I had my first "M&M" ((to)mato and mayo) sandwich, made with a fresh picked tomato

[Siwsan]

And it was delish. I see more slicing tomatoes (Early Girl) are starting to ripen so there will be plenty more eaten in the near future.

My Marinara are plentiful but still green, as are the San Marzano. The Grape Tomatoes are finally starting to ripen. I love cooking with Grape Tomatoes. Hopefully I'll still have some summer squash to toss into the pan.

These sandwiches always make me think of my dear dad who always celebrated his first M&M of the year. I think it was his favorite sandwich. As it is mine.

[Emile]

1. Amazing, I just ate the same thing.

[barbaraann]

2. I love those sandwiches!

Have you tried Kumato tomatoes? They are incredible!
https://specialtyproduce.com/produce/Kumato_Heirloom_Tomatoes_3699.php

[Siwsan]

3. I haven't heard of these but I'm thinking next year's garden............

I cut way back on varieties, this year, because the last two seasons weren't all that productive - especially last year. So, of course, this year is a really GOOD year for tomatoes.

Also a great year for summer squash. I've already picked more, this year, than in the last three years combined. Sweet peppers are doing so-so. I might have to buy some for when I start making stewed tomatoes.

We're in for another stretch of hot weather, starting this weekend, so I'm anticipating I'll be doing a lot of picking in the very near future.

[barbaraann]

5. You can get them at Trader Joe's.

Sorry you cut back on tomatoes, but hopefully you'll have enough.

Every harvest is a bit of a gamble, for sure. I will always remember one year when I was a teenager we got zillions of Japanese beetles on our green beans.

[Siwsan]

7. We're going on a Trader Joe outing in the very near future

Closest one to me is about 35 miles, or so, which means I stock up on my favorite things. I'm always disappointed when one of those disappears. I've learned if buying two of something I love is a good idea, buying 4 is a better idea. I just wish I had stocked up on the Honey Pale Ale mustard.

We had an infestation of Japanese beetles a few years back. They destroyed my roses and so many other flowers, not to mention the plum trees. When I was mowing the back lot I accidentally got too close to one of the trees and it felt like a BILLION of those little monsters descended onto me. It was like a scene from a horror film.

[barbaraann]

9. Yeah, I have to drive about 30 mins to get to a TJ's, sadly.

It sounds like we had similar Japanese beetle experiences! We're on the West Coast now and luckily they aren't an issue here.

[nebby70]

4. that's our dinner tonight ....

... but it will be Black Krim tomatoes and perhaps a bit of Asiago on the side....
... dessert is white nectarines with a scoop of fresh ricotta drizzled with honey surrounded by strawberries....

[Siwsan]

6. That sounds wonderful!

I'm going to utilize some fresh picked summer squash, tomorrow, HOPEFULLY with a few grape tomatoes, salmon, served with pasta and fresh parmesan and garnished fresh Basil from my herb garden.

[WA-03 Democrat]

8. Looks Great!!

[2naSalit]

10. I just had one a few minutes ago!

I don't have a garden this year but I have access to fresh tomatoes. I have a few more waiting for tomorrow's and Saturday's and Sunday's sandwiches.

A staple in summer!

[lamp_shade]

11. Yep. With just mayo and a bit of salt and pepper. I don't even toast the bread.

If I eat more the one, my lips chap. Glory!! They're wonderful.

[Mr.Bill]

12. We always celebrate our first tomatoes with BLT sandwiches.

Should be picking our first early girls in a few days.

[Siwsan]

13. The tomato I used ripened so much faster than the rest

There are a few that should be ripe in a couple of days but I suspect the heat in the forecast will hasten things.

I make stewed tomatoes and freeze them for making soups, chili, stews and curries during the cold season. And Marinara sauce.

Usually I plant Golden Jubilee tomatoes because they are lower in acid but I had such horrible luck with all of the tomatoes last year I decided to simplify. Now I'm regretting that decision.

[Mr.Bill]

14. We usually don't see ripe early girls

until mid August. We only planted one early girl and one roma this year because we do need to conserve water here and we may be moving before the season is over. Just our luck that one early girl plant has over 50 tomatoes on it. The roma looks good, too.

We also freeze lots of them and use them all winter and spring. There's usually only a small window of time when we buy tomatoes.