color never seems to change. Yesterday, I noticed one that was ripening and decided it could use just one more day. This plant is called a Lemon Boy. Looks good, right?

Until you turn it over and see the big, black, squishy spot.

After cutting around the bad spot, this is what I have left.

Looks like David and I will each only get a little sprinkle of home grown tomato on our salads tonight. I think I can supplement with some tasty little store-bought grape tomatoes. Still waiting for the big red ones to ripen....