Archive for August, 2008

Noir de Crimee Tomato: Hanna’s Tomato Tastings 2008

Sunday, August 31st, 2008 Filed Under: Tomato Tastings | 5 Comments »

Part of Hanna's Tomato Tastings 2008 Yet one more black for me to try. This one was sent to me to try, so I did not really choose it but as ... Read more..

Bear Claw Tomato: Hanna’s Tomato Tastings 2008

Friday, August 29th, 2008 Filed Under: Tomato Tastings | 1 Comment »

Part of Hanna's Tomato Tastings 2008 I was thinking when I bought this that the name might have something to do with being as big as a bear claw (which would ... Read more..

Chocolate Stripes Tomato: Hanna’s Tomato Tastings 2008

Tuesday, August 26th, 2008 Filed Under: Tomato Tastings | 7 Comments »

Part of Hanna's Tomato Tastings 2008 Mmmmm… Chocolate. The mere mention of chocolate is enough to turn most women into La Femme Homer Simpson. So, when I found a tomato ... Read more..

Vintage Wine Tomato: Hanna’s Tomato Tastings 2008

Monday, August 25th, 2008 Filed Under: Tomato Tastings | No Comments »

Part of Hanna's Tomato Tastings 2008 I ordered this tomato again, because last year the plant apparently could not deal with the rigors of living and commited suicide. It failed to ... Read more..

My Garden and the National Guard

Saturday, August 23rd, 2008 Filed Under: My Life | 30 Comments »

We interrupt our Tomato Tastings to bring you news of Hanna’s life... I don’t often share the intimate details of my life with this audience. You may know when I lose ... Read more..

Japanese Black Trifele Tomato: Hanna’s Tomato Tastings 2008

Tuesday, August 19th, 2008 Filed Under: Tomato Tastings | 13 Comments »

Part of Hanna's Tomato Tastings 2008 So I bought this tomato because I thought, “Gee, how cool, a Japanese tomato.” Stupid me. Despite all evidence to the contrary (mainly the NAME), ... Read more..

Green Moldovan Tomato: Hanna’s Tomato Tastings 2008

Saturday, August 16th, 2008 Filed Under: Tomato Tastings | 6 Comments »

Part of Hanna's Tomato Tastings 2008 “Dr. Jones, hand over ze Green Moldovan… or ve kill ze girl.” Really, the name sounds like some kind of rare green jeweled idol that could ... Read more..

Hillbilly Tomato: Hanna’s Tomato Tastings 2008

Thursday, August 14th, 2008 Filed Under: Tomato Tastings | 14 Comments »

Part of Hanna's Tomato Tastings 2008 I grew up in hillbilly country. Cow tipping was not just a nightly pastime, it was a certified sport. I have often wondered if there ... Read more..

Manitoba Tomato: Hanna’s Tomato Tastings 2008

Sunday, August 10th, 2008 Filed Under: Tomato Tastings | 1 Comment »

Part of Hanna's Tomato Tastings 2008 I bought these seeds in an effort to find a good early ripening tomato. Being in Cleveland, the growing season can fluctuate dramatically from one year ... Read more..

Wayahead Tomato: Hanna’s Tomato Tastings 2008

Thursday, August 7th, 2008 Filed Under: Tomato Tastings | 4 Comments »

Part of Hanna's Tomato Tastings 2008 This was a freebie tomato seed packet that came with the tomato seeds I actually wanted. As you may have guessed, Wayahead is a clever ... Read more..