Vine Ripened Texas Red

Criseyda Koonce

May 14 |22:22

Tomato

"You know, when you get your first asparagus, or your first acorn squash, or your first really good tomato of the season, those are the moments that define the cook's year.
I get more excited by that than anything else."
- Mario Batali

"It's difficult to think anything but pleasant thoughts while eating a homegrown tomato."
- Lewis Grizzard

"A world without tomatoes is like a string quartet without violins."
- Laurie Colwin


Interestingly, the title could be for another photogenic subject - the wine grape.  But alas, not this time. 

When I was little, I didn't like tomatoes - AT ALL.  Dear Mom did not understand how that could be.  After all, she loved everything that came from the garden and well, I'm her kid.  She would be happy to know, I've finally achieved a fondness for the beautiful red globes.  I came to my senses.

Each trip to the grocery store I found myself drawn to these beautiful tomatoes with their vines holding them together.  I must admit, I was more interested in taking their picture than eating them.  Sorry Mom.  Not to worry though.  They are being eaten too.  Mmmm.  Tasty.

The passion of the chef in the first quote is inspiring.  A reminder how nice it is to appreciate all good things, regardless of "size."

Comments (0)
Write comment
Your Contact Details:
Comment:
:D:):(:0:shock::confused:8):lol::x:P:oops::cry:
:evil::twisted::roll::wink::!::?::idea::arrow:
Security
Please input the anti-spam code that you can read in the image.
< Prev   Next >
Hello and welcome to the blog of Criseyda (Cris) Koonce of Cris Photo. A simple blog of photos and creations. If any of the stories stir a memory or a story of your own, please feel free to share them in the comments.

Get Cris' photo blog posts in your email.

Enter your email address:

Sent about once a week. Email addresses are not shared. Unsubscribe any time. Delivered by Google's FeedBurner.

Recent Blog Entries

"There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle."
-Albert Einstein