Re: Tomato Tasting Festival Ideas

**N* S* <s*@earthlink.net>**

Several years ago I did a blind tomato tasting because the mix  
included Orange Amana, Pink Brandywine and a large green heirloom -  
the name escapes me. Colored tomatos were rare at that time and we  
didn't want our judges to be prejudiced by color or shape. Some were  
pretty lumpy. Among our tasters was Julee Rosso, co-author of The  
Silver Palate Cookbook. The winner was the big green heirloom. Folks  
were amazed when they took off their blindfolds. If you're looking  
for accuracy, don't include too many varieties.

Nancy Szerlag
On Aug 5, 2008, at 3:31 PM, WGardenermag@aol.com wrote:

> I love all these ideas - esp. the tomato parade - technically, dogs  
> are not
> welcome at the farmer's market due to past problems (bad owners,  
> more than
> bad dogs) but I'd PAY to see a pug dressed as a tomato and  
> mozarella appetizer
> :-).
>
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> In a message dated 8/5/2008 3:00:30 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
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> You  could do a tomato parade with kids, dogs, strollers and etc  
> decorated as
>  tomatoes or tomato-related products. (this is my  favorite)
>
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