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TOMATO SEASON SWAN SONG

September 27, 2018 by Sarah Kline 4 Comments

tomatoes from farmers market

Parting is such sweet sorrow.

Every year I feel flush with a sudden melancholy when I first realize that tomato’s season is fleeting and the window of availability is closing.

Every September I rush to my Saturday farmer’s market and buy a couple pounds of heirlooms to enjoy throughout the week.

Tomatoes

And because such bounty should be shared, I tend to drop some off to neighbors and friends, too.

tomatoes neighbor drop off

Now is not the time to hold back, and I’ve been eating tomatoes around the clock these past couple weeks.

tomatoes neighbor drop off

Breakfasts.

Tomato Season Breakfast

These Kalamata Olive Rolls from New Seasons are fantastic — and the perfect vehicle for a little mid-morn tomato snack.

How else to enjoy these voluptuous beauties?

Tomatoes at market

Sandwiches, always.

BLT’s.

Gjusta Venice Beach BLT

(Salmon is optional– but highly recommended.)

Salmon Steelhead BLT

I particularly like tomatoes gracing my tuna sandwiches.

tomatoes with tuna and avocado

I love a well-crafted sandwich maybe more than anything.

Walnut bread + tuna + heirloom tomatoes + avocado + arugula.

Yess.

Of course tomatoes are wonderful joined with warm pasta.

Fresh Pasta with Fresh Tomatoes and Arugula

And they make a bright counterpart to top creamy, velvety polenta.

Polenta with Tomatoes

pesto and polenta with tomatoes and radicchio

As we all know, tomatoes  are excellent when fiddled with very little, served room temperature and alongside other vegetables and fruits and herbs of the season.

Try tomatoes tossed with nectarines and cucumbers.

tomato salad with cucumber

Or mixed with figs and greens.

tomato fig radicchio salad

Or corn and arugula.

corn salad portland

So along with all these tomatoes

Tomatoes at PSU Farmers Market, Portland

I’ve been really enjoyed gathering fresh herbs from my garden daily to go atop any dish I’m making.

Herb Garden Tomato Season

I have to say that my Opal Basil and Thai Basil have been some of my favorite herbs this year.

Herb Garden Tomato Season

Just look what the blossoms add to the visual appeal of a plate.

Feta with Herbs and Tomatoes

Oh sweet friends, when I’m up to my armpits in squashes and onions and simmering stews, I’ll miss your pop of acidity and sweetness, and the technicolor vibrancy you bring to my plate.

Rainbow Tomatoes at PSU Farmers Market, Portland

With just a few weeks left to go, I will grab every last bite of you that I can, while I can.

toast with avocado and tomatoes

And so from my crew to yours, I wish you the last of juicy tomato loving

Best of Portland Girls Weekend Tomato Salad

and a slew of wet sloppy kisses.

Filed Under: Eat Portland, Favorite Portland Products, Recipes, Salads, Sandwiches, Side Dishes

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Comments

  1. Jeff Brooks says

    September 27, 2018 at 10:51 pm

    When are you opening a restaurant? Hope all is well and thoroughly enjoy your blog, especially seeing Porter each time!!
    All the best,
    Jeff

    Reply
    • Sarah Kline says

      September 28, 2018 at 11:08 pm

      Hello Jeff! I’m so glad — and grateful — that you’ve stepped up to watch Porter. He’s going to have the best time, and I’m beyond thrilled he’ll be in such a loving home! XO

      Reply
  2. Brooke from OKC says

    September 30, 2018 at 12:06 am

    Such a BEAUTIFUL blog post. I love all of your posts, but this one is exceptionally lovely and magazine worthy. ♥

    Reply
    • Sarah Kline says

      September 30, 2018 at 2:49 pm

      Hello, Brooke! Thanks so much– you made my day! Hope you’re having a wonderful day.

      Reply

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