The Times - Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley

Every summer, I patiently anticipate the first homegrown tomatoes of the season. While diligently watering our garden, I keep a daily check on when the sun-ripened delights are ready to pluck.

This year, with the long, cold, and wet spring we had, everything seems to be a little behind schedule. Sadly, we might have to wait a tad longer for our backyard tomatoes.

Luckily, ripe cherry tomatoes, available in most grocery stores, are a quick go-to when craving a burst of sunny flavor. Here, the little tomatoes are roasted with herbs and olive oil to concentrate their flavor. Whipped up with...