There’s been shockingly little food on my food blog of late, which is disappointing I know. I have been cooking, just not as much as usual since there are cabinet doors covering every square inch of my kitchen floor, and the new light fixture hasn’t arrived, yet, so it’s pitch black in there when the thunderstorms roll through. And I keep reaching for drawers that aren't there. Same as five seconds ago. Back away from the non-existent drawers, Tammy.
Still, here’s something I put together quickly with leftover grilled summer squash, eggplant, and onions. I cut the chilled remnants into cubes (except the onions, which I left as rings) and tossed them with just-picked sungold cherry tomatoes, ribbons of farmshare basil, and a simple vinaigrette. (I snuck a little private moment with the cherry tomatoes and some fleur de sel while I was making dinner, and I think I’m getting over my tomato problem.)
Husband thought the salad might be improved by a little goat cheese, but we were out. It also crossed my mind that cubes of grilled bread wouldn’t hurt, either, panzanella-style. But I hate when I start doing this. Always trying to make something better when it’s perfectly lovely as it is. That’s not the right spirit.
So we ate. And it was lovely.
I enlarged that picture and pretended to swim around in the bowl. That looks scrumptious!
Posted by: April in CT | July 31, 2008 at 10:20 PM
Gods, sungolds are amazing! They're like candy!
Posted by: Jess | August 01, 2008 at 11:15 AM
Wow, I made something very similar two nights ago...we must be on the same wavelength (or getting the same stuff from our CSAs :). Unfortunately, I was cooking for vegans so left the cheese out of ours, too. And sorely missed it. I tried sprinkling nutritional yeast on top, but it just wasn't the same.
Your picture is absolutely gorgeous. Mine doesn't even come close...
Posted by: What A Card | August 01, 2008 at 11:44 AM
I have those private moments with tomatoes and salt too. It is exactly how my love of tomatoes began. I have high hopes for you now.
Posted by: Helen | August 03, 2008 at 09:37 AM
Helen: It's those heirlooms. I'm addicted!
Whatacard: Yeah, you're not far from here, so I think our CSAs must be in sync. Let's see what we come up with next week.
Jess: How can nature get some things soooo right?
April: Hey, thanks!
Posted by: Tammy | August 06, 2008 at 11:41 PM