Well, this is it, possibly the world’s smallest tomato farm. What you see is the season’s entire tomato production. Honestly? I’m surprised that we got this far. Historically the squirrels get first pick and one determined garden beast would have annihilated the entire crop. Maybe next year I will hazard a larger, more productive plant!
Did I mention that tomatoes are actually a fruit? We like to think of them as vegetables because of their low sugar content and their high amount of glutamic acid and sulfur aromas, chacteristics that are more common in savory foods (pardon the food geek moment).
So apart from taste, what’s so great about a tomato? It’s very rich in vitamin C and delivers a big dose of the antioxidant carotenoid lycopene, which is thought to fight cancers.
I’ve written about tomatoes before, so if you are feeling like a review, here are the links:
Hercules and Hydroponics
Quick! Before it’s Winter!
What follows is a non-cook cooking recipe and my favorite summer salad. It’s called Caprese and is always wonderful.
Caprese Salad
- Alternate slices of fresh tomato and fresh mozzarella on a plate
- Drizzle (control yourself!) with Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar (or skip the vinegar)
- Season with freshly ground pepper, a dash of your best salt and fresh Basil Leaves
Bon Appitto!
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