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The Heirloom Tomato: From Garden to Table: Recipes, Portraits, and History of the World's Most Beautiful Fruit [Hardcover]

Amy Goldman
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Book Description

August 5, 2008

From the world-class garden of acclaimed food writer Amy Goldman, a gorgeously illustrated guide to the world’s most beautiful and delicious tomatoes.

Every year, renowned grower Amy Goldman produces an amazing 500 varieties of tomatoes on her farm in New York’s Hudson Valley. Here, in 250 gorgeous photos and Goldman’s erudite, charming prose, is the cream of the crop, from glorious heirloom beefsteaks – that delicious tomato you had as a kid but can’t seem to find anymore – to exotica like the currant tomato, a pea-sized fruit with a surprisingly big flavor. Along with the photos are profiles of the tomatoes, filled with fascinating facts on their history and provenance; a section of more than 50 delicious recipes; and a master gardener’s guide to growing your own. More than just a loving look at one of the world's great edibles, this is a philosophy of eating and conservation between covers — an irresistible book for anyone who loves to garden or loves to eat.


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About the Author

Amy Goldman is a passionate gardener, seed saver, and well-known advocate for heirloom fruits and vegetables. She is the author of The Compleat Squash and Melons for the Passionate Grower, and she appears frequently on such TV programs as Martha Stewart Living and Victory Gardens.


Product Details

  • Hardcover: 272 pages
  • Publisher: Bloomsbury USA; 1st edition (August 5, 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 159691291X
  • ISBN-13: 978-1596912915
  • Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 0.9 x 10.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 3.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (39 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #14,573 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.8 out of 5 stars
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4.8 out of 5 stars
The photography is just beautiful, and that's what really sold me on the book. Elizabeth O'Neill  |  15 reviewers made a similar statement
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39 of 41 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars It's A Masterpiece August 6, 2008
Format:Hardcover
Amy Goldman so captures the magic of heirloom tomatoes the reader almost inhales that distinct summer fragrance with every turn of the page. Each tomato has a carefully researched history and sometimes even a romance shared with the reader. I especially value the detailed notes on each variety for sweetness, flavor, texture and general growing information.
Victor Schrager's tomato photographs are extraordinary and used lavishly throughout the book. This is a book to share and show every friend who gardens or enjoys good food. And, yes, there are some fine recipes included.
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32 of 33 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars The VERY best book on Heirloom tomatoes October 5, 2008
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I bought this book for my husband Dennis for our anniversary. He planted over 50 tomato plants this year and we have been enjoying some and others we made salsa and sauce from. We have been buying Heirlooms at our local farmer's market but wanted to grow some or our own. So if you are a home gardener and into growing the very best Heirloom tomatoes on your block this is the book for you. Amy Goldman has researched everything you'd want to know about Heirloom tomatoes from which are the best, what types are available and which do well in certain areas. She's done all the work for you. There is information on taste, color and the various types of tomatoes so that you can grown tomatoes to match your tast palate. And she's included recipes as well. Another great thing about this book is the seed guide in the back which are divided by states and there are several to choose from. This is by far the quintessential book on Heirloom Tomatoes.
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5.0 out of 5 stars For heirloom tomato lovers September 24, 2008
By Jeff
Format:Hardcover
This book is all that it claims. For those wanting to grow heirloom tomatoes, it can be confusing as to which have the attributes one is seeking (sweet taste, good for sauce, good for munching, etc.) This book takes the mystery out of heirloom tomatoes with great descriptions of each tomato's attributes. The book also has beautiful photographs of each tomato so it is easy to visualize how they would appear in the garden. Finally, there is an extensive list of seed sources.

Great book--well worth the money.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Love the Theory
At this time of year, I am itching to get into the garden. And I have long thought the monoculture vegetables supermarkets provide are not as healthy or sustainable as high... Read more
Published 17 days ago by Jim Estill
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
I love this book. The photos are inspiring and the information kept me engrossed from the start to finish, I only wish there were more varieties covered.
Published 24 days ago by donkeynomad
5.0 out of 5 stars The Heirloom Tomato Book----fantastic!
The Heirloom Tomato is one of the best books on this subject to date! Amy tells you the size, weight, shape, exterior color, flesh color, texture, and most importantly the flavor... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Carol A. Spencer
5.0 out of 5 stars The best out there!
As a gardener, I had all the books that I thought I should have. Then, I bought this one. Out of all of my books this one is by FAR the best I have. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Baiznator
5.0 out of 5 stars beautiful...informative...Awesome!
Anyone interested in learning about heirloom tomatoes will enjoy this beautiful book. Im quite happy with my purchase... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Shyra
5.0 out of 5 stars A beautiful book for the tomato enthusiast
Actually, anybody can appreciate this book, but if you love tomatoes, eating, growing, whatever, you should grab this book. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Peter Faden
5.0 out of 5 stars For the Tomato Lover!
I am an heirloom tomato addict. Small gardener gone wild! I grew 60 + varieties last year and am expanding to grow 100 this year. Read more
Published 14 months ago by JAY_NY
5.0 out of 5 stars A mush have book for the tomato gardener!
I think I'm on my fourth time through this book! It guides and colors every tomato choice I make for my garden.
Published 15 months ago by G. Clark
5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT Book on Tomatoes!!
Visually stunning, well researched, informative and fun! This is a lovely book for anyone who enjoys, cans or grows this very ancient and most delicious fruit! Read more
Published 21 months ago by Ibu
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful book
This was a good sized, hard bound book with beautiful pictures. It was a gift for a friend's birthday who is an avid tomatoe gardener and she loved it.
Published 21 months ago by Pamela Kornitsky
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