Straight from the vine to the cookpot and to terrific trivia: everyone will enjoy this juicy tribute to the tangy, tasty tomato. Begin with a horticultural look at resurgent vintage varieties: a comprehensive chart gives specific growing and eating details on more than 50 delicious types, both heirloom and hybrid. Find out how to create and cultivate the "essential tomato garden,” even on a windowsill. Then, head straight to the kitchen with information on how to store, peel, freeze, dry, can, and cook up the harvest. Recipes include such luscious dishes as tomato soup, jam, bread, and green tomato pie. Round out the enlightening feast with fun facts on the tomato’s history and tomato festivals.

In a lyrical gardening journal, the author uses the phases of his garden to plot a year in his life, providing anecdotes about making tomato sauce with a neighbor and a rafting trip with old friends.

Whether fresh from the vine or as an indispensable ingredient in a countless array of dishes and food products, tomatoes can't be beat when it comes to flavor and versatility. And they are far and away the most popular of all home garden plants, with dozens of varieties perfectly suited to various growing conditions and individual taste preferences. This wonderful book is bursting with fascinating information about the tomato in history and culture, expert advice for gardeners and, of course, plenty of irresistible recipes.--COVER.

Join passionate gardener, educator, home chef and owner of Windy Acres Farm, Suzanne Werley, as she explores the rich history and diverse cultivation of the mighty tomato. A juicy blend of fascinating narrative and practical tips, Werley takes the readers from seed to harvest, unveiling the secrets of growing your own vibrant tomato varieties. But she doesn't stop there. Werley shares mouth-watering tomato-based recipes that capture the spirit of home cooking and the versatile flavor profiles of this beloved fruit. From comfort-filled classics to adventurous global fusion, each recipe is carefully crafted to celebrate the tomato in all its ripe, tangy glory. In Praise of Tomatoes isn't just a cookbook; it's a journey into the heart of tomato love and lore, offering a fresh, flavorful escape for both novice gardeners and experienced cooks. It will transform the way you see, grow, and savor tomatoes. Welcome to a world where every bite is a celebration of nature's remarkable gift - the tomato. Dive in and taste the difference!

Every year, renowned grower Amy Goldman produces an amazing 600 varieties of tomatoes on her estate in New York's Hudson Valley. Here, in 56 delicious recipes, 200 gorgeous photos, and Goldman's erudite, charming prose, is the cream of the crop. From glorious heirloom beefsteaks - that delicious tomato you had as a kid but can't seem to find anymore - to exotica like the ground tomato (a tiny green fruit that tastes like pineapple and grows in a tomatillo-like husk), Homegrown Tomatoes is filled with gorgeous shots of tomatoes so luscious they verge on the erotic. Along with the recipes and photos are profiles of the tomatoes, filled with surprisingly fascinating facts on their history and provenance, and a master gardener's guide to growing your own. More than just a loving look at one of the world's great edibles, this is a philosophy of eating and conservation between covers - an irresistible book for anyone who loves to cook or to garden.

The tomato. As savory as any vegetable, as sweet as its fellow fruits, the seeded succulent inspires a cult–like devotion from food lovers on all continents. The people of Ohio love the tomato so much they made tomato juice the official state beverage. An annual food festival in Spain draws thousands of participants in a 100–ton tomato fight. The inimitable, versatile tomato has conquered the cuisines of Spain and Italy, and in America, it is our most popular garden vegetable. Journalist Arthur Allen understands the spell of the tomato and is your guide in telling its dramatic story. He begins by describing in mouthwatering detail the wonder of a truly delicious tomato, then introduces the man who prospected for wild tomato genes in South America and made them available to tomato breeders. He tells the baleful story of enslaved Mexican Indians in the Florida tomato fields, the conquest of the canning tomato by the Chinese Army, and the struggle of Italian tomato producers to maintain a way of life. Allen combines reportage, archival research, and innumerable anecdotes in a lively narrative that, through the lens of today's global market, tells a story that will resonate from greenhouse to dinner table.

Plant parsley and asparagus together and you’ll have more of each, but keep broccoli and tomato plants far apart if you want them to thrive. Utilize the natural properties of plants to nourish the soil, repel pests, and secure a greater harvest. With plenty of insightful advice and suggestions for planting schemes, Louise Riotte will inspire you to turn your garden into a naturally nurturing ecosystem.