Growing your own tomatoes – it could be easier than you think

Growing your own tomatoes – it could be easier than you think Tomatoes are one of the easiest plants to grow. Here are a few tips that might help get you started. Once you’re harvesting have a look at the article ‘How to use up all those tomatoes‘ for recipe ideas or try out the […]

Green tomato & walnut cake

Green tomato & walnut cake A delicious but simple cake using green tomatoes which are simply picked while still firm and under ripe.  Even if they have developed a slight pink tinge they can still be used as a green tomato but once they really start to colour red it’s best to use them in other recipes. Makes […]

How to use up all those tomatoes

Storing tomatoes Fully ripe tomatoes can be refrigerated but are best kept at room temperature. Tomatoes stored in the refrigerator tend to lose flavour but will still be edible. Ripe tomatoes Salads, especially using different varieties and colours. Try tossing tomato wedges with canned cannellini beans, drained and rinsed, black olives, capers and fresh basil, […]

Green Tomatoes

Green Tomato & Walnut Cake plus easy serving suggestions.

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