Know Your Tomatoes

Tomatoes are beginning to be harvested and taken to market, finally! Many of you have asked us about our tomatoes, the different kinds, and the use for each. We decided to post some facts and pictures of the different kinds we have at the farm in hopes of making your buys easier at markets.

sun cherry tomatoes, standard red-when-ripe tomatoes

sun gold tomatoes, golden orange color with sweet flavor

black cherry tomatoes, very dark red when ripe

Tip: Never refrigerate your tomatoes so it doesn't lose its flavor or texture.

This is a great summer treat to try out with tomatoes from our farm!

Baked Parmesan Tomatoes (4 servings)

Ingredients:

4 tomatoes, halved horizontally

1/4 cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese

1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano

1/4 teaspoon salt

freshly ground pepper, to taste

4 teaspoons of extra-virgin olive oil

Preparation: Preheat the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. Place tomatoes cut-side up on a baking sheet. Top with Parmesan, oregano, salt and pepper. Drizzle with oil and bake until the tomatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.