FOOD DANCE - TOMATOES by Linda Popple

6x6 Oil on Panel

Day 19 of the 30/30 Challenge

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This is the last painting in Food Dance (at least for now).  I hope you have enjoyed this series as much as I enjoyed painting it.

I had to look up as to why the tomato is called the love apple.  The answer below is from Ask.com.  And below that is a lovely salsa recipe from Southern Living.

Answer

Tomato is called 'love apple' due to its seductive red colour and its sensuous sweet flesh. It is referred to as the 'devil's fruit' by the Roman Catholic Church. It is believed to be fruit that was used by the serpent to tempt Adam and Eve.

WATERMELON-PEACH SALSA and TOMATOES

Compliments of Southern Living

Ingredients

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• 1/2 cup hot pepper jelly
• 1 tablespoon lime zest
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
• 2 cups seeded and diced fresh watermelon
• 1 cup peeled and diced fresh peaches
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh chives
• 3 cups baby heirloom tomatoes, halved
• Salt and freshly ground pepper
• Garnish: fresh basil sprigs

Preparation

1. 1. Whisk together pepper jelly, lime zest, and lime juice in a bowl; stir in watermelon and next 3 ingredients.
2. 2. Season halved baby tomatoes with salt and freshly ground pepper to taste; spoon into cocktail glasses. Top with salsa. Garnish, if desired.