The Start of the Annual Tomato Bender

The only really good thing about stupid hot weather is that in Illinois it usually happens at the same time as tomato season. I grew up eating proper tomatoes which means I'm picky about them and only want real ones (real = not well traveled, smells right, possibly dirty and best if hot from sun). However, when they are around it is about all I want to eat.

My first box of cherry tomatoes was purchased at the first sign of availability. They were very cute, but it was little early to get the really full bodied tomatoness. I am happy to report that we seem to have turned the corner though and are in the throes.