the sandwich on the left is served on whole-grain bread and crusty homemade bread on the right – equally delicious!

Two fortuitous events happened a few minutes apart today to bring about the creation of this recipe.  First, I discovered a pound of hickory smoked bacon in my freezer from The Pork Shop. Next, my dad dropped by with a bag of green and ripe tomatoes given to him by my cousin Diane, who has a big garden. I’ll have no problem using up all the lovely ripe red tomatoes, but what to make with those green tomatoes? Well, fried green tomatoes, of course!

Barbara Fenzl, Kim Howard, and I took a “field trip” in late spring to the Queen Creek Olive Mill and The Pork Shop, two fabulous places that are more than worth the 100-mile round- trip from my house! And that is saying something! They are both located in Queen Creek, Arizona, and only about 2 miles from each other, so local foodies, arrange your own “field trip” at lunchtime and thank me later. Go to the Queen Creek Olive Mill website for directions, hours, and tour times. The Pork shop is located at 3359 E Combs Road, Queen Creek Arizona. Call them at 480-987-0101 for information or hours.  (since writing this post, The Pork Shop has created a website, check it out HERE.)
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