The end of summer never makes me sad. Maybe it’s because I hate the heat, and my pasty complexion has never done anything other than tinge pink, then burn. We keep our AC at Meat Hanging Temp, and last week the new neighbors gave me the side eye when they saw me at the mailbox wearing a sweatshirt and butter socks. I’ve stopped explaining myself, but if you come to dinner, please bring a sweater.
This summer, my obsession with the tomato intensified. To commemorate my love for the fruit, (yes, it’s a fruit!) I made the summer sandwich of my childhood multiple times: mayo and sliced heirloom tomato on sourdough (full disclosure: childhood bread was Wonder white.) This is a sustainable lunch, and one that should boldly reside on any cafe menu.
It does not need turkey or cheese.
More heirlooms loomed on the kitchen island, so I decided to make tomato tarts, and a galette. I used Ina’s Tomato and Goat Cheese Tart recipe. Click here for recipe.
After viewing numerous recipes, my iPhone, because it knows all my innermost desires, sent me some memory photos of tomatoes I’d photographed while in France years ago. The gorgeous photo at the top is one of them, taken at the Market in Collioure, France (pronounced Colley-yuur), a beautiful port on the Mediterranean coast in southern France. If you get the chance to venture down there when you’re on the other side of the world (8.5 hours by train from Paris), it’s worth the trip.
Have a great September.
Best ~
Suzette
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Looks delicious! Will have to give the recipe a try. I love tomato sandwiches on sourdough!
Katherine – I agree — they are the best sandwich on a hot day! I think you’ll love the tart recipe, too!