Happenings on the Ranch

As I sat here taking a break after harvesting before getting ready to finish grading eggs and pack up for farmer’s market this afternoon, I was trying to think of a topic to write about.  As I bit into my sandwich it hit me.  No, the sandwich didn’t hit me (although my food has been known to fight back on occasion); the idea hit me.  I am thoroughly enjoying this sandwich.  And it’s because it’s homegrown and fresh.

It’s just a simple sandwich of salami, cheese, mayo and mustard with onion and tomato.  But it tastes fantastic!  There’s nothing better than homegrown produce and these are no exception.  They make a plain ol’ sammy taste like a gourmet meal.  Of course, the fact that I refuse to eat tomatoes in the off-season (unless they are our canned tomatoes) may have something to do with it.  When you’re starved for something I guess it may seem that much better when you finally have it.  But I think I’m right, and many of you will agree, when I say fresh, vine-ripened tomatoes and just-dug onions can’t be beat.  Nor can cruchy right-off-the-vine cucumbers or tender baby zucchini.

I was going to take a picture of my sandwich for you … but it’s already gone.   ~Karin