tomatoes: little fire-orange. yellow. red. purple. gems of summertime.
every year, on the cusp of summer, i have big plans to plant tomatoes. it is the perfect fantasy to waltz into my backyard, barefoot and pick my very own tomatoes. it never really happens, maybe next year - my famous last words. however, i did find the perfect runner-up to that idealistic plan - tim gilman farms. for 43 years, his farm has been in existence. for the past 14, he has been trucking his treats from murray, new york on thursdays & saturdays to share the love of the most delish, flavor explosions we call tomatoes. tim gilman farms is located under the main shed, stalls 122&124. they participate in the rochester public market year round and once they make the jump to their winter location, i will note this post.
there are baby romas, on the vines, grape & heirlooms. it's completely overwhelming really. all pesticide f r e e! it's never even been a consideration on their part, which makes you love them more. dawn and andrea will guide you through the varieties. pricing is beyond reasonable, ranging from $2-$6, depending on variety & quantity. you can reinvent these little guys in anyway that you see fit....a fresh tomato sauce, bruschetta, caprese salad, freshly sliced on a slice of toast with cream cheese or just by their naked little selves.
you can also find homegrown green beans, peppers, cilantro & cantalope offered throughout the season...all lovely. but the tomatoes, the tomatoes carry nostalgia for all things summer.
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