Cherry tomatoes are one of my favorite snacks fresh from the garden. I love them so much, I plant 2 or 3 each spring, knowing I will be happily running over with tomatoes in August and September. This year I planted one yellow cherry tomato plant and two red cherry tomatoes. Needless to say I have hundreds of these tasty buggers on hand at the moment that I need to eat. Both the yellow and the red have a great flavor, but I would say the red has a stronger, sweeter taste than the yellow. I prefer the reds myself. Mixed together in a salad the yellow and red make a beautiful presentation. Alas, salad recipes are for another hub. This hub concentrates on appetizers using cherry tomatoes.

I love bloody Mary's and the first appetizer I am including in this hub is the bloody Mary on a stick. It is an absolute burst of flavor. Almost everyone who tries this appetizer loves it. It is so simple. All you have to do is wash the tomatoes, then pour vodka over them. Mix your four seasonings together and roll the tomato in the seasoning and bam! Awesome taste with a bloody Mary spin. This leaves an amazing aftertaste.

Cherry tomatoes are also incredible when paired with cheese and sausage. The combination seems to bring out the best of all the flavors combined. The tomatoes should be cut in half and then can be layered on sliced cheese and a Ritz (or other variety) cracker. I personally like Ritz the best, or perhaps a club cracker. Add some sausage to give your appetizer plate some variety and you really have a nice party tray. I happened to have hummus around last week and tried a Ritz with hummus topped with a tomato. This was also a winner. I really love my cherry tomatoes, I even eat them right while picking them in the garden. I hope you have some fresh ones available to enjoy and hope you really love these appetizers!