Tastes and Textures of the Tomato Rainbow (Tasting)

 In this 1-hour class, you will taste and learn about 4-5 different heirloom tomatoes grown at Chocolates and Tomatoes Farm. In 2023, we are growing 25 different varieties that span the whole rainbow of colors – red, orange, yellow, green, and purple. Each tomato has its own balance of sweet and acidic, some are juicier, and some are firmer. (Maybe you are already a tomato-lover like Chef Mark or maybe you are like Chef Mark’s wife Teresa – someone who never liked red tomatoes but learned she loves the orange and purple ones.) 

• Chef Mark will 
  •  describe how we grow these tomatoes at Chocolates and Tomatoes Farm

  • discuss each type of tomato including comparing the flavors and textures of each one, and giving information about the best uses for these tomatoes

  • demonstrate one recipe two ways using all red tomatoes and then a mix of tomatoes

• Participants will
  • taste all the featured tomatoes individually, and in one recipe

  • take home an information packet and 1-2 recipes on the featured heirloom tomatoes

We will have hot coffee, hot tea, and cold water available. Feel free to bring your own nonalcoholic beverages with you.

This is a vegan, gluten-free class.