Deep South Dining

To the uninitiated Mississippi tomatoes are a summer delight. From tomato sandwiches to fried green tomatoes, everything this time of year is coming up delicious. Malcolm and Carol talk with Felder Rushing about growing heirloom tomatoes and speake with Stacy Thornton about the upcoming Tomato Festival in Crystal Springs. And no tomato conversation is complete without the ingredient that binds the South together, mayonnaise. Let's eat!Discussed This Episode:4 Reasons Why Southerners Do Tomatoes Better Than Anyone ElseSeed SaversSouthern ExposureTomato PieEstus Keas – Bay St. Louis, MSIngredients6-8 Ripe tomatoes16  Basil leaves chopped2 Bunches green onions chopped (green & white parts)1 Pillsbury Roll Out Crust, pre-baked for 10 minutes (or make your own!)1 ½ cups Mozzarella, shredded1 ½ cups Sharp Cheddar, shredded1 ½ cups Mayonnaise1 tsp Cayenne10 inch pie dish(Preheat oven to 350 degrees)Slice tomatoes and let them drain for an hour or two on a rack. Sprink