Tomatoes are the jewels of the garden. Sometimes a trick in the Pacific NW, and such a treasure when there is success! We preserve a lot for the winter and also stuff ourselves silly while they are prime. There is not a hothouse tomato that can compete with the real – juicy – thing! Other than straight from the garden with a pinch of salt, one of our favorite summer treats is Caprese, or tomatoes, basil, mozzarella, oil, salt and pepper on slices of baguette.  The recipe calls for putting them in the oven, but we can never wait that long 🙂