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Let’s Talk Homegrown Tomatoes

Season 2 Episode 8 | 26m 46s

Food writer Sheri Castle admits her love affair with homegrown tomatoes and talks with the “Tomato Man,” heirloom tomato gardening expert Craig LeHoullier. She shares her recipes for a savory summertime tomato pie and a cherry tomato and black pepper cornbread panzanella. Sheri also cooks along with Yordanys “Jay” Bastardo to make his Dominican tomato and shellfish gumbo.

Aired: 09/10/23 | Expires: 09/10/26
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