#Tomatoes

Shrimp Gumbo

Gumbo is one of those amazing dishes ~ it has all the freshness of summer but the comfort of fall. And, at the beginning of September,...

Carolyn

Sep 6, 20172 min read

Maghmour (Lebanese Moussaka)

This recipe was an eye opener for me. Often I get stuck in the cooking styles that I know best ~ Italian, Mexican, Asian Stir Fry. But...

Carolyn

Aug 30, 20172 min read

Cucumber, Tomato, Purslane Salad

Who can't resist something new? Not me! My new "fave" is Purslane. After popping a few pieces of this beautiful succulent into my mouth...

Carolyn

Aug 23, 20171 min read

Shakshuka With Feta

My girlfriend Karen, of Georgiatown Farm, posted a picture of her Sunday Shakshuka and it got me thinking...why don't I know this? And...

Carolyn

Aug 9, 20172 min read

Caponata

This classic Italian recipe was shared by our friend, and local radio star, Bob Cerullo. He is Italian, as you may have guessed, a...

Carolyn

Jul 5, 20172 min read

Greek-Inspired Spaghetti Squash

Spaghetti squash is probably the most versatile of all the fall squashes. It can be used as the base of numerous recipes and flavors....

Carolyn

Sep 28, 20161 min read

Rich & Creamy Tomato Basil Soup

After all the tomato sandwiches this summer its time for a little shift. Packed with tons of tomato flavor, this soup will leave you...

Carolyn

Aug 31, 20161 min read

Breakfast Fried Green Tomatoes

Last weekend at the stand my friend Tina mentioned that husband loves Fried Green Tomatoes for breakfast. Breakfast? Tell me more! Well,...

Carolyn

Aug 17, 20161 min read

Cucumber-Cantaloupe Salsa

Salsa = Freshness and this recipe turns up the fresh! This salsa goes great with chicken and fish or simply with chips as an appetizer....

Carolyn

Aug 3, 20161 min read

Stuffed Bell Peppers

This recipe is not only beautiful to present for dinner but a great way to get all of the good stuff in one place. The bell peppers are...

Carolyn

Aug 3, 20162 min read

Involtini

This recipe was sent to me by my good friend, Chris L., who buys eggplant at the stand almost every weekend! Now I know why. So many of...

Carolyn

Jul 27, 20162 min read

Mark Earley's Squash Saute

Mark Earley was Virginia's former attorney general and the son of an prolific gardener. He was a longtime supporter of the Right to Farm...

Carolyn

Jul 20, 20161 min read

Loblolly Farms' Eggplant Salad

There are so many ways to enjoy eggplant but truthfully, not many people know the joys of this mystery vegetable. Here is an easy and...

Carolyn

Jul 20, 20161 min read

Fresh Salsa with Heat

Making salsa with all fresh ingredients is the way to go! You can play with the heat, the flavor and the texture. And what better way to...

Carolyn

Jul 13, 20161 min read

Fried Green Tomatoes w/Basil Mayonnaise

Just when you think you can't wait any longer for juicy tomatoes we get our first taste of the summer. The big green tomatoes won't last...

Carolyn

Jun 15, 20162 min read