The Times - Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley

Of all the things we grow in our garden, it is the annual arrival of ripe, juicy tomatoes that I most look forward to. A perfectly plump red fruit, still warm from the sun, sliced and served simply with a flourish of crunchy sea salt, is among my favorite late summer splendors. For the next few weeks, tomatoes will appear in virtually every meal in our home, and the remaining harvest will be made into jars of sauce to enjoy in the colder months. While the tomatoes are at peak ripeness, I prefer preparations that use just a few complementary ingredients to accentuate their sunny flavor. This...