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Maui Onions
Two characteristics set the Maui onion apart from other yellow onions: the high sugar and high moisture content of its flesh.
Fingerling Russian Banana Potatoes
Although very petit in size, fingerlings are fully mature when harvested, thus they should not to be confused with new potatoes, potatoes that are harvested when immature.
Seasons/Availability
Peak season for cherry tomatoes is during the warm summer months.
Current Facts
Cherry tomatoes can be classified as determinate or indeterminate. Determinate varieties grow on bush-like plants with short vines and bear just one crop per season. Indeterminate varieties are long-vine plants. They will bear fruit continuously throughout the season. Most indeterminate cherry tomatoes are heirloom varieties.
Description/Taste
Cherry tomatoes are sweeter than conventional tomatoes, which should be taken into account when preparing them in recipes calling for tomatoes. The sweetness of these tomatoes compliments many other flavors both mild and rich and it intensifies when cooked. As there are dozens of cherry tomato varieties available on the commercial market, the size and colors will vary but generally cherry tomatoes are globe-shaped and weigh about a half ounce to one ounce each. The perfect cherry tomato will be firm, thin and smooth-skinned and it will have excellent flavor and juiciness, balancing acid and sweetness perfectly.
Nutritional Value
An excellent source of vitamins A and C, tomatoes are low in calories, cholesterol-free, contain potassium and provide folate and fiber. Tomatoes are noted for containing the antioxidant compound lycopene, which may help protect against prostate cancer and heart disease.
Applications
Cherry tomatoes are the perfect sized salad tomato and are great for small one to two bite appetizers. Cooking the cherry tomato will enhance its sweet flavor. Try slicing in half and slow roasting with garlic to be served stop pasta or bread. Add to veggie sautés the last few minutes of cooking to add a sweet bite to stir fries. Serve halved atop macaroni and cheese and other pasta bakes.
Geography/History
The very first strains of cherry tomatoes were cultivated in the New World in South and Central America and in the Old World in Santorini, Greece.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
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Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Cherry Tomatoes. One
is easiest, three is harder.
Peak season for cherry tomatoes is during the warm summer months.
Current Facts
Cherry tomatoes can be classified as determinate or indeterminate. Determinate varieties grow on bush-like plants with short vines and bear just one crop per season. Indeterminate varieties are long-vine plants. They will bear fruit continuously throughout the season. Most indeterminate cherry tomatoes are heirloom varieties.
Description/Taste
Cherry tomatoes are sweeter than conventional tomatoes, which should be taken into account when preparing them in recipes calling for tomatoes. The sweetness of these tomatoes compliments many other flavors both mild and rich and it intensifies when cooked. As there are dozens of cherry tomato varieties available on the commercial market, the size and colors will vary but generally cherry tomatoes are globe-shaped and weigh about a half ounce to one ounce each. The perfect cherry tomato will be firm, thin and smooth-skinned and it will have excellent flavor and juiciness, balancing acid and sweetness perfectly.
Nutritional Value
An excellent source of vitamins A and C, tomatoes are low in calories, cholesterol-free, contain potassium and provide folate and fiber. Tomatoes are noted for containing the antioxidant compound lycopene, which may help protect against prostate cancer and heart disease.
Applications
Cherry tomatoes are the perfect sized salad tomato and are great for small one to two bite appetizers. Cooking the cherry tomato will enhance its sweet flavor. Try slicing in half and slow roasting with garlic to be served stop pasta or bread. Add to veggie sautés the last few minutes of cooking to add a sweet bite to stir fries. Serve halved atop macaroni and cheese and other pasta bakes.
Geography/History
The very first strains of cherry tomatoes were cultivated in the New World in South and Central America and in the Old World in Santorini, Greece.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
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Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Cherry Tomatoes. One
is easiest, three is harder.| La Tartine Gourmande |
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Fennel, Cherry Tomato Tartlets on Balsamic Crust |
