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Orange Plum Tomatoes: Goodbye Tomato Season

September 23, 2013 by Nancy Lopez-McHugh 29 Comments

Orange Plum Tomatoes by @SpicieFoodie | #tomatoes #recipes #plumtomatoes

In my area of the world tomato season is sadly drawing to an end. During the off season tomatoes are imported from other parts of the world, but those don’t compare to locally grown ones.

Orange Plum Tomatoes by @SpicieFoodie | #tomatoes #recipes #plumtomatoes

It will be a while before I find plump, juicy, vibrant tomatoes like these beauties. Around here gourmet and heirloom tomatoes are rare to come by even during tomato season, and unfortunately the off season means dull and bland options only. How could I not seize the opportunity to bring some of these orange beauties home with me. They are so pretty that I had to buy them just for the single purpose of making photographs. Do you ever do that, buy an ingredient with the first thought being a picture and the last being a way to cook it?

Orange Plum Tomatoes by @SpicieFoodie | #tomatoes #recipes #plumtomatoes

I haven’t decided how I want use them. Perhaps in salsa, a salad, for bruschetta, roasted, in a sandwich or something else. I’m going to think about it overnight and in a couple of days I’ll share what I did with them.

Orange Plum Tomatoes by @SpicieFoodie | #tomatoes #recipes #plumtomatoes

In the meantime here are a few links to my tomato recipes just in case you want to give tomato season a proper sendoff. Enjoy!

– Grilled Cheese -n- Tomato Sandwich with Herbs
– Soups On! Tomato Cream Soup
– Potato Bread Bruschetta with Tomatoes and Arugula
– Calabacitas con Maiz or Mexican Zucchini with Corn

Orange Plum Tomatoes by @SpicieFoodie | #tomatoes #recipes #plumtomatoes

– How To Roast Tomatoes
– Flaky Roasted Tomato and Parmesan Tart
– Roasted Tomato and Gouda Strudel

 

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Comments

  1. Rosa says

    September 23, 2013 at 12:10

    So pretty! Goodbye tomato season…

    Cheers,

    Rosa

    Reply
    • Spicie Foodie says

      September 23, 2013 at 16:45

      Thank you Rosa, and yes bye bye:(

      Reply
  2. Jean (Lemons & Anchovies) says

    September 23, 2013 at 14:32

    I’m sad that tomato season is coming to an end, too. This variety is gorgeous! (And that bowl, too!)

    Reply
    • Spicie Foodie says

      September 23, 2013 at 16:45

      Me too:( Thank you Jean!

      Reply
  3. Monique says

    September 23, 2013 at 14:50

    These were made for you:)

    Reply
    • Spicie Foodie says

      September 23, 2013 at 16:45

      Aw, merci Monique:)

      Reply
  4. Victoria of Flavors of the Sun says

    September 23, 2013 at 16:47

    Stunning. Just stunning.

    Reply
    • Spicie Foodie says

      September 23, 2013 at 16:56

      Thanks Victoria!

      Reply
  5. Ramona says

    September 23, 2013 at 17:30

    I’m going to miss fresh tomatoes too… :(

    Reply
    • Spicie Foodie says

      September 23, 2013 at 17:43

      It’s going to be a long wait until next season.

      Reply
  6. Shashi @ http://runninsrilankan.com says

    September 23, 2013 at 17:44

    These tomatoes sure are gorgeous! Cannot wait to see how you use them …

    Reply
    • Spicie Foodie says

      September 23, 2013 at 20:38

      Thank you Shashi!

      Reply
  7. Ash-foodfashionparty says

    September 23, 2013 at 17:52

    Pretty pictures!
    I know we are gonna miss em’.

    Reply
    • Spicie Foodie says

      September 23, 2013 at 20:38

      Thanks Ash:)

      Reply
  8. Angie@Angie's Recipes says

    September 23, 2013 at 18:14

    There’s always a next summer…:-)
    Gorgeous clicks, Nancy.

    Reply
    • Spicie Foodie says

      September 23, 2013 at 20:39

      So true, thanks Angie!

      Reply
  9. Laura (Tutti Dolci) says

    September 23, 2013 at 19:06

    Beautiful tomatoes, I will miss them dearly!

    Reply
    • Spicie Foodie says

      September 23, 2013 at 20:39

      Thanks Laura!

      Reply
  10. Evelyne@cheapethniceatz says

    September 23, 2013 at 20:10

    I have seen cherry yellow tomatoes but never have seen these, just gorgeous. Yep I have taken pics of just the ingredient. Looking forward to see what you will make with them.

    Reply
    • Spicie Foodie says

      September 23, 2013 at 20:40

      It’s amazing all of the colours tomatoes can come in.:)

      Reply
  11. Gwen @SimplyHealthyFamily says

    September 23, 2013 at 20:27

    Ah yes, farewell indeed. Tomatoes and berries will be missed until next summer.

    Reply
    • Spicie Foodie says

      September 23, 2013 at 20:40

      Oh yes, berries will be difficult to let go of too.:(

      Reply
  12. yummychunklet says

    September 24, 2013 at 01:20

    What gorgeous photos.

    Reply
  13. Joanne T Ferguson says

    September 24, 2013 at 03:01

    G’day Nancy and your photos are stunning today, true!
    These tomatoes were made for cooking and Roasted Tomato and Strudel sounds YUM too!
    Cheers! Joanne
    Is it me or is it always sad at the end of fruit and veggie season? :)

    Reply
  14. Kalyan says

    September 24, 2013 at 06:57

    Just mouthwatering…looks delicious!

    Reply
  15. Kumar's Kitchen says

    September 24, 2013 at 09:44

    whoa….fabulous clicks…can feel their tomatoey juiciness from these gorgeous snaps.. :-)

    Reply
  16. Rochelle says

    September 24, 2013 at 10:02

    Because it doesn’t freeze here (there is no snow… and rarely frost) I’m going to attempt to keep growing tomatoes this fall/winter to see if I can make this tomato season last! I just wish I had some of these gorgeous orange plum tomatoes. There isn’t a blemish on them and they look sooo perfect!

    Reply
  17. Daniela says

    September 24, 2013 at 15:20

    Oh Nancy,these pictures!
    Colors, lightening and focus – everything is just so beautiful, congrats.

    Reply
  18. mjskit says

    September 26, 2013 at 05:41

    Gorgeous tomatoes and even more gorgeous pictures! Headed to the growers’ market tomorrow and hoping that there are still some tomatoes left.

    Reply

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