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Jersey Tomatoes I just had to share this picture of the tomatoes I picked today from my humble little backyard garden. Isn’t that a lovely bunch. As you can see, this year I decided to really mix it up with a lot of heirloom varieties. Last year, I fell in love with the big, pinkish Brandywine tomatoes but I couldn’t find them this year. So, I opted for the Green Zebra, yellow cherry tomatoes, Mr. Stripey and your classic hybrid red. (Can’t remember what variety it is, sorry.)

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Creamy Tomato Basil Soup Recipe

This is a Jersey Bites original recipe and a really delicious one. I originally made this Tomato Soup in September 2008 for the Foodbuzz, 24, 24, 24 event.

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Foodbuzz 24, 24, 24: A Tomato Garden Party

When Foodbuzz put out the call for event proposals for the 24 Meals in 24 Hours on 24 Blogs the first and only idea that came to mind were my enormous tomato plants and the abundance of gorgeous Jersey tomatoes I had at my fingertips. So, a tomato garden party seemed in order. Click here to watch the Video.

When I got the news that my proposal had been selected it was time to get moving (panic). I called on my friends and fellow Jersey Biters, The Party Blueprint Girls, for a plan of attack. Within one day they had a complete blueprint including table setting, invitation, music and wine suggestions.

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Pasta alla Puttanesca

Pasta is a rare treat for me these days. My kids actually can’t stand pasta unless its Kraft Mac and Cheese. I know, its a shameful admission, believe me. I blame it on the fact that we do not have one speck of Italian blood on either side of the family. My Grandfather wouldn’t even allow garlic in the house. Now that’s just sacrilege even to a non-Italian like me.

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Now what?

Debbie’s Roadside Stand?

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Jersey Girls have Great Tomatoes

Ah yes, great tomatoes indeed. July is the longest month of the year when you are waiting for your backyard tomatoes to ripen. I am a bit obsessed actually since we are using my father’s Japanese Tomato Ring method. My son and I are out there measuring them on a weekly basis. I’m happy to say that my childhood memory served me correctly. I remembered the plants growing taller than my 6′ 2″ father and we have well exceeded this mark. The plants are now at 6′8″. As you can see in the picture with my youngest son, these babies are huge. My research tells me that they can grow to 10 feet. My stakes are only 7 feet, so I’m in trouble if they keep at it until September and I am definitely going to need a ladder.

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Grilled Tomato and Cheese

This is a delicious and different appetizer for your next barbecue. Think grilled cheese and tomato sandwiches for grown ups. The Oregano also makes it a mini rustic pizza. We made this Friday night for some company and everyone ooohed and ahhhed so much I made it for a different batch of company the next night and I’m really contemplating walking to the Famers’ market today for some more tomatoes because these things are so stinkin’ good.

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Jersey Tomatoes and Sweet Corn hit the stands

A press release courtesy of the NJ Department of Agriculture. What ever happened to “knee high by the fourth of July?”

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Tomato Ring

In this month’s issue of Currents Magazine, you will find our first article from Jersey Bites. The article is all about my father’s famous tomato plants and his use of a Japanese Tomato Ring back in the early 70’s. If you’ve never heard of a Japanese Tomato Ring, you’re not alone. For quite a while, I was convinced that my 7 year old mind had just concocted the whole idea. But, thanks to the Internet, I was able to confirm that there is such a thing as a Japanese Tomato Ring and much to my surprise, it has nothing to do with Japan. It was developed by a Southern postman in the late 60’s. For a full history of the story, you can click here. »» Tomato Ring