You Say Tomato
Summer is that glorious time of year where I can breeze by the tomatoes at the market and keep walking, because I've got better ones popping in my own backyard. There's nothing like plucking a tomato off your own vine and enjoying a tangy burst while the fruit is still warm. There has been much ado about Hanover tomatoes. Based on my research, the tomatoes are grown in sandier soil, unlike the clay-heavy soil throughout most of central Virginia. Because sandy soil retains less moisture, it apparently allows the tomato to absorb more water, becoming extra plump and juicy. They're...
