Saturday, June 19, 2010

Eating from the garden

The tomatoes have been ripening quickly with the rain over the past two days.  Some are starting to split from so much rain.  So I've been doing a lot of tomato eating.  Last night, I had a bowl full of cherry tomatoes sprinkled with Mrs. Dash seasoning, some pearl onions, and fresh parsley. 

I also fixed some stewed tomatoes for lunch today.  And tonight I fixed my favorite dish Insalata Caprese with fresh tomatoes and fresh cut basil from the garden.  Wow! It was fabulous.  I also sliced up some red potatoes and fried them so I had some french fries as well.  And for good measure, I fixed some baked beans. 

I haven't been particularly hungry since C. has been gone.  I've been eating a light brunch and then a regular dinner of veggies, some seafood, or soy burgers.  It really has been too hot to eat much, especially when I'm working outdoors as much as I have been. 

This afternoon I went to the nearby seafood dock to buy some shrimp.  I couldn't think of anything better to give to C.'s dad for Father's Day. There were several boats that had just come in so I was able to buy 15 pounds of medium size shrimp.  One of the workers told me that harvest wasn't particularly good.  However prices were up because of the lack of shrimp coming from the Gulf. 

It's a tough life being a commercial fisherman.  Shrimpers are dealing with increased fuel costs, competing with imported shrimp, and sporadic catches due to a severe winter.  It is pretty much a dying industry with fewer and fewer boats in the fishery.  I used to go cast netting to get my own but that season won't start until fall.  But there are some good spots around here where one can fill up a freezer from casting for shrimp. 

Today I'm glad to have fresh vegetables and fresh shrimp.  Tomorrow I'll go see C's dad.  Maybe I'll even rest some tomorrow since the boat trailer is now painted and ready to haul the sailboat out of the water on Monday. 

17 comments:

  1. Looks delicious and very tempting. I have always been a fan of eating fresh and healthy.

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  2. seems that you are adapting quite well. awareness, surrender and growth!

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  3. When I lived on the West Coast in the 70's we would go to an old Gov't. dock and catch fresh shrimp. Boil them up in sea water with french fries made fresh at home.

    Good eats!

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  4. sounds like you have been working hard...but eating good when you do. see i just think you are taunting me with all the tomato talk and now throwing shrimp in the mix. hope you are well syd!

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  5. Oh yum! Not sure if those are pictures of what you made with the tomatoes or professional stock photos - but wow - don't think tomatoes ever looked so appetizing!
    Sounds like a very peaceful day. I'm sure C's Dad will appreciate the shrimp - I know there's no gift I appreciate more than the gift of FOOD, or FOOD gift certificates! And fresh shrimp - that's a treat.
    God bless.

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  6. Ah- We are sharing the same tomato/basil-based diet. Isn't it lovely? And the shrimp goes perfectly with it.
    I know (think?) you're not a father but I know for sure you father a lot of people. So happy Father's Day to a good man.
    Ms. Moon

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  7. delicious :) thanks for sharing dinner :)

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  8. Hello, Syd. It's Scout -- been a long tie. Hope you are well. Glad to see you are still writing.

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  9. You are amazing Syd. Beautiful photos....and again, I am so envious of your garden! I have some tomatoes on my deck but no fruit yet. Lots of little blossoms though so there is hope!

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  10. I feel like I've had a delicious meal...this was NOT a good post for me to read today--or WAS it--grin!

    diet-a-roni

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  11. Love your tomato salad...
    Hard to believe they used to think tomatoes were poisonous.

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  12. I am not a big tomato eater but your pics make my mouth water! YUM!

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  13. Oh yummy, that looks really fresh and good.

    Hope your Sunday turned out nice.

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  14. Here is the Pacific Northwest, we're hitting 71 degrees at 5 p.m. My tomatoes are growing but the fruits are slow in coming. Your's look so tasty!!!
    Note to self: look up "jealousy" in ODAT and Courage to Change.

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  15. I just recently discovered your blog and am so glad I did. What a sweet post!

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  16. The tomatoes look delicious....makes me think of summer and ours has only just begun. :0)

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