How do you eat a fresh tomato?

dipchip2000 · March 15, 2011

I'm just curious how others eat their fresh tomatoes. Im not talking the canned or cooked salsas or otherwise preserved tomatoes. I prefer mine straight from the garden with a little sea salt and a dash of pepper. I also like them on a sandwich with bacon,mayonnaise ,and a slice of sharp cheddar on toasted sourdough bread. Yeah I'm getting anxious for the season to progress.
I would love to hear other ideas.
ron

ContainerTed · March 15, 2011

In all cases, regardless of variety, size, or color, I can say without reservation, that I eat them ....................

QUICKLY and VORACIOUSLY!!!

Ted

lurley · March 15, 2011

1.On homemade white bread with either butter or mayo, nothing else.
2.Thick sliced bacon and tomato on toasted bread (no mayo, plain)
3.On a plate topped with salt and pepper with cottage cheese on the side
4.Chopped with salt and shredded fresh basil and dished onto rosemary focaccia toasts like bruschetta
5. Layered slices with fresh homemade mozzarella in between, drizzled with the best extra virgin olive oil

Dang it, now I'm hungry

tam91 · March 15, 2011

I have been known to eat one straight out of the garden like an apple.

But sliced, various colors on a plate, with fresh basil and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar. I might add some fresh mozzarella if I have any.

duajones · March 15, 2011

I only eat them fresh. on a salad or a sandwich or even as a side dish lightly salt and peppered

kath · March 15, 2011

I like them best eaten plain, out of hand, just like any other ripe fruit.

dustdevil · March 15, 2011

With one hand over it's mouth

jwr6404 · March 15, 2011

I prefer them one at a time at any time

TomNJ · March 15, 2011

1. A thick slab of beefsteak tomato in a whole grain bread sandwich with bacon, lettuce, and mayo.

2. Thick slabs of beefsteak tomato layered with fresh mozzarella, EV olive oil, chopped fresh basil, and a sprinkle of salt.

3. A thick slab of beefsteak tomato in a whole grain bread sandwich with cheddar cheese, then fried in butter.

Oh mama, hurry up July

TomNJ

KLorentz · March 15, 2011

Any way I can as long as it is a home grown old timey tasting mater.

Kevin

tgplp · March 15, 2011

Mmm! Can't wait to try my tomatoes! I eat them plain, cut into wedges with a sprinkle of salt, on a BLT, or in a caprese salad/sandwich! ( salt, pepper, olive oil, basil, and mozzerella.)

Im drooling!!

Taryn

brokenbar · March 15, 2011

Never...under any circumstances.

geeboss · March 15, 2011

Chucker · March 15, 2011

I like them sliced with sugar on top. Takes me back to my childhood.

Pyrrho · March 15, 2011

The only thing I put on my tomatoes is a sharp knife.

March 15, 2011	#1
dipchip2000 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Muskogee, Oklahoma Posts: 664	How do you eat a fresh tomato? I'm just curious how others eat their fresh tomatoes. Im not talking the canned or cooked salsas or otherwise preserved tomatoes. I prefer mine straight from the garden with a little sea salt and a dash of pepper. I also like them on a sandwich with bacon,mayonnaise ,and a slice of sharp cheddar on toasted sourdough bread. Yeah I'm getting anxious for the season to progress. I would love to hear other ideas. ron

March 15, 2011	#2
ContainerTed Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: 6a - NE Tennessee Posts: 4,538	In all cases, regardless of variety, size, or color, I can say without reservation, that I eat them .................... QUICKLY and VORACIOUSLY!!! Ted __________________ Ted ________________________ Owner & Sole Operator Of The Muddy Bucket Farm and Tomato Ranch

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duajones Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Corpus Christi,Texas Z9 Posts: 1,996	I only eat them fresh. on a salad or a sandwich or even as a side dish lightly salt and peppered __________________ Duane Jones

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jwr6404 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: University Place, WA Posts: 481	I prefer them one at a time at any time __________________ Jim

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brokenbar Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: South Of The Border Posts: 1,169	Never...under any circumstances. __________________ "If I'm not getting dirty, I'm not having a good time."

March 15, 2011	#3
lurley Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 741	1.On homemade white bread with either butter or mayo, nothing else. 2.Thick sliced bacon and tomato on toasted bread (no mayo, plain) 3.On a plate topped with salt and pepper with cottage cheese on the side 4.Chopped with salt and shredded fresh basil and dished onto rosemary focaccia toasts like bruschetta 5. Layered slices with fresh homemade mozzarella in between, drizzled with the best extra virgin olive oil Dang it, now I'm hungry

March 15, 2011	#4
tam91 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Crystal Lake IL Posts: 2,484	I have been known to eat one straight out of the garden like an apple. But sliced, various colors on a plate, with fresh basil and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar. I might add some fresh mozzarella if I have any.

March 15, 2011	#6
kath Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: zone 6b, PA Posts: 5,664	I like them best eaten plain, out of hand, just like any other ripe fruit.

March 15, 2011	#7
dustdevil Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: WI, USA Zone4 Posts: 1,887	With one hand over it's mouth

March 15, 2011	#9
TomNJ Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2009 Location: Floyd VA Posts: 771	1. A thick slab of beefsteak tomato in a whole grain bread sandwich with bacon, lettuce, and mayo. 2. Thick slabs of beefsteak tomato layered with fresh mozzarella, EV olive oil, chopped fresh basil, and a sprinkle of salt. 3. A thick slab of beefsteak tomato in a whole grain bread sandwich with cheddar cheese, then fried in butter. Oh mama, hurry up July TomNJ

March 15, 2011	#10
KLorentz Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Stryker, Ohio Posts: 995	Any way I can as long as it is a home grown old timey tasting mater. Kevin

March 15, 2011	#11
tgplp Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Pacific North West, zone 8a Posts: 510	Mmm! Can't wait to try my tomatoes! I eat them plain, cut into wedges with a sprinkle of salt, on a BLT, or in a caprese salad/sandwich! ( salt, pepper, olive oil, basil, and mozzerella.) Im drooling!! Taryn

March 15, 2011	#13
geeboss Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Fairfax, VA Z7 Posts: 524

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Chucker Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 180	I like them sliced with sugar on top. Takes me back to my childhood.

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Pyrrho Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 75	The only thing I put on my tomatoes is a sharp knife.