Heirloom tomatoes

Sunday, July 22, 2007

I picked up this beauty last Saturday at the Greensgrow Farm Market up in Kensington.  Needless to say, it is long gone.  However, the local tomatoes are appearing in gorgeous abundance right now.  Check out the picture that Jennie from the Weaver’s Way Farm Blog posted today of some of the ‘maters at the Headhouse Square Market.  It makes me salivate just to look at them. 

When it comes to tomatoes like this, I’m a fan of simple preparation.  Sliced with a sprinkling of salt is best, but if you feel you must fancy them up a little more, you can always go the classic basil and good olive oil route.  Whatever you do, just don’t put them in the fridge, as that’s the quickest way to turn them into a mushy mess.