Tomatoes

tomatoes
Jet Star Tomatoes

tomatoes
Heirloom and standard tomatoes

Sun Gold Cherry Tomatoes
Sungold Cherry Tomatoes

General Information

Eating tomatoes warm from the field can be heavenly. Many people like things made from tomatoes (like pasta sauce, ketchup and pizza) but they dislike eating a plain tomato. There are probably many possible reasons, but I think the two biggest are texture and grocery store tomatoes. The gelatinous texture can be off putting at first, but soon the incredible flavor takes your mind other places. As for grocery store tomatoes, they are poor imitations. They are planted and picked with shipping and shelf life (not taste) in mind. Most of the varieties we grow wouldn't work for shipping because the skins damage easily.

We grow several varieties - including standard red tomatoes, heirloom tomatoes and cherry tomatoes.


Storage Information

Tomatoes should be stored at room temperature. Putting them in the refrigerator causes them to become mealy and lose flavor.


Cooking Suggestions

  • Eat in salads or on sandwiches.
  • Slice onto toast and broil for a few minutes until the tomato starts to become soft, then cover with fresh basil and cheese and broil again to melt the cheese. This makes the most incredible grilled cheese sandwich.
  • Slice a variety of different colored tomatoes onto a serving platter with fresh basil and cheese and serve with crackers as an appetizer.
  • Use in soups, stews and stir-fries.
  • Chop tomatoes and cucumbers and toss with your favorite dressing for a quick summer side salad.

Recipes