The other day I had my first home grown tomato, a
Black Krim. On the outside they look red but when you cut them open you can see the dark color in the flesh and seeds.
These are the first three tomatoes I picked. The flesh is splitting due to all the rain but it heals up and they are still edible. One is
Cherokee purple, and the other is Black Krim. The yellow tomato I think it's
Lemon Boy isn't that flavorful to my taste buds. The Cherokee purples and the black Krim are much better. I've found two horn worms so far and picked them off. I don't know how they find the tomatoes but they do.
At the farmer's market this week I got these
pattypan squash.
I also got all of these
shallots for three dollars. They'll last me a good long while.
We've become addicted to the
white half runner beans. I cook them with onion, garlic and fresh tomatoes. They are so delicious. Even though I have to string and snap them the flavor is worth the trouble.
As we were sitting on the deck yesterday Gary spied this bird in the grass. He went down to take a photo and saw it was a
mourning dove. I think it was taking advantage of the little bit of sun we had briefly. Hope you have a relaxing fourth of July. Thanks for reading and for all your comments.
I have never tasted that type of tomato, but they look nice.
ReplyDeleteHi Gigi, thanks, I like growing the ones you can't get at the grocery story as many of them are so much more flavorful.
DeleteWe grew a 'black' tomato last year. I can't remember the name but it was delicious! Those are the most colorful pattypans I have ever seen!
ReplyDeleteBelated wishes for a happy Fourth of July!
Hi Suzi, thanks, there is a black prince that is actually blacker than this one, that might be it. Check out Bonnie Farms website they have a great selection and really good descriptions of all the plants they supply.
DeleteEnjoy your own produce, its always so good!
ReplyDeleteHi Barb, thanks, so sorry they are all split, nothing I can do about mother nature though.
DeleteWe grow 'black russians' which are delicious. The stores have kumatoes which are also black and have more flavour than the red ones. Home grown trumps in taste though - every time.
ReplyDeleteHi Sue, thanks, our grocery has the kumatoes as well.
DeleteYour tomatoes are beautiful, Linda. I don't know much about tomatoes, only that the ones we had in New Orleans growing up (Creole tomatoes) seemed so much more flavorful than the ones we get now.
ReplyDeleteHi Rian, thanks, I never heard of creole tomatoes, must look those up.
DeleteMy mom had a neighbor who brought over a variety of heirloom tomatoes. Amazing flavor!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by my site!
Hi Susan, thanks, yes the heirlooms are worth the trouble they are to grow for sure.
DeleteHome grown tomatoes have a taste of their own...delicious! :)
ReplyDeleteHi Lee, thanks yes they do, nothing better.
DeleteLemon Boy is not that flavourful, but they look so darn wonderful on a handmade plate, it is worth it to me. I like the Apricot tomatoes too, have you tried those yet? we are still a month away from tomatoes unless I go for Green Fried. Eat your veggies and keep healthy, love your posts.
ReplyDeleteHi Nancy, thanks, yes I love the different colors of the tomatoes, will have to try a different yellow next time. I haven't tried the apricot tomato, will look for that one. I am going to make fried green tomatoes this year I keep telling myself that but never seem to do it, glad you reminded me. Ha.
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