La Grange Park resident Bob Zeni’s alter ego, Chicago Tomato Man distributes, 15,000 heirloom tomato plants annually.

purplish hue — which is also how it got its name. The delicious fruit is sweet with a classic and intense tomato flavor. Like other heirloom tomatoes, Cherokee Purples are dense and juicy ...

Each September, a former restaurateur named Gary Ibsen holds TomatoFest, a celebration of the heirloom tomato outside Carmel, California. The definition of an heirloom is somewhat vague ...

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Stir in chile flakes, fennel seeds and pepper and cook until aromatic, about 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes. Simmer until flavors meld but still juicy, 5-6 minutes. Season with salt. Spoon grits into ...

I am guessing that seasoned gardeners grow some of each to meet their tomato consumption needs. The next decision point: choosing between heirloom and hybrid tomatoes. Heirloom tomatoes are the ...

Bob Zeni, the Chicago Tomato Man, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about the perfect time to plant tomatoes and the definition of a true “heirloom” tomato. He also ...

With a spoon, scoop and discard the seeds and pulp from tomatoes. Season the interiors with salt and pepper and place tomatoes over the onions, cut side up, in a snug single layer. Scatter the ...