Jodi Frye They are really nice tomatoes, but won't stand a chance in the great taste, compared to the "grown in your own garden" variety Jodi! These are from whole foods and they are called "vine ripe tomatoes" and they are always on the vine for sale. What I love about them is the fragrance you get on your fingers when you touch the vines.
What always disappoints me, though, is that the fragrance never seems to make its way past the vines into the fruit. :-( Tomatoes have no taste any more. But then, taste and nutritional value were not on the list of important criteria when they were developing modern varieties. The list only included things such as firmness so transport without damage would be easier, uniformity of shape and colour, longevity (they don't get any riper if you leave them in the sun which is always a bad sign) etc. Sigh!
Ellie Kennard Thanks a lot Ellie. You are so right on all your observations!
Now when I think back, yes, the vines had more fragrance, I don't think the tomatoes had that fragrance.. That must be the reason these days I see a lot of whole grains tagged ancient grains!
Again, why you should be looking for the right kind of seeds for propogation than use the seeds of a used seed or fruit.. hmm.. this is a light bulb moment for me, I have always wondered about the specific instructions to look for the right variety like heirloom seeds . Thanks a lot Ellie, I learned more from you :)
Oh your tomatoes look much more appetizing than mine ! 😊 wonderful capture Beena ! Beena R
ReplyDeleteI grow them...and store-bought are tasteless...
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shot!! Reds are soooo gorgeous!!
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Jodi Frye They are really nice tomatoes, but won't stand a chance in the great taste, compared to the "grown in your own garden" variety Jodi!
ReplyDeleteThese are from whole foods and they are called "vine ripe tomatoes" and they are always on the vine for sale.
What I love about them is the fragrance you get on your fingers when you touch the vines.
BAG GAB That's really good for you!
ReplyDeleteGood to see you, mari m . Thanks.
ReplyDeleteWordless! Beena R
ReplyDeleteHm.. I think I rather like words ;) Thank you Kumar Rabindranath
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely picture!
ReplyDeleteLove it.
What a beautiful choice of colors!
ReplyDeleteNo need to speak Beena! Lovely one here
ReplyDeleteWhat always disappoints me, though, is that the fragrance never seems to make its way past the vines into the fruit. :-( Tomatoes have no taste any more. But then, taste and nutritional value were not on the list of important criteria when they were developing modern varieties. The list only included things such as firmness so transport without damage would be easier, uniformity of shape and colour, longevity (they don't get any riper if you leave them in the sun which is always a bad sign) etc. Sigh!
nice shot...
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by and giving wonderful feedback on my pictures Shamsa A. , appreciate it!
ReplyDeleteEric Raeber And the credit goes to you ;)
ReplyDeleteEllie Kennard Thanks a lot Ellie. You are so right on all your observations!
ReplyDeleteNow when I think back, yes, the vines had more fragrance, I don't think the tomatoes had that fragrance..
That must be the reason these days I see a lot of whole grains tagged ancient grains!
Again, why you should be looking for the right kind of seeds for propogation than use the seeds of a used seed or fruit.. hmm.. this is a light bulb moment for me, I have always wondered about the specific instructions to look for the right variety like heirloom seeds . Thanks a lot Ellie, I learned more from you :)
Thank you so much dear Li Ku :)
ReplyDeleteBeena R there is a book called The End of Food. You would enjoy reading it I think. http://www.amazon.com/The-End-Food-Destroying-Supply-And/dp/1569803021
ReplyDeleteYou might be able to find it in a library.
Ellie Kennard Thanks Ellie.. I will try finding it in the library first, although I think the local libraries are from the stone age :))
ReplyDeleteMaybe you can request it? I think it might be even available to borrow as an ebook from your library's online component. Check out that option too.
ReplyDeleteThanks Ellie. I will try to see if that's possible too. Ellie Kennard
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ReplyDeleteThank you Jozef Kovac !
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photo
ReplyDeleteVladimír Vocelka So happy to see you stop by, many thanks!
ReplyDeleteAnna Rimovska Thank you kindly!
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