Another Post About Tomatoes

I can't help but put up another post about fresh tomatoes. They are the food of summer as far as I'm concerned. Recently, I started joining Maksim on snacking tours of the garden. They usually involve a little nibble of Rosemary, Oregano, Basil & dill, but the primary focus is the end of the garden sprawling with various Tomatoes. I have to admit that I have no clue what varieties they are with the exception of the Romas. Everything else is a mystery and overall I'm not sure that one is more favored than another.

And that brings me a point I have been tossing around in my head for a while... What really makes a difference in produce is that the vegetables are allowed to ripen on the vine and are picked and consumed in rapid succession. The great produce I buy comes from the local farmers markets and not the grocery store. I know that seems like a basic assumption, but many people think that making the effort to get up on a Saturday and go buy a big basket full of local produce is too much of a hassle when the Food Lion up the road has it out 24/7/365. Take the time. Do it right. Support your local Farmers.