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Let’s Talk Homegrown Tomatoes

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.

Let’s Talk Homegrown Tomatoes

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.

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  • Preview | Let’s Talk Homegrown Tomatoes: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Preview | Let’s Talk Homegrown Tomatoes

    S2 E8 - 30s

    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.

  • Savory Summertime Tomato Pie | Kitchen Recipe: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Savory Summertime Tomato Pie | Kitchen Recipe

    S2 E8 - 3m 30s

    Sheri Castle’s savory summertime tomato pie is a fresh and flavorful treat. Although many of us grew up eating tomato pie, this recipe is news to others who don’t know what they’ve been missing.

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