Many may consider Paris as the capital of love and romance, but did you also know the some of the best meals are made in the french capital?. Tomatoes dishes have been around as long as 1544, which was introduced to europe by the spaniard.
Though the spanish started the tomatoe delicacy traditions in Europe, it is safe to say the french perfected the use of tomatoes to make different dishes which range from vegan, vegeterian to even meat heavy dishes.
Tomatoes are easily implemented in Diets because they are low in calories while being healthy. A raw tomato (100g) contains 18 calories, 0.9g of protein, 0.2g of fat, and 3.9g of calories. Despite its universally liked taste and being an excellent source for vitamins, it is an essential fruit/vegetable we should implement in our diets.
Some health benefits of tomatoes include improving vision, boosting digestive health, protecting against cancer, helping with diabetes management, etc. Have a tomato drink, friends :).
It is wintertime now in Canada and you might be wondering how you will manage your garden and most importantly your tomatoes :) during this winter season. It is quite difficult to grow tomatoes during the winter but with the right equipment, type of seed and the right amount of love and dedication to tomatoes, it is possible to maintain growth during the winter. If you can spare the cost of renting a space in a greenhouse, you will be able to maintain your supply of tomatoes during the winter month. Expert from Rhino Greenhouses Direct mentioned "Tomatoes are sub-tropical plants and therefore thrive in warm, sheltered and sunny environments", which is why greenhouses are the ideal spot for gardening them during the winter month. You also have the option to create your own little indoor greenhouse if you have the space to do so but beware that you might need to purchase the right equipment and right type of seeds to be successful.
Cherry tomatoes are the best type of tomatoes to plant during the winter. The are the preferred choice because the are small and have a rich taste meaning the are somewhat manageable. The "Super sweet 100" cherry tomatoes will be the best the plant as the are very resistant to disease even though they require 65 days to maturity compared to other cherry tomato types. All cherry tomatoes will do just fine during the winter with the right equipment and care plan.
You will need to purchase equipment such as greenhouse heaters, high quality potassium feeds like Tomorite, and consider planting them in large pots or bags. If you are like us and you love tomatoes, this will be a worthy investment in your time and money to plant during the winter. For more details about growing tomatoes during the winter, Read the article on this site by Sophie Harris from Express UK
Winter is here, how are you stocking and managing your tomatoes fellow gardeners?
You might be planning a trip to Europe soon and wondering what kind of meals you might be wanting to try. why not France, specifically the city of love?. you will be given options such as a variety of tomatoe concerntrated salades, Arancini, French sausage with tomato sauce, beautifully faloured pasta meals and above all the southern specail,Provencale Tomatoes. If you are a tomatoe lover like us, you will have a blast in the city's highly rated restaurants and their cuisines. Vegans, vegetarian and meat lovers will all have options while visiting the city and it's beautiful delicacies.
Check out these awesome Recipes we found in the web to bring Paris into your home. We recommend visiting Our Lettuce Friends to gain more insight on lettuce gardening, remember, a delicious salad contains both tomatoes and lettuce. For more information on our favorite Paris tomatoes dishes or to connect with our community through facebook or twitter, email us with your enquiries at ParisTomatoDelicacies@gmail.com.