Purple Calabash Heirloom Tomato
Purple Calabash Heirloom Tomatoes have been in the 1840 Farm vegetable gardens since our first summer living here in 2006. Every year, we look forward …
Mortgage Lifter Heirloom Tomato
This tomato comes with a story the likes of which legends are made. It all starts with a man named M.C. Byles who friends affectionately …
Isis Candy Cherry Heirloom Tomato
2006 was the first summer we lived at 1840 Farm. That year, we planted a small garden with a handful of heirloom tomato varieties. We …
Green Zebra Heirloom Tomato
Of all the tomatoes we grow here at 1840 Farm, the Green Zebra is perhaps the most striking. When fully ripe, each tomato is a …
Costoluto Genovese Heirloom Tomato
If you’re looking for a tomato to thrive in the summer heat, look no further. The Costoluto Genovese variety hails from the Mediterranean. For centuries, …
Black Cherry Heirloom Tomato
We love cherry tomatoes here. It just wouldn’t be summer, or tomato season as we like to call it, without enjoying the experience of strolling …
Heirloom Tomato Profile: Blondkopfchen Cherry
The Blondkopfchen Heirloom Cherry Tomato originated in Germany. In German, the word “blondkopfchen” translates to “little blonde girl”. My daughter was a little blond girl …
Heirloom Tomato Bruschetta Pasta
When it comes to simple summer dinners, this heirloom tomato bruschetta pasta is as good as it gets. It’s as beautiful as it is delicious.
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Slow Roasted Cherry Tomato Sauce
During the height of heirloom tomato season, we harvest several pounds of cherry tomatoes every day. It’s intentional: we plant two dozen cherry tomato plants …
Creamy Summer Squash
This Creamy Summer Squash is my favorite way to add fresh summer squash to nearly any dinner. It’s simple and tastes great with sandwiches, burgers, or something hot off the grill.
Heirloom Tomato Bruschetta with Basil
In the early days of writing this blog, I shared a recipe for traditional tomato bruschetta. It’s a family favorite during heirloom tomato season here …
Raspberry Pie
I adore fresh pie. I love to make it as much as I love to enjoy a slice with my family. One bite of a …
