Cherry Tomato & Shallot Clafoutis

Clafoutis is a dessert, usually made with cherries , but I decided to make a version with "cherries". Cherry tomatoes, …

For Healthier Tomato Plants, Save Your Eggshells

Picking a fat, flavorful tomato off the vine in your own garden is one of life's great pleasures. I love to hold them in my h…

Soup of the Day... Tomato Basil Soup

Today's recipe... Remember... Disclaimer: Some folks don't always follow updated USDA canning methods, they may live in a…

My Favorite Varieties - 2015 Summer Garden

Romanesco zucchini Variety is the spice of life, right? With that in mind, I thought I would share with you my favorite varieties…

A Handful of Tomatoes and Such

Here are a handful of the tomatoes we have harvested so far. Red Pear Abruzzese Red Pear Abruzzese San Marzano Amish Paste Amish …

Tomatoes with Basil on Himalayan Sea Salt Block

Never have I ever had such flavorful tomatoes. Ever. Homegrown tomatoes are worth the effort, aren't they? If fresh tomatoes …

Preventative Medicine for Tomatoes

Last year my tomatoes really struggled. It was bad, and not just for me but for many in my neck of the woods. By mid season I was…