I made two types of dried tomatoes, one set, I dried naturally in the sun and I found that they retained a bright red colour.
The other set I dried in the oven and I noticed that they got a deeper shade of red.
So what is a gal to do with all this dried tomatoes? Turn to her blogger friends of course, scour their blogs looking for recipes and how they have used this ingredient. First up is Nora's Two-cheese and sundried biscotti. This was my first attempt at making a biscotti and I loved the fact that it was savoury as I opt for more savoury than sweet stuff. Thanks Nora! This is soooooo good! Check for the recipe here.
Next up was Nicisme, I only discovered her blog last week and browsing, I found this: Sun-dried tomatoes, parmesan & basil whirls. Well I've dubbed them Sun-dried tomatoes, parmesan and basil swirls (lol). Make these for a get-together and they'll be gone in no time. The recipe is here. This is also my entry for the Click event.
Sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan & Basil Swirls (CLICK)
I had some of the dried tomatoes left back and I packed them in oil with sliced garlic and large fresh basil leaves. They are currently chilling in my refrigerator.
Okay, okay, finally the good news :) This week, I signed a book deal! It was in the works since late-December but I wanted to wait until all the legal stuff was sorted out and I had put my signature on the contract. The book should hopefully be coming out mid-year, granted I can finish everything by the end of soon. A lot of work on it has been completed but there's still more to be done. Wish me luck. Bee, you are a gem and I thank you for you tributary post at Forgive Me My Nonsense... this week. It reminds of this post you made back in December. Thank you my dear friend!
Edit: the book is part food memoir, part cookbook.
115 comments:
Congratulations Cynthia and Best of Luck! I like the color of the sundried tomatoes dried in the sun :)
Wow, what beautiful tomatoes and pics! Congrats on the book deal... so exciting!
Cynthia,
WOW Congratulations !!!, can't wait to see it in stores. Sun dried tomatoes look great, tried them last year and enjoyed pesto very much.
congrats :-)
and kudos for trying sun-dried tomatoes- both kinds!
Congratulations on the book, Cynthia! Best wishes to you! You actually made sun-dried tomatoes?! Wow! You rock! Each of the dishes look and sound wonderful! Thanks so much for sharing and have a wonderful weekend. :)
Those tomato/parmesan/basil whirls look really delicious.
I'll have to try sun drying my own tomatoes too.
BTW...I'm giving you an award- the You make my day" award.
I'm sure you must have received this already :-D
But if not, you can see the guidelines
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Oh my goodness gracious... A BOOK!!! I cannot wait. :) The tomatoes look so beautiful, too and the bread and such. OH.MY... What a wonderful post!!!
Congratulations Cynthia! A book! I'm looking forward to it already =)
Your pictures are as drool worthy as always, mmm mmm.
wow!! That's wonderful news, Cynthia :) Good luck!! and keep us posted, of course!
I prefer the 'sun' dried tomatoes. The pickling jar couldn't be any prettier. Congratulations, Cynthia :).
Congratulations Cynthia - that's awesome!
Mamatha
Dearest Cynthia,I'm so glad to hear the god news...my very best wishes for the book's success...way to go girl !!
...Love the look of those 'sun' dried tomatoes :-)
I'm so proud of you! Can't wait to read it.
Yay! Congratulations on the book deal! That is very exciting! And your tomatoes look fantastic.
congratulations, Cyn. You are amazingly creative. I love the pickles. So colorful. I ve got to make them myself soon.
You rock Cynthia! Love that jar of sun dried tomatoes with basil and garlic...
Oh Cynthia! Firstly, many congratulations on your book deal, you didn't say but I'm hoping it's a cook book!
Second - thanks so much for making my recipe - that is a GREAT photo!
By the way - which tomatoes were the tastiest out of the two you made?
Cynthia, we could not have been more proud of your accomplishment. Cook book by a native Guyanese!! I can't wait to get a copy.
Let your blog readers know how your sun dried tomato - garlic - basil pickle turns out. I bet it's great with freshly made bruschetta.
Cheers!!
Congratulations Cynthia, I am so proud of you, I cannot wait for the book to be released.
Lots of love and hugs your way.
That's a great news Cynthia. Congrats on your book deal. So, Is that a cookboook or something else? Can't wait to see what's in there. Both the biscotti and Sun-dried tomatoes, parmesan and basil swirls look good but I'm eyeing the swrils more to do it for a part. Thanks for sharing.
As my mother used to say "All right now"! This is fantastic news and I cant wait for publication. A big hug from me. Congrats. BTW love the pic of the sundried tomatoes in oil and basil.
Beautiful swirls Cynthis, love the last photo!
Congratulations are in order, enjoy your success. I see you have been very busy girl!:)
Hope you are having a great weekend.
Beautiful photos, Cynthia! And the colour of those tomatoes you dried in the sun is simply amazing! Sigh! Well, have to be content with the oven dried kind here, or the store bought kind! ;)
Cpngratulations Cynthia.
Lovely dishes...Congrats on the book..hope u have a great time working on it
Once again, Congratulations dear. I love those whirls(swirls). I have a big bottle of sun dried tomatoes which I bought and have no idea what to do with them :D. I am going to try soon.
Lovely pictures. I have been wanting to know how to make sun dried tomatoes. I love sun dried tomatoes> Just yesterday, i was making pasta and bought a store bought sun dried tomato in india, it was not like the ones I had in the US. I was discussing with my friend as to how I want to try this,and now i visit your site and know how to make them. Thanks much for the illustrious description. BTW. i have a surprice waiting for you in my site!
Congratulations on your book deal, Cynthia!!! You deserve it, and accolades as well!
And those sun dried tomato swirls? Oh yeah!
Dear Cynthia....first of all congrats on the book deal and all the best!!here in moscow without the sun during the winter there was no way i cud make sun dried tomatoes...i never thought i cud bake them.:)thanx .You made my day today....thanx again for taking out time and visiting my blog.You experienced girls are inspirations for new bloggers like me.Lots of hugs to you.:))
i love your version of the twirls cynthia! i normally do with herbes de provence and parmesan cheese but with sundried tomatoes i bet it taste yummy...i did oven dried tomatoes too last summer..it was reddish and delicious although i dont have any sundried tomatoes to compare too..nice job as always :-)
Hi Cynthia...came here to ask you to collect a NICE MATTERS award, to find you've signed a book deal. FABULOUS!!! Congrats, I am thrilled for you.You'll never believe that I've been looking out for ways to make sun-dried tomatoes for quite a while...your post has the perfect answers. Love the post & pictures...& the great news! U deserve it all... & more!!! Take care Deeba
Hi Cynthia Congratulations and wishing you all the very best with your forthcoming book!! I am thrilled for you! :D
Wonderful pics of the the sundried tomatoes what deep red colour just beautiful.
Rosie x
Congrats Cynthia, I'm not surprised b this wonderful news and you're an inspiration to many of us.
I love the sun-dried tomatoes and the ensuing recipes (especially the twirls).
Would you be kind enough to email me both methods of drying your tomatoes?
Congratulations Cynthia! I'm so excited for you !!
Congratulations Cynthia..it looks as though congratulations are in order! How exciting for you :D
Excellent news!! I hope that your muse will remain in residence until the book is done. Don't make us wait too too long now, nah!
congrats sweetie:) i am so happy for u. i am as excited as u r abt ur book deal:) yippyyyyyyyyyy.....
Wow you made your own sundried tomatoes. Must have been delichs. Thinking about it makes my mouth waters. And the tomato and basil swrils looks delicious
Cynthia, congratulations!!! Can't wait to see your new book!
Congratulations Cynthia! I'll be looking forward to your book!
Those sun-dried tomatoes look so good and chewy! I must try a batch myself. :-)
Congratulations dearest Cynthia!! You must be sooo pleased :) The sun dried tomatoes look gr8, esp those swirls.....mmmmmmmmmmm
I love sundried tomatoes in my pasta. Perhaps I should make my own too instead of buying them from the stores! Congratulations on your book deal. You deserve it!
Woohoo! Congrats Cynthia. That is so very cool and you deserve every great thing that comes from this book deal.
And Sun-dried tomatoes? LOVE them!
congrats on your book! I, too, opt for savory as opposed to sweet--I'll have to give the twirl whirls a try :)
Congratulations Cynthia!!! The sundried tomatoes look yummy!!!
Congratulations and best of luck, Cynthia! And need I say I like the pix as usual! The last one is really nice!
Congrats Cynth! Cant wait to see the book! when is it coming out?
As usual the snaps luk amazing..will try out the recipes soon :)
Congratulations Cynthia on the book deal. And your savoury biscotti has not made me decide to sundry some tomatoes. Plenty of tomatoes and hot, hot sun out here.
Well done and congrats, Cynthia! This is exciting news, indeed!
There are so much lovely goodies you can make with those sun-dried tomatoes. I love sun-dried tomatoes - those are so sweet. Usually I buy mine already bottled.
Gorgeous! Those dried tomatoes have a wonderful color! I love every single thing you made with them! Now, I'm drooling...
Cheers,
Rosa
Such great news & great dishes to start the week Cynthia!
Your tomatoes are lovely, I might do the same since the commercial ones are quite expensive here..
Congratulations on the book deal Cynthia! I'm so happy for you, can't wait to get my hands on it! :)
Congratulations! Are you going to tell us anything about it?
As to the dried tomatoes - next time, if you can get hold of some of the plastic that is used to line fruit driers, you can lay them out on that, cut-side down, and they'll dry to little flat disks - it's very handy, as it makes storage much easier, plus you can cut the things with scissors when they're done that way.
Yummy stuff, as always!
Congratulations on the book deal!! cant wait for it to coem out!! :):)
Hi Cynthia! Congrats on your book deal! Another way to use your sun dried tomatoes is to make tomato pesto like I did for Feb.20 posting on creamy farfalle tomato pesto. This was a big hit & if you make too much (is there such a thing?) freeze in ice cube trays and then store in an airtight container in the freezer until ready to use. Delish! Cheers! Heather
go girl, go girl, girl you really rocks! congratulation on the book, I hope I can get to review your book too!
oh sun dried tomatoes . . . I love them so much, but have yet the time to make any but will do them soon! xxx
Cynthia, How fantastic for you! Congratulations!!You must be so excited!! And of course, all your pictures just blew me away!
Cynthia - I can't imagine anyone who deserves it more than you. You have a style all your own, and it is magnificent. Bonne chance on your book deal, sign me up for more than a few copies.
Congrats Cynthia! Well deserved!
First congrats on the book deal ;-) You know how pleased I am on this and you also know what to do with one copy - yes I am asking answers!
Second I love what you did with the tomatoes and am amazed at the difference in color. I have never dried them out in the sun but that's a great idea.
Hi cynthia
a big congratulations for releasing the book..i know being a foodie journalist, the creative urge to do something for all is an overwhelminmg emotion. I thank the world to have such wonderful person like you... i know the book will be a good memoir !
Woweee! Congratulations! I'm making a toast to you right now :)
i like the color of the sun dried ones, they are so vibrant and bursting with color! And that jar is calling my name :)
Cynthia,
Congratulations!! It feels great to know that all the effort will finally culminate into a memorabilia for posterity. Great effort, i went through your site and personally enjoyed the rich spread.
I invite you to view my food blog at www.konkanifoodie.blogspot.com.
Let me know if you have any suggestions/comments to offer.
Thanks,
Ashwini.
congrats,Cynthia i am looking forward for that book.
Hi Cynthia: Wow, love your new look..I have got something for you, maybe you have already received it. Please do accept it as a token of appreciation for your kind and inspiring words.
congratulations cynthia!! and all the very best!!
cheers!!
Hi Cynthia, Congrats on the book deal. Please let me know when it is out. I would love to get a copy.
I have got something for you, maybe you have already received it. Please do accept it as a token of appreciation for your kind and inspiring words. Thanks, Pragyan
oh beautiful! Sun dried tomatoes-home made! U r really clever cynthia!
Congratulations Cynth!
Love the bottle of pickle with tomatoes and basil, easy to parcel it.. :D, do you have plan to send it here..???
I am late...... but my hearty congratulations Cynthia!! What wonderful red that look! I loved the color of the sun dried ones.
First time at your blog and look at the colours! I like sun dried tomatoes so much that I usually just pop them directly into my mouth :-). Lovely post.
Congrats on the book deal...and as for the food, the whirls or swirls look absolutely drool inducing!
Congratulations Cynthia! I wish you nothing but success upon success!
Congratualtions!! Im soooo happy for you, I will start to save my pennies now, as all of your recipes I have tried, have come out very good.
So happy for you Cynthia!
Congratulations Cynthia on your book deal...All the best and do let us know when your book comes out.Your sundried tomatoes and the various food creations look delicious.I specially liked the swirls.They look yummy.
WoW....some really mouth-watering pics. Recipes from dry tomatoes is a new one for me. I will have to try it & it does sound good.....as also congrats on your book deal...just can't wait for a copy of your book....have a nice time!
Great Going Cynthia and guess what? U TOTALLY deserve it!
Congratulations on the book! That's so wonderful. I know I'll want a copy!
Beautiful sun-dried tomatoes too:)
wow, those sun-dried tomatoes look awesome! and congrats on the book-in-the-making Cynthia! all the best, and look forward to receiving a personalised copy signed by you soon:) I'll send you my address!:D
I adore sun-dried tomatoes--so sweet and versatile. What took Bittman so long, right?
congratulations to you, my friend!
Those look just incredible -- can't wait for the book!
Everything looks so great this week. I love the pictures. Great work!
Congrats Cynthia ...All the very best on the book ...I am so very happy that one of my friends book is going to be on stores .Awesome ...you rock !!!
I love the look of your jar of dried tomatoes! And congratulations on your book. Well deserved.
I AM SOOOOOOOOOO HAPPY FOR YOU ( AS YOU ALREADY KNOW:)
WISH YOU LUCK ....AND BEST OF GRACE...
I make oven dried tomatoes in the summer when my garden is over run with cherry tomatoes and I don't know what to do with them all. Right now I'm craving some of that summer sunshine, it's cold and snowy and miserable here.
Wow! I've never seen such beautiful sun-dried tomatoes!(especially the first pic)
Congratulations on the book deal! That is so exciting! How about sending me my own copy? ;-)
Wow, looking forward for your book!! Congrats. I will try sun drying tomatoes too, just waiting for the sun to come out of hiding ;-)
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omg..those look so lovely!..imagine it with olive oil and fresh pasta
Simply beautiful!
Cynthia, sorry for the late comment here... But Congratulations on your book deal! Am so happy for you.
The sundried tomatoes look fabulous and i can't take my eyes of the swirls.. and a savoury biscotti is totally a new concept, but a welcome one.
Congratulations on the book! Please tell us how we can order it when it's published. wow...this is such a BIG deal, I'm so happy for you. :) :)
Your homemade sun-dried tomatoes look great, I would like to try doing that myself too.
Oh I am glad that you enjoyed the biscotti! It's been a while since I made some, will have to rectify that soon. And the swirls look addictive.
take care my dear, and I wait eagerly for your book!
xx Nora
I did not know that we can dry tomatoes in oven ,sundried once looks so bright
Congratulations Cynthia!! Thats great news!!:)) Love the colour of sundried tomatoes!
Felicitations !!! Thi is very exciting for the book ! And I just love the dried tomatoes.
My dear, dear friends, I thank each and everyone of your for your sincere best wishes. I need it and I am humbled by the outpouring of such generosity. None of this would have been possible without any of you and so I thank you all.
Aparna, Arandati, Madhumita & Katy - thank you for taking the time to stop by and visit. It is very much appreciated. I welcome you warmly and hope that you'll visit again when you get the chance. I look forward to checking out your delicious homes on the net too :)
Thats a great news Cynthia...will love to read your book..i am getting all so exciting...and your click Swirls look amazing..really drool worthy..and that bottle looks so colourful!
i just couldn't resist leaving another 100th comment cynth darling:D he he he...
have a wonderful weekend:)
Congratulations Cynthia! That's great news!
A book...how perfect! Cynthia you have a wonderful and distinctive voice and style...the book is bound to be great. Congratulations!
Love the savory biscotti, the swirls, and the tomatos and basil in the jar, even though I don't generally care for sun dried tomatoes.
Congratulations! a well deserved break and would love to see the book when it is finally ready - I am sure like all your efforts this one will be superbly produced and well written!
The sun dried tomatoes look great!
CONGRATS CYNTHIA!!!!! Sendng out big hugs to you!!!!!
Hi Cynthia, this is great news. Congratulations and look forward to seeing your book published. Your sun dried tomatoes look great and can't wait until summer to try drying some.
Sun dried tomatoes are one of my favorites! That sun dried tomato biscotti and swirls sound really good.
Wow! Congratulations on the book deal! Cannot wait to see it printed. Those biscottis look great by the way!
Congrats Dear Cynthia..All the best for your book deal..
I love sun dried tomatoes..they taste lovely with pastas too!!1
As usual Cynthia; another great post. Congrats on the book deal. When it comes out I'll buy a copy for sure :)
Your sun-dried tomatoes lok beautiful and so does everything that you made with them. Looks like everything you touch turns to beautiful!
And please put me on your mailing list for the book!
Congrats on your book deal...Rock on girl. You actully made sun dried tomatoes ( Jaw dropped expression).........wow!
You're not the only one who has alot of blogs to catch up on. Here's an official and public CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!! You deserve it!
Your sun-dried tomatoes look amazing...
It's official!!! Huge congratulations, Cynthia! That's fantastic; can't wait to buy your book.
The tomato-parmesan swirls look fabuloso, by the way. And your photos just get more and more wonderful.
Hey Cynthia congrats for the book :) U are no doubt a really very talented cook..All your recipes are mouth watering n easy to make..Dying to see your book :)
Those Sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan & Basil Swirls look divine :-)
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