Produce Briefs...
Cantaloupe Melon
The cantaloupe is defined by two elements: its roughly netted stone and green colored skin and its aromatic orange-coral colored flesh. When perfectly ripe, the flesh is juicy, unctuous and sweet.
Rainbow Swiss Chard
Rainbow chard, also known a 5-color silverbeet, is a tender chard variety with multi-colored stalks of yellow, white, orange pink and red.
Seasons/Availability
Orange tomatoes on the vine are available year round.
Current Facts
The tomato vine contains nutrients and continues to feed the fruit while they are ripening in cases or on the shelf. Other varieties are picked green and ripened with a poly ethylene gas which reduces the natural sugar content and sometimes results in a more mealy texture.
Description/Taste
On the Vine Tomatoes are marketed and sold stem-on, with four or five tomatoes to each vine. As they are allowed to ripen to a later stage of maturity, they have a higher sugar content, are uniformly bright orange, and medium-sized.
Nutritional Value
Tomatoes offer vitamin A, vitamin C, folate, potassium and dietary fiber. Containing up to 94 percent water, tomatoes are low in calories.
Applications
On the Vine tomatoes are ideal for display and uniform slices. Use in fresh preparations; pair with fresh cow's milk cheeses, basil, oregano, melons, bread, pasta summer squash, eggplant and peppers. Add to fruit and vegetable platters. Store at room temperature on the vine until ready to use.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include On The Vine Orange Tomatoes. One
is easiest, three is harder.
Orange tomatoes on the vine are available year round.
Current Facts
The tomato vine contains nutrients and continues to feed the fruit while they are ripening in cases or on the shelf. Other varieties are picked green and ripened with a poly ethylene gas which reduces the natural sugar content and sometimes results in a more mealy texture.
Description/Taste
On the Vine Tomatoes are marketed and sold stem-on, with four or five tomatoes to each vine. As they are allowed to ripen to a later stage of maturity, they have a higher sugar content, are uniformly bright orange, and medium-sized.
Nutritional Value
Tomatoes offer vitamin A, vitamin C, folate, potassium and dietary fiber. Containing up to 94 percent water, tomatoes are low in calories.
Applications
On the Vine tomatoes are ideal for display and uniform slices. Use in fresh preparations; pair with fresh cow's milk cheeses, basil, oregano, melons, bread, pasta summer squash, eggplant and peppers. Add to fruit and vegetable platters. Store at room temperature on the vine until ready to use.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include On The Vine Orange Tomatoes. One
is easiest, three is harder.| Josie's Kitchen |
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Cous Cous Salad |
| She Simmers |
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Baked On The Vine Tomatoes with Custard Filling |
| The Knead for Bread |
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Tomato Bread |
