{"id":335,"date":"2015-07-08T18:50:26","date_gmt":"2015-07-08T22:50:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.thefoodstand.com\/2015\/07\/08\/i-whip-my-heirloom-back-and-forth-tomatoes\/"},"modified":"2016-03-30T14:25:12","modified_gmt":"2016-03-30T18:25:12","slug":"i-whip-my-heirloom-back-and-forth-tomatoes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.thefoodstand.com\/2015\/07\/08\/i-whip-my-heirloom-back-and-forth-tomatoes\/","title":{"rendered":"I whip my heir(loom) back and forth: TOMATOES"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img src=\"http:\/\/static1.squarespace.com\/static\/52c58dfae4b042338f2e2887\/53552ffde4b0c67c912fbd13\/559d6baae4b0ba2935ad9450\/1436380074722\/\/img.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Photo Credit:<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/thefoodstand.us3.list-manage1.com\/track\/click?u=df1f3961f6faf67510cf04ccf&amp;id=55e4b5c8eb&amp;e=850a236659\">&nbsp;Funnjali<\/a><br \/>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\">YES! Flashes of red, yellow, and orange are peppering markets all over the country, and our mouths are perma-watering. It&#8217;s tomato time, and we can&#8217;t wait to stuff our faces.&nbsp;Whether you are stacking your sandwich or stirring up a Bloody Mary, fresh tomatoes make all the difference. But choice paralysis hits us pretty hard now that so many varieties are available. So we picked out a few of our favorites.&nbsp;Be on the lookout for these on your next shopping trip.&nbsp;<\/span><br \/>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align:center\">5 Tomatoes you should know about<\/h2>\n<p>      <img src=\"http:\/\/static1.squarespace.com\/static\/52c58dfae4b042338f2e2887\/53552ffde4b0c67c912fbd13\/559d6d25e4b0564ee19a19cd\/1436380454064\/\/img.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<h3>Costoluto Genovese (Heirloom)<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>Taste: Intense, acidic, and tangy<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Good for: Sauces and pastes, often used as the base for any tomato dish<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>      <img src=\"http:\/\/static1.squarespace.com\/static\/52c58dfae4b042338f2e2887\/53552ffde4b0c67c912fbd13\/559d6d48e4b06869340b1b0d\/1436380488927\/\/img.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<h3>Brandywine (Heirloom)<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Taste: Traditionally tomato-y, tangy and sweet<\/li>\n<li>Good for: Slicing and serving raw, in a salad, with burrata, or any other dish where you want to showcase the tomato in its natural state<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>      <img src=\"http:\/\/static1.squarespace.com\/static\/52c58dfae4b042338f2e2887\/53552ffde4b0c67c912fbd13\/559d6dc3e4b00c0a07b36dd8\/1436380612562\/\/img.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<h3>Cherokee Purple Tomato (Heirloom)<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Taste: Rich and sweet, with smoky undertones<\/li>\n<li>Good for: Eat raw, elevating the average BLT, or adding a richness to any pizza<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>      <img src=\"http:\/\/static1.squarespace.com\/static\/52c58dfae4b042338f2e2887\/53552ffde4b0c67c912fbd13\/559d6de9e4b0dd8e965010fa\/1436380649727\/\/img.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<h3>San Marzano Tomato<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Taste: Low in acid, with&nbsp;a sweet flavor that is amplified when cooked, making them one of the most popular sauce tomatoes<\/li>\n<li>Good for: Sauces &#8211; they are a staple in Italian sauce prep!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>      <img src=\"http:\/\/static1.squarespace.com\/static\/52c58dfae4b042338f2e2887\/53552ffde4b0c67c912fbd13\/559d6e0be4b0dd8e965011fe\/1436380685429\/\/img.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<h3>Yellow Teardrop Cherry Tomatoes<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Taste: An overwhelming mouthful of juices bursting with flavors sweet, rich, tart and complex&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Good for: Eating raw. Use these in place of cherry tomatoes. These pair nicely with&nbsp;chiles, watermelon, cucumbers, fresh nuts, avocados, zucchini and herbs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p class=\"text-align-center\"><strong><span style=\"font-size:24px\">Featured Tomato Recipes on Foodstand!&nbsp;<br \/><em><span style=\"font-size:14px\">Wondering how to make that inspiring post you saw on Foodstand? Here are your fellow Foodstand friends with their recipes!<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-align-center\">Blueberry Power Salad<\/h2>\n<p>      <img src=\"http:\/\/static1.squarespace.com\/static\/52c58dfae4b042338f2e2887\/53552ffde4b0c67c912fbd13\/559d6e4de4b07c13c7ba7bf5\/1436380776080\/\/img.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Homemade by&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/thefoodstand.us3.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=df1f3961f6faf67510cf04ccf&amp;id=ccfb306059&amp;e=850a236659\">LesleyRozycki<\/a>&nbsp;<\/strong><br \/>A super filling and tasty Blueberry Power Salad<\/p>\n<p><strong>Recipe<\/strong><br \/>This hearty recipe is perfect for a big summer meal, with a balance of savory grains, tart blueberry&nbsp;vinaigrette, and hearty vegetables.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ingredients:&nbsp;<\/strong><br \/>Herbs:&nbsp;thyme, basil, rosemary<br \/>Grains: quinoa, couscous<br \/>Spices: garlic powder, cumin, garlic, salt<br \/>Condiments: hot sauce, honey, lemon juice, olive oil, balsamic vinegar<br \/>Veggies \/ Fruits \/ more:&nbsp;hazelnuts, blueberries, tofu, green beans, corn, zucchini, goat cheese, chopped tomatoes, chia seeds<\/p>\n<p><strong>Method:&nbsp;<\/strong>Cook the couscous and quinoa and set aside. Bake the sweetened hazelnuts. Blend ingredients for the blueberry&nbsp;vinaigrette. Lightly&nbsp;saut\u00e9&nbsp;the tofu till crispy. Separately&nbsp;saut\u00e9 the veggies&nbsp;and fold into the grain mixture. Pour on the vinaigrette and top with toasted tofu, goat cheese, chia seeds, and chopped&nbsp;tomatoes.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br \/><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/thefoodstand.us3.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=df1f3961f6faf67510cf04ccf&amp;id=ceb1009eca&amp;e=850a236659\">Full recipe&nbsp;<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/thefoodstand.us3.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=df1f3961f6faf67510cf04ccf&amp;id=42e27cd370&amp;e=850a236659\">here<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/thefoodstand.us3.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=df1f3961f6faf67510cf04ccf&amp;id=3e1773d45d&amp;e=850a236659\">.<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"text-align-right\">Adapted from:&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/thefoodstand.us3.list-manage2.com\/track\/click?u=df1f3961f6faf67510cf04ccf&amp;id=9fff3779af&amp;e=850a236659\">Encyclofeedia<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align:center\">\u00a0<\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align:center\">One-Skillet&nbsp;Huevos Rancheros<\/h2>\n<p>      <img src=\"http:\/\/static1.squarespace.com\/static\/52c58dfae4b042338f2e2887\/53552ffde4b0c67c912fbd13\/559d6e9ee4b05b78390cdfef\/1436380879309\/\/img.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Homemade by&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/thefoodstand.us3.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=df1f3961f6faf67510cf04ccf&amp;id=10a0bfb6bf&amp;e=850a236659\">Createlicious<\/a><\/strong><br \/>My quick to make huevos rancheros that&#8217;s lip smackingly tasty, of course fresh eggs from a friend&#8217;s chickens are perfect for this dish.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Recipe<\/strong><br \/>Ingredients:<br \/>Asparagus, &nbsp;Coriander Seed, Crimini Mushrooms, Queso Fresco Cheese, Tomatoes, Red onion, Habanero, Eggs<\/p>\n<p>Method:<br \/>In a large skillet, heat oil and toast coriander seeds. Add chopped veggies and saut\u00e9 until half cooked.&nbsp;Make wells in the mixture. Crack each egg into a small bowl and slide it gently into a well. Season with \u00bd teaspoon salt and \u00bc teaspoon pepper.&nbsp;Cook, covered, over medium heat, 3 to 5 minutes for slightly runny yolks.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:right\">Adapted from:&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/thefoodstand.us3.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=df1f3961f6faf67510cf04ccf&amp;id=a95e323024&amp;e=850a236659\">Real Simple<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align:center\">More Tomatoes around Foodstand!<\/h2>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 1247px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thefoodstand.com\/posts\/7878\" ><img src=\"http:\/\/static1.squarespace.com\/static\/52c58dfae4b042338f2e2887\/53552ffde4b0c67c912fbd13\/559d6f51e4b02475fa89be7f\/1436381010906\/\/img.jpg\" alt=\"\"Baking the best vine-ripe tomatoes to get all that juicy juice!\" Ingredients: Tomatoes, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Sea Salt Posted by:\u00a0HealthyHarlequin\"\/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">&#8220;Baking the best vine-ripe tomatoes to get all that juicy juice!&#8221; Ingredients: Tomatoes, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Sea Salt Posted by:\u00a0HealthyHarlequin<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 1555px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thefoodstand.com\/posts\/7857\" ><img src=\"http:\/\/static1.squarespace.com\/static\/52c58dfae4b042338f2e2887\/53552ffde4b0c67c912fbd13\/559d6fb2e4b0271849bd3556\/1436381108159\/\/img.jpg\" alt=\"\"Summer salad with cucumbers tomatoes mozzarella honey and herbs\" Ingredients: Cherry tomato, fresh\u00a0mozzarella Posted by:\u00a0Parke5\"\/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">&#8220;Summer salad with cucumbers tomatoes mozzarella honey and herbs&#8221; Ingredients: Cherry tomato, fresh\u00a0mozzarella Posted by:\u00a0Parke5<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thefoodstand.com\/posts\/6379\" ><img src=\"http:\/\/static1.squarespace.com\/static\/52c58dfae4b042338f2e2887\/53552ffde4b0c67c912fbd13\/559d6f90e4b0ba2935adb3f8\/1436381072441\/\/img.jpg\" alt=\"\"Bloody Mary with fresh yellow tomato juice, saffron, rosemary and a carrot. All in season now in Milan Italy.\" Ingredients: Yellow tomato juice, saffron, rosemary and a carrot. Posted by:\u00a0Nycdish \u00a0\"\/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">&#8220;Bloody Mary with fresh yellow tomato juice, saffron, rosemary and a carrot. All in season now in Milan Italy.&#8221; Ingredients: Yellow tomato juice, saffron, rosemary and a carrot. Posted by:\u00a0Nycdish \u00a0<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Photo Credit:&nbsp;Funnjali\u00a0 YES! Flashes of red, yellow, and orange are peppering markets all over the country, and our mouths are perma-watering. It&#8217;s tomato time, and we can&#8217;t wait to stuff our faces.&nbsp;Whether you are stacking your sandwich or stirring up a Bloody Mary, fresh tomatoes make all the difference. But choice paralysis hits us pretty hard now that so many varieties are available. So we picked out a few of our favorites.&nbsp;Be on the lookout for these on your next shopping trip.&nbsp;\u00a0 5 Tomatoes you should know about Costoluto Genovese (Heirloom) Taste: Intense, acidic, and tangy Good for: Sauces and pastes, often used as the base for any tomato dish Brandywine (Heirloom) Taste: Traditionally tomato-y, tangy and sweet Good for: Slicing and serving raw, in a salad, with burrata, or any other dish where you want to showcase the tomato in its natural state Cherokee Purple Tomato (Heirloom) Taste: Rich and sweet, with smoky undertones Good for: Eat raw, elevating the average BLT, or adding a richness to any pizza San Marzano Tomato Taste: Low in acid, with&nbsp;a sweet flavor that is amplified when cooked, making them one of the most popular sauce tomatoes Good for: Sauces &#8211; they are [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[48],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.thefoodstand.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/335"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.thefoodstand.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.thefoodstand.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.thefoodstand.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.thefoodstand.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=335"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/blog.thefoodstand.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/335\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1144,"href":"https:\/\/blog.thefoodstand.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/335\/revisions\/1144"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.thefoodstand.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=335"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.thefoodstand.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=335"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.thefoodstand.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=335"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}