Tomatoes

EXPLORE and DISCOVER more about this juicy vine fruit and enjoy it in all its glorious versatility. Sliced raw into salads, cooked down into a sauce, oven-baked, sun-dried… however you choose to eat tomatoes, their versatility as an ingredient is unmatched. In this wonderfully enlightening book, food writer JENNY LINFORD tells the story of the tomato and shares 75 RECIPES from around the world, classic and new, celebrating the UNIQUENESS of its flavour. Also on offer is PRACTICAL ADVICE on growing your own, handling, storing and ripening tomatoes as well as a look at tomato festivals and growers in seven feature spreads. Recipes start with Small Bites such as Cherry Tomato Bruschetta, Ginger Tomato Spare Ribs, Bloody Mary Prawn Cocktails and canapés such as Tomato Basil Granita, Tomato Tuna Empanadas and Plum Tomato Tartlets. Heartwarming Soups and Salads include Pappa al Pomodoro, Green Tomato Sorrel Soup, Fattoush and Panzanella; while Fish, Meat and Poultry as well as Vegetable Dishes are covered with Tuna Steaks with Miso-glazed Tomatoes, Chicken Cacciatore, Lamb Meatballs, Tunisian Baked Eggs and Tomato Tarka Dal. Plus there are Rice Dishes, Breads and Pastry and Sauces, Salsas and Preserves that make the most of this delicious and bountiful fruit.

EXPLORE and DISCOVER more about this juicy vine fruit and enjoy it in all its glorious versatility. Sliced raw into salads, cooked down into a sauce, oven-baked, sun-dried… however you choose to eat tomatoes, their versatility as an ingredient is unmatched. In this wonderfully enlightening book, food writer JENNY LINFORD tells the story of the tomato and shares 75 RECIPES from around the world, classic and new, celebrating the UNIQUENESS of its flavour. Also on offer is PRACTICAL ADVICE on growing your own, handling, storing and ripening tomatoes as well as a look at tomato festivals and growers in seven feature spreads. Recipes start with Small Bites such as Cherry Tomato Bruschetta, Ginger Tomato Spare Ribs, Bloody Mary Prawn Cocktails and canapés such as Tomato Basil Granita, Tomato Tuna Empanadas and Plum Tomato Tartlets. Heartwarming Soups and Salads include Pappa al Pomodoro, Green Tomato Sorrel Soup, Fattoush and Panzanella; while Fish, Meat and Poultry as well as Vegetable Dishes are covered with Tuna Steaks with Miso-glazed Tomatoes, Chicken Cacciatore, Lamb Meatballs, Tunisian Baked Eggs and Tomato Tarka Dal. Plus there are Rice Dishes, Breads and Pastry and Sauces, Salsas and Preserves that make the most of this delicious and bountiful fruit.

A complete guide to tomato cultivation from seed selection to harvest. Nutritious, versatile, and bursting with flavor, tomatoes are a perennial favorite of both home gardeners and market farmers. Beautifully illustrated and highly accessible, this succinct guide from renowned market gardener Jean-Martin Fortier brings you his pro tips and tricks, ensuring a plentiful and profitable tomato harvest. Coverage includes: A celebration of the humble tomato and its fascinating history An inspiring collection of outstanding heirloom and hybrid tomato varieties for you to grow Strategies for planning, preparation, and propagation suited to every grower Cultivation methods including transplanting, fertilizing, irrigation, pruning, trellising, disease prevention, and organic pest control Picking at the peak of freshness, extending harvests, and processing ideas to let you enjoy that homegrown tomato flavor all winter long. Grower's Guides from the Market Gardener is a collection of practical handbooks designed to provide everyone from novice gardeners to seasoned farmers with information to grow better, using Jean-Martin Fortier's principles of biointensive, regenerative agriculture at a human scale.