Tag Archives: pomodorini

Masseria Aprile, Locorotondo, Puglia

Pomodori appesi hanging in the corner of the breakfast room at Masseria Aprile, from which we gathered seeds, November 5, 2010.

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Hanging tomatoes in Lecce, Puglia

Pomodori appesi for sale at the public market in Lecce, Puglia, October 2010. (Top and bottom photographs courtesy of Linda Lenk.)

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Piennolo tomatoes

From what I can tell, the Principe Borghese are the same as what are known as Piennolo Tomatoes in Southwest Italy. From Cooks Info: Piennolo Tomatoes Principe Borghese Tomatoes range in size from that of a grape tomato to a small … Continue reading

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8.21.11 Grappoli & Aprile

Grappoli d’Inverno pomodorini. Aprile pomodorini.

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Grappoli d’Inverno

More information about the Grappoli d’Inverno tomatoes, from Poky Heirlooms: Italian variety used for hanging during winter. This is the variety that allows you to be eating “fresh” tomatoes at Christmas. Right before the first frost, pull the plant from … Continue reading

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7.3.11 Principe Borghese

First fruit, Principe Borghese.

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“Rites of Red: Hanging Winter Tomatoes”

From The Italian Country Table by Lynne Rossetto Kasper (Scribner, 1999) — instructions for hanging in the last paragraph: I practically reeled at my first taste of Puglia’s little oval tomatoes. Once I broke through the tough skin, the tomato tasted … Continue reading

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