Best Tomato Information Books
The tomato Book
Everything you ever wanted to know about tomatoes. Whether you have a penchant for Principe Borghese or yearn for a Yellow Butterfly, this is the true tomato lover’s faithful companion. Delve into this little book, and you will find all the information you need on growing tomatoes. Discover the most reliable varieties, the highest yielding bushes, and those with the most intriguing shapes and colours. Find detailed advice on every aspect of growing tomatoes outdoors, under glass, and in the ground, in growbags, pots and even hanging baskets. Symptom charts will help you identify pests and diseases before they have a chance to destroy your tomato crop. And when you are ready to harvest, there are 35 recipes that let your lovingly nurtured tomatoes take centre stage, plus ideas for preserving them in ketchups, chutneys and relishes and notes on freezing and drying. The Tomato Book
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- Veg Patch: River Cottage Handbook No.4
Drawing directly from his experience as an acclaimed climate-change gardener, and of setting up a kitchen garden from scratch for River Cottage, Mark explains the practical aspects of organic growing, introduces us to a whole world of vegetables we may not have previously considered, and does away with alienating gardening jargon once and for all. Mark begins with a catalogue of vegetables that will grow in this country, explaining for each their benefits, what varieties to go for, dos and don'ts, and popular culinary uses. He then invites us to create a wish list of foods, and shows us his own list from his early gardening days. Next, he explains how to turn this wish list into a coherent kitchen garden plan appropriate for our space, whether it be a patch of acidic soil, a roof-top garden or an allotment, whether we put on our wellies in every free moment or are 'time-poor' gardeners. Then he puts all the theory into practice, showing us how to look after nutrients in the soil, how to resist pests and diseases, and how to make our garden sustainable and organic. In clear, concise sections we learn about seed trays, supporting plants with climbing structures, mulching, composting, companion planting, irrigation and promoting pollination, and there are additional tables showing sowing and harvesting times, plant sizes, and alternative varieties of plants for different sites. About thirty recipes and a directory of useful addresses finish the book, and the handbook is complemented by bright colour photography throughout. Practical and inspiring, with a textured hard cover and an introduction by Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall.
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- 180 Fabulous Tomato Recipes
Red, round and sweet; yellow, pear-formed and mellow; purple, heart-shaped and mild; green, ovoid and tangy: tomatoes come in all shapes and sizes. They are one of the most popular, delicious and versatile cookery ingredients available. This extensively researched guide encompasses every aspect of the tomato - from its history and many varieties to the multitude of ways to cook it and eat it. The informative introductory section starts with the history of the tomato, and includes advice about what to look for when buying tomatoes and how to store them. There are hints for growing your own tomatoes - whether you have a small patio or a large vegetable plot, you can grow your own deliciously sweet varieties. When the tomato season is over, there are several ways to preserve them so you can enjoy their flavour well into the winter - from freezing and drying to bottling and making chutneys. If you haven't had time to preserve your own tomatoes, then the wide range of ready-prepared tomato products available is described - from the ubiquitous and ever-popular canned tomatoes to the more exotic sun-dried tomatoes and sugacosa, there are tomato products at your disposal in various forms all year round. The flavour of tomatoes can be enhanced by the addition of fresh herbs and spices - a sprig or two of fresh basil can lift a cherry tomato to new heights, while roasted vine tomatoes with fresh rosemary are mouthwateringly delicious. You can find out all about classic combinations of tomatoes with herbs and spices, plus a few tasty new partnerships. Whether you want a soup, a snack, a main course, or side dish, the comprehensive recipe section of the book has something for everyone. There are ideas for starters and salads, vegetarian, meat or fish dishes, plenty of new ideas and many old favourites. What could be more appetizing on a hot summer's day than a bowl of Iced Tomato and Vodka Soup or cool, refreshing Gazpacho topped with Avacado Salsa? Try Onions Stuffed with Goat's Cheese and Sun-dried Tomatoes for an impressive starter or Roasted Plum Tomatoes with Garlic for a tasty lunch. Tomatoes are popular worldwide and there is a wide range of international recipes to choose from - try the classic French Ratatouille, hearty Spanish Pork and Sausage Casserole or exotic Moroccan Chickpea Tagine. This book will inspire and help you get the most out of one of the most delicious and colourful ingredients available ever. The Tomato Recipes Book
These are just 3 of my favourite tomato books. I do also have a Tomato Shop which is run in conjunction with Amazon that is just about tomatoes. Please do visit it, you're sure to find something to improve your tomato growing prowess and more ways to cook them.
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