Treasure::

My brother is visiting from far away and brought with him this bit of treasure.  Treasure in the edible form.  He grows heirloom-local-organic tomatoes in his town.  He sells out at the farmers market in an hour.  Yes, an hour.  Pounds and pounds of tomatoes.

Brandy wine, black cherry, lemon boy, green zebra...

 

This makes me quite proud for a number of reasons.  

First, is that this has been his idea from the start.  He saw a need, researched and found just the right varieties then pursued something important to him.  I love that he's having fun, learning a lot, working hard and making plans.

Second, I love that people want this--they want local produce and to know their farmers face.  That's beautiful isn't it?

 

All I can say is that I've tried these tomatoes in many forms since their arrival and I truly understand now why they would sell out so quickly...they. are. delicious.

Do any of you have recipes you would like to share?  My huge box of heirlooms and I would love to know...  

 

Comments

[Christy I.]

Have that wonderful brother of yours drop some off at my mama's house at that "far away place". :-) That Italian mama would do wonders with these tomatoes! Look outstanding and delicious. Please send my congratulations and admiration of this creation.

Love you,
xo
Christy

[Heidi]

Green zebras . . . one of our favorites.

Sliced, drizzled with olive oil, sprinkled with corse salt and pepper, along side smashed whole garlic cloves, roasted on parchment, and then tossed into warm pasta.

Cut in half, roasted on an oiled grill, then mashed together with a bit of olive oil and a touch of vinegar . . . served as a dressing for our favorite sausage.

No tomatoes here quite yet, but our plants (6 total, all different sizes and colors) are flowering quite nicely . . .

Hope you have a wonderful visit.

[Kellen]

My goodness my mouth is watering just reading those recipes. yum! I will try them tomorrow.

[Kellen]

Sending that memo out as we speak. Your mama can cook some darn tasty food that I know for sure!