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This is one of my favorite summer recipes. Best made when tomatoes are abundant and in season. It smells totally amazing in the oven. I made my first batch of the season last night.

Tomatoes Roasted with Rosemary and Lemon
Source: Cooking Light, June 2004

Their comments: Proof that simple foods are often best, this colorful multipurpose combination of tomatoes, herbs, and lemon smells almost as good as it tastes. To serve over pasta, cook 12 ounces dried pasta; drain and return pasta to pan. Stir in 3 cups of the roasted tomatoes; cook over low heat until liquid thickens. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese.

1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
1 tablespoon extravirgin olive oil
2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 pounds plum tomatoes, quartered lengthwise
3 garlic cloves, minced

Preheat oven to 400.

Place all ingredients in a large bowl, and toss well to combine. Place tomato mixture in a 13×9-inch baking dish. Bake at 400 for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes. Remove mixture from oven.

Preheat broiler.

Broil tomatoes for 10 minutes or until they begin to brown. Remove from oven; stir gently to combine.

Note: Place chilled tomatoes in heavy-duty zip-top plastic bags; freeze for up to 3 months.

Yield: 10 servings (serving size: 1/2 cup)

NUTRITION PER SERVING
CALORIES 53(34% from fat); FAT 2g (sat 0.3g,mono 1.1g,poly 0.4g); PROTEIN 1.7g; CHOLESTEROL 0.0mg; CALCIUM 15mg; SODIUM 134mg; FIBER 2.2g; IRON 1mg; CARBOHYDRATE 9g

I rode my bike into work this morning and feel a million times better than my lazy, slothful mode of yesterday. I was reminded anew why I ride. Or run, hike, walk, trail run, snowboard, etc. Yeah, there are other benefits to exercise, but that rush is what pulls be back.

I arrived at work this morning after a brisk 32 minute ride. I was sweaty and my heart rate was pumping. But man, did I feel good. After a quick shower, all was well in my world. I was refreshed, energized and upbeat. Not a bad way to start the day.

I’ve been lazy. Physically and otherwise. I ran once last week and biked twice. My run, only the 2nd in the month of May, was pretty damn hard. That’s what I get for being a slacker. My corresponding lack of blog posts is also due to laziness. Don’t worry, you’re not missing much. Hopefully I’ll be back to more regular posting soon. And running too, for that matter,