My Beach House and I; Killer Tomato Edition.
I’m not sure if I’ve mentioned this before but I have a second home. It’s nothing glamorous, just a small house on the beach that I go to with my friends every weekend in the summer, as one does, I suspect you have one too? While at the house my friends and I tend to cook a little more than we usually would while at our primary residence here in DC, as the restaurants can get a little boring down at the shore. Sometimes our cooking adventures are noteworthy and other times they are not. Over the course of the summer I will write a series of posts about my beach house cooking adventures, providing they are ES-worthy. This past weekend one of my friends, BJ, who I share the house with, whipped up something in a matter of moments that was indeed worth sharing.
As you may have read, tomatoes are on their way out. Apparently there is something called salmonella that has struck down tomatoes in the US. The source is not yet known but as a precaution red tomatoes are off the menu. BJ decided he was not going to be put off by this nonsense so he invested in some orange tomatoes. Daring, I know. He made a superb orange tomato, artichoke and pine nut bruschetta–his recipe is after the jump.
Orange Tomato, Artichoke and Pine Nut Bruschetta
French loaf, cut and baked with a dash of olive oil for ten minutes. Using orange tomatoes, wash and dice, sprinkle with s&p. Spread store-bought (please don’t judge) artichoke dip onto bread, spoon diced tomatoes on bread and throw some pan roasted pine nuts on top.
This is a great summer appetizer. It’s tasty, fresh and served with your finest champagne, creates the perfect early evening bite.
“I’m not sure if I’ve mentioned this before but I have a second home, its nothing glamorous, just a small house on the beach that I go to with my friends every weekend in the summer, as one does, I suspect you have one too? ”
Stunning. I though this level of pomposity and elitism was reserved for Dick Cheney’s office.
Christ.
Read it again, “Dave.”
“Britannia” was obviously *being funny* – albeit in a droll, English way – and you should have picked up on it.
I mean, is there anything worse than someone employing intentionally turgid language when leaving outraged internet commentary?
wow, jealous much, dave?!?!
I would be if I weren’t me, I mean, I got to eat that bruschetta… welcome to my life 😉
Jealous? Not at all. However, it would never occur to me to randomly share the blessings and rewards of my life in such a condescending tone, escpecially when I have the daily opportunity to see the misfortune of others and the decidedly non-two-house-owning (or even one-house owning) situation of my fellow citizens. It’s called HUMILITY.
wow – what a beauty. Obv., I love the use of pine nuts. What do the orange tomatoes taste like?
Orange tomatoes, I thought they tasted less tangy, which is odd, as when BJ initially made them I thought they were chopped tangerines, which are tangy.
Well, I’m not blessed with a second home, but I am blessed with a love of bruscetta…food is always a common denominator, no? The pictures and the post were both put forth with nothing but good intentions, and I appreciate them both. Thanks for a great recipe.
@GQ
In the words of the great Charles Barkley, “Fuck you and fuck your family too.” Now THAT’S funny.
I’ve long been a fan of British “humour,” so I think I’d get the UK laugh vibe if it were actually there. You’ll not hear from me again, but let’s ask Britannia: Were you trying to be funny?
Yay, ES flame war!
Dude, it’s a food blog. Everything is going to be otay.