Every one says garden fresh produce is better than what you can buy at the store.
I disagree with that statement. I have a big garden, and love growing my own food, AND most of the time the stuff at the store tastes just as good (if not better) than what I grow. I hate to admit it, but it's true.
But there is one exception to this rule, and that is tomatoes. Tomatoes from the store are nothing like tomatoes from a garden. Garden tomatoes taste like sunshine. As tomato season is in full swing, my menu this week focuses on garden fresh tomatoes!
Monday: eggplant parmesan with homemade tomato sauce + nectarines + bread
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Tuesday: spaghetti with pesto meatballs and homemade tomato sauce + canteloupe
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Wednesday: cabbage rolls with homemade tomato sauce + watermelon + bread
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Thursday: pumpkin lentil curry (I changed up this recipe a bit) + tortillas + watermelon
recipe coming to the blog soon!
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Friday: elk steak + cauliflower puree + fresh pineapple + green salad with tomatoes
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Saturday: tostadas + fresh roasted tomatoes + fresh corn + nectarines
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