Comments on: Raising Tomatoes & a French Tomato Tarte http://www.consciousfeast.com/2009/08/tomato-tarte-pissaladiere/ The Conscious Food Chain: Recipes. News. Travel. Mon, 01 Aug 2011 17:02:07 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: French Tomato Tarte « Foodshots http://www.consciousfeast.com/2009/08/tomato-tarte-pissaladiere/comment-page-1/#comment-341 French Tomato Tarte « Foodshots Sun, 06 Sep 2009 19:50:03 +0000 http://nicolealoni.net/?p=1633#comment-341 [...] In the heated debate about the way our food is grown and brought to market, the homegrown tomato has become the poster child for all that is right about natural, local or homegrown foods. They’re the epitome of something that is undeniably better when grown by a small farmer (or your backyard). Taste a slice of an organic Japanese Truffle next to one of the flavorless lumps industrial agriculture palms off on us and even the most diehard supermarket-maven will have to acknowledge that there may be something to this local, organic hullabaloo … [read more] [...] [...] In the heated debate about the way our food is grown and brought to market, the homegrown tomato has become the poster child for all that is right about natural, local or homegrown foods. They’re the epitome of something that is undeniably better when grown by a small farmer (or your backyard). Taste a slice of an organic Japanese Truffle next to one of the flavorless lumps industrial agriculture palms off on us and even the most diehard supermarket-maven will have to acknowledge that there may be something to this local, organic hullabaloo … [read more] [...]

]]> By: Nicole http://www.consciousfeast.com/2009/08/tomato-tarte-pissaladiere/comment-page-1/#comment-323 Nicole Sat, 29 Aug 2009 00:15:25 +0000 http://nicolealoni.net/?p=1633#comment-323 Mary, I miss Portland,too. My favorite city to teach in---ever. Say hi to Joanie! And 25 lbs of tomatoes, I'm impressed! Mary, I miss Portland,too. My favorite city to teach in—ever. Say hi to Joanie! And 25 lbs of tomatoes, I’m impressed!

]]> By: Mary Bogert http://www.consciousfeast.com/2009/08/tomato-tarte-pissaladiere/comment-page-1/#comment-322 Mary Bogert Sat, 29 Aug 2009 00:08:58 +0000 http://nicolealoni.net/?p=1633#comment-322 The tomato recipes look yummy. We just picked about 25 pounds of tomatoes from our garden. I am always looking for different ways to use them. Miss your classes in Portland, enjoyed being your kitchen assistant! The tomato recipes look yummy. We just picked about 25 pounds of tomatoes from our garden. I am always looking for different ways to use them. Miss your classes in Portland, enjoyed being your kitchen assistant!

]]> By: Nicole http://www.consciousfeast.com/2009/08/tomato-tarte-pissaladiere/comment-page-1/#comment-317 Nicole Sat, 22 Aug 2009 22:18:06 +0000 http://nicolealoni.net/?p=1633#comment-317 To be honest Mary, I 'm quite jealous. And, as I said, I have hope for next year. To be honest Mary, I ‘m quite jealous. And, as I said, I have hope for next year.

]]> By: Nicole http://www.consciousfeast.com/2009/08/tomato-tarte-pissaladiere/comment-page-1/#comment-316 Nicole Sat, 22 Aug 2009 22:16:52 +0000 http://nicolealoni.net/?p=1633#comment-316 Hi Mary, well, stay tuned. I'm going to post several more wonderful tomato recipes this week. Staying with a theme! Nicole Hi Mary, well, stay tuned. I’m going to post several more wonderful tomato recipes this week. Staying with a theme!
Nicole

]]> By: Mary Henderson http://www.consciousfeast.com/2009/08/tomato-tarte-pissaladiere/comment-page-1/#comment-315 Mary Henderson Sat, 22 Aug 2009 22:02:59 +0000 http://nicolealoni.net/?p=1633#comment-315 OK, me again....sorry but after reading your blog about your endeavor to grow tomatoes, I must tell you my story. On the way to the beach (Florence, OR) in May, we stopped at a tag sale. I noticed some beautiful tomato starts near a greenhouse. The lady graciously sold me a plant for $1. Got it home, bought a bag of the recommended 'best' soil and planted it in a large pot. This one single plant grew to my height and has produced amazing tomatoes! I've only watered when dry - that's it. It has been featured in photos on my FaceBook page and I must say I'm pretty proud of it....and me! No skill, just good luck! OK, me again….sorry but after reading your blog about your endeavor to grow tomatoes, I must tell you my story. On the way to the beach (Florence, OR) in May, we stopped at a tag sale. I noticed some beautiful tomato starts near a greenhouse. The lady graciously sold me a plant for $1. Got it home, bought a bag of the recommended ‘best’ soil and planted it in a large pot. This one single plant grew to my height and has produced amazing tomatoes! I’ve only watered when dry – that’s it. It has been featured in photos on my FaceBook page and I must say I’m pretty proud of it….and me!
No skill, just good luck!

]]> By: Mary Henderson http://www.consciousfeast.com/2009/08/tomato-tarte-pissaladiere/comment-page-1/#comment-314 Mary Henderson Sat, 22 Aug 2009 21:51:01 +0000 http://nicolealoni.net/?p=1633#comment-314 Nicole - this is my first year of growing tomatoes and I have been blessed! I'm excited to try this recipe now. Just checked the vine and by Mon or Tues I'll be picking more. Thanks for great inspiration to stay out of ruts in cooking. Your two books, "Secrets From a Caterer's Kitchen" and "Cooking For Company" are well-used companions in my kitchen. And getting to know you in your classes has made it all the more fun to "read them again for the first time" and find new nuggets. Keep it up girl, we are tuned in! Later - Mary Nicole – this is my first year of growing tomatoes and I have been blessed! I’m excited to try this recipe now. Just checked the vine and by Mon or Tues I’ll be picking more. Thanks for great inspiration to stay out of ruts in cooking. Your two books, “Secrets From a Caterer’s Kitchen” and “Cooking For Company” are well-used companions in my kitchen. And getting to know you in your classes has made it all the more fun to “read them again for the first time” and find new nuggets.
Keep it up girl, we are tuned in!
Later – Mary

]]> By: Mary Henderson http://www.consciousfeast.com/2009/08/tomato-tarte-pissaladiere/comment-page-1/#comment-313 Mary Henderson Sat, 22 Aug 2009 21:41:37 +0000 http://nicolealoni.net/?p=1633#comment-313 Hi Nicole! My daughter (Angela Wood) & I attended many of your classes in Portland to include your weekend catering seminar. We really have enjoyed your inspiration and your books are 'well devoured' by us. I was thrilled to get your notice of your new blog, A Conscious Feast. Thanks for all your hard work and we wish you the best in your endeavors. Fondly, Mary Henderson Hi Nicole!

My daughter (Angela Wood) & I attended many of your classes in Portland to
include your weekend catering seminar. We really have enjoyed your
inspiration and your books are ‘well devoured’ by us. I was thrilled to get
your notice of your new blog, A Conscious Feast. Thanks for all your hard
work and we wish you the best in your endeavors.

Fondly,
Mary Henderson

]]> By: Nicole http://www.consciousfeast.com/2009/08/tomato-tarte-pissaladiere/comment-page-1/#comment-312 Nicole Sat, 22 Aug 2009 17:30:52 +0000 http://nicolealoni.net/?p=1633#comment-312 You know, I think I will post that Tomato Jam recipe next. Id forgotten about that--it is one of my all time favorite recipes. Period. Thanks for the reminder. You know, I think I will post that Tomato Jam recipe next. Id forgotten about that–it is one of my all time favorite recipes. Period. Thanks for the reminder.

]]> By: sueZ http://www.consciousfeast.com/2009/08/tomato-tarte-pissaladiere/comment-page-1/#comment-311 sueZ Sat, 22 Aug 2009 17:07:04 +0000 http://nicolealoni.net/?p=1633#comment-311 Hey, let's get not just "some" but "LOTS" of those #2 tomatoes from Bill and make your tomato jam, as it's da bomb! and I'd love to be tasting some come January. Hey, let’s get not just “some” but “LOTS” of those #2 tomatoes from Bill and make your tomato jam, as it’s da bomb! and I’d love to be tasting some come January.

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