It's that wonderful time of year when there are lots of tomatoes in the garden. Even after last week's heatwave which scalded about half the unripe tomatoes on the vines, there are still plenty to eat.
One of the lovely things about growing your own tomatoes is that you can grow heirloom varieties rarely seen in shops. I have tigerella and Amish paste tomatoes, periformes, tommy toes, green zebras, and other varieties from unnamed seedlings provided by friends.
The scent and taste of home-grown tomatoes is very different from mass-produced ones. They are hardly recognisable as the same fruit.
I think my favourite way to eat tomatoes is split in half then roasted in a slow oven. I add a drizzle of olive oil and balsamic vinegar, and a little salt and pepper. You could add fresh herbs or some crushed garlic before putting them in the oven too, if you like. Delicious!
What is your favourite way to eat tomatoes?
What is your favourite way to eat tomatoes?
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