All In A Day's Slice

I am thrilled it is August!  June and July were particularly trying, but that is all the the past now.  The heat wave is over, the travel season is winding down and there's not a full moon until the 21st.  People just seem to be completely nuts when it's a full moon, but we don't have to worry about that for another three weeks...GOOD!

I am just one work day a way from a much anticipated MOM-CATION!  I have a week to play stay at home mom, visit with my friends and family, and most importantly, I get to spend some quality time with my Mom.  I am very much looking forward to all of the projects that we'll get ourselves into.  Awesome.

For the past few weeks I feel like our family has been swimming in potatoes from the CSA.  I have so many of them that I have to share.  Take some to my husband's family, give some to my family, or just eat all of them.  I usually just cut the up and roast them, but I wanted to do something a little different this time.

I bought a mandolin slicer a few months ago, but I have to be honest, it's a scary piece of kitchen equipment. Also, I am undoubtedly very clumsy.  Sharp objects + me = OUCH!  Therefore, I have been very reluctant to even drag this thing out.  I got scared when I took it out of the box and had to wash it!  I love OXO kitchen stuff, it is all so cute and works well.  This is the mandolin slicer I picked out.  It looks innocent in the picture, but don't believe its lies!  I got over my fear and used the french fry slicer, without any bodily harm to myself, and successfully sliced up a bunch of potatoes.  It's not so scary now that I know how to use it.  I'm so resistant to change, just ask my husband.  Love you Dear.

The mandolin slicer does not look scary, but don't trust it!

OLD BAY FRIES!!!!

• Mandolin slicer scary potatoes
• Drizzle potatoes with olive oil
• Copious amounts of Old Bay 
• Bake at 375 degrees for 40-45 minutes, stirring occasionally 

Did I mention that I also have a ton of tomatoes?  Well I do - slicers and heirlooms to be more specific.  

My colorful assortment of onions and tomatoes.

What in the world am I going to do with all of these tomatoes?  I tried to bake them.  Seems easy enough and luckily it was.  I halved the tomatoes, and next time I will slice them, because while the finished product was pretty to look at, it was a little messy to actually have to eat.

Fries & Tomatoes

Roasted Parmesan Tomatoes

• 4 tomatoes, halved
• Parmesan, shredded on top
• Salt
• Pepper
• Oregano 
• Bake at 450 degrees for 15 minutes

I know that it is an interesting combination for a meal, but when I started cooking tonight I didn't have any plans so it's just what I came up with on my own.  Potatoes and tomatoes need love, too.  I certainly loved them tonight.  I don't know what I will do when it is winter and I don't have access to all these fresh vegetables.  I think there will be some canning and freezing in the near future.

Good tomato

EAT!