Heirloom Tomato

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Product Description These heirlooms are hand-picked. Each tomato is perfectly ripe in color and flavor or they are simply not picked. A perfect blend containing a myriad of colors and tastes, the flavors range from sweet, smoky, melony, rich and tomato-true.... Amazon.com HEIRLOOM Uniquely Beautiful Tomatoes! Classic first generation variety tomatoes, “true to type” and grown from seeds that are over 50 years old. Each Heirloom tomato is cherished for its unique characteristics. They are diverse in size, shape, flavor, and texture. Perfect for stuffing, slicing or displaying. Heirloom tomatoes are true tomato classics. The Greenhouse Story For 60 years, SUNSET has proudly been growing greenhouse tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers for flavor lovers across the world. Our sustainable business practices show that we love the environment and everything it provides us with; warm sun, fresh water, and of course, flavorful food. It’s why we put a little extra into growing some of the most flavorful fruit around, or why we ensure our products are non-GMO verified. Rock On…And on… Our plants are grown using organic coconut husks or rockwool, a reusable mineral fiber that can hold high quantities of water and air to aid root growth. After use, recycled rockwool is sent to a nearby brick manufacturer. Just think, what grew your veggies can be used to grow our community, one brick at a time. Pesticides? No thanks. As a Safe Quality Food certified company, we usually prefer ladybugs and other friendly critters. SUNSET uses integrated pest management (IPM) to ensure our flavorful produce is protected from hungry bugs (can you blame them though?). This means safer, more delicious food for you and your family. H2O SUNSET uses recycled water in our greenhouses, just one of the many advantages of greenhouse production, so our water supply can be kept low. We don’t take more than we need. Keeping it Old School Our technology may be advanced, but when it comes to flavor, we go back to our roots. All of our products are non-GMO… which means our plants reproduce the old fashioned way- by natural plant breeding. Nature provides the best flavor around so we don’t have to mess with that. SUNSET Heirloom Tomato Salad with Goat Cheese and Arugula The many colors of heirloom tomatoes make for a striking presentation for a buffet or dinner party salad. This recipe is easily multiplied for larger parties. Makes about 6 – 8 servings Ingredients 2 (1 1/2-lb each) packages SUNSET Heirloom Tomatoes, in an assortment of colors 2 cups baby arugula Kosher salt & fresh-cracked black peppercorns 1/4 cup mixed, torn basil leaves and sliced chives 3 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 2 Tbsp white balsamic vinegar 3 – 4 oz soft goat cheese (chèvre) Directions 1. Scatter arugula on a very large platter. 2. Be sure tomatoes are at room temperature for best flavor. With a sharp knife, thinly slice the tomatoes about 1/4″ thick. Arrange in a single layer over arugula. 3. season tomatoes with the salt and pepper, and scatter with herbs. 4. In a small bowl, whisk together the oil and vinegar, and then drizzle over tomatoes and herbs. Sprinkle the salad with dollops of cheese. Serve immediately. Chef's Notes: White balsamic vinegar is preferable for this salad as it shows off the beautiful colors of the heirloom tomatoes.