The Heirloom Tomato Cookbook

by Mimi Luebbermann

Whether you say "to-may-to" or you say "to-mah-to," chances are you'll agree there's nothing like the taste of a sun-ripened heirloom tomatoand this beautifully photographed book is a cornucopia for... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0811853551
• Release Date: January 2006
• Publisher: Chronicle Books
• Length: 132 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.0" x 0.5" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

looks good

I wanted to include this book with a shower present but it had writing in it. I will give it to the gal but will explain that all three cookbooks I bought here are recycled. Not a big deal. I just didn't know if she was opening presents in front of everyone so I didn't bring them along.

Great Intro to Growing and Eating Heirloom Tomatoes

This book provides a great introduction to heirloom tomatoes including both growing and eating them. There are beautiful photos throughout the book, and most, but not all, of the recipes feature a photo of the finished dish. The recipes also include wine pairing suggestions (of a type of wine, such as Chardonnay, not a specific brand of wine and/or vintage) which I thought was a wonderful addition. The first chapter is an Introduction which includes the growing popularity of heirloom tomatoes, a description of the Heirloom Tomato Festival at the Kendall-Jackson Wine Center, and an overview of 20 varieties of heirloom tomatoes which includes physical characteristic, flavor and a photo. The next chapter is on Tomatoes + Wine. It describes the characteristics of Chardonnay, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Syrah and Zinfandel as well as the specific heirloom tomatoes for which they each pair best. The author provides a helpful tip: "Simply match the color of the wines to the color of the tomatoes." and goes on to explain that lighter color tomatoes have less acid and more sugar. "White wines match the flavors of light-colored tomatoes, with lower acid balance, while red, pink, and black tomatoes have deeper flavors with more acid to balance their sugars, resulting in richer, bolder tastes." The third chapter, Cooking with Heirloom Tomatoes, describes how to choose and store tomatoes, tools of the trade, basic techniques (stemming and coring, peeling, slicing, and seeding), basic tomato recipes (Tomato Concasse, Tomato Coulis, Tomato Water, Roasted Tomato Puree, Oven-Dried Tomatoes) and how to freeze your tomato harvest. The next chapter, Salsas + Bruschettas, includes recipes for: -Heirloom Tomato Bloody Mary Shrimp Salsa -Black Brandywine Tomato Jam and Blue Cheese Bruschetta -Aunt Ruby's Green German Tomato Relish and Goat Cheese Bruschetta -Eva's Purple Ball Tomato and Watermelon Bruschetta -Hawaiian Pineapple Tomato Bruschetta -Indian-Spiced Orange Tomato, Chili, and Coconut Bruschetta -Roasted Pepper, Mushroom, and Sun-Dried Tomato Compote -Five-Minute Brandywine Tomato Sauce The fifth chapter, Soups + Beverages, includes recipes for: -Hoosier Tomato Juice -Roasted Heirloom Tomato Bloody Mary -Roasted Tomato Bloody Mary Mix -Tomato-Watermelon Agua Fresca -Cold Golden Tomato Soup with Sharlyn Melon and Basil Essence -Chilled Creole Tomato Soup with Tapenade -Spicy Heirloom Tomato Soup -Tomato Bisque -Country Tomato Soup with Parmesan-Caper Crostini The sixth chapter, Salads + Side Dishes, includes recipes for: -Heirloom Tomato and Melon Salad -Fried Green Tomato Caprese Salad with Marjoram Vinaigrette -Southwestern Heirloom Tomato Salad -BLT Salad with Buttermilk Dressing -Grilled Heirloom Tomato Salad with Roasted Garlic Puree -Tomato-Avocado Salad with Garlic Toasts and Chevre Cream -Tomato Sformatino -Fried Green Tomatoes with Arugula Pesto and Cherry Tomato Relish -Sweet and Sour Green Tomato Tatin

Used it daily this summer

I found this book at Crate and Barrel while on vacation and bought it, since I grow alot of different kinds of tomatoes. I love this book so much that I'm here shopping for it for friends as gifts. What I esp. like is that many of the recipes are good as vegetarian entrees. Also, I like to collect cookbooks on one topic, so it was a good addition to my collection. And I did follow the procedures for saving heirloom seeds. So, I'm all set for next summer's growing season, and I can't wait!

Heirloom Tomatoes

This is a wonderful cook book for Heirloom Tomatoes. My husband and I are Heirloom Tomato growers, new this year, and with the large quantities of tomatoes available, these recipes fit the bill. The colorful photos are great.

The Heirloom Tomato Cookbook

I read cookbooks like many people read magazines: cover to cover. The Heirloom Tomato Cookbook offers not only delicious, yet simple, recipes with a suggestion for a wine paring, but also a variety of other tomato topics that range from how to's of saving seeds, drying, and cultivating of favorite heirlooms. Your gardener, chef, and tomato lover will appreciate the beautiful illustrations as well.

Heirloom Tomato Cookbook

Joyful and lovely color photos, especially the cover! Enticing to say the least and sure makes you want to cook with tomatos, especially heirlooms. Well-written and full of good information. The other bonus is that it pairs wines with tomatos which is not always an easy job -enjoy!