All Hail the Tomato!

The other day I heard a local farmer say that tomato season is just about done.  How can that be? This is the time of year I look forward to most when every backyard gardener I know is over run with those big red (or if you do heirlooms yellow, green, and purple) globes of goodness. Neighbors and friends are readily sharing their spoils I personally haven't had to spend a penny of my own on tomatoes in about three weeks.  Right now I'm consuming them daily in addition to making lots of tomato sauce and putting it up for colder months. I do a little happy dance when I think about how in the dead of winter I will be able to pull a little taste summer out of my freezer.  Here in New Jersey we have a reputation for having some of the best tomatoes that you will ever get your hands on.  So in celebration of this humble yet extremely versatile fruit, yes tomato is a fruit.  I hosted a cooking class called "Tomato Palooza".  Take a look at the slide show below to see what you missed and following the jump be sure to check out my recipe for freezer friendly oven roasted tomato sauce.



"Tomato Palooza" from Heather Watkins Jones on Vimeo.

You guys are missing out!

This is for my South Jersey fans and friends.  We had a "grilling" good time at my last cooking class but I would love to see more of you.  Next class is July 18th, "Tomato Palooza" details here...
Here's a little sneak peek at what you missed!


"The Thrill of the Grill" from Heather Watkins Jones on Vimeo.