TOMATO TIME
Jun 16, 2020
3 minutes
BY NILS BERNSTEIN
PHOTOS BY JOHNNY MILLER
FOOD & PROP STYLING BY SUSAN SPUNGEN
There are few summer foods as emblematic as a vine-ripe tomato. We love hot tomato soups and sauces, but now is the time to enjoy raw tomatoes at their peak, simply and freshly prepared. So-called “heirloom” varieties come from seeds passed down for generations that have been bred for optimal taste and texture. They’re worlds away from commodity tomatoes, which are bred for high yield and shelf stability.
Treat yourself to a variety of heirlooms for dramatic colors on the plate and
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