It’s a rainy day in the Hudson Valley. What could be better than a crock of chili with diced Vidalia onions and shredded sharp cheddar? Another way to use some of my amazing tomatoes.

Tennyson said that in the Spring a young man's fancy lightly turns to thoughts of love. For me, planting the garden in the spring and enjoying the summer bounty makes me think of cooking the fruits of my labor. Behold my favorite cherry almond muffins....

How many ways can you enjoy a tomato? When you have a bumper crop, the tomato is the appetizer, salad, main course and side dish.