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    Home » Gardening

    Mr. Stripey Tomatoes (Weekend Gardening)

    Aug 9, 2014 · Modified: Jun 19, 2021 by Andrea · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads ·

    Mr. Stripey Tomatoes - Andrea Meyers

    When Michael and I first started dating years ago, I had a few pots of tomatoes and peppers on my Chicago balcony, and I was so proud of them. Then Michael showed me his tomato plants, 12-foot Mr. Stripeys in his front yard. He had told me how tall the plants had grown, but I didn’t even believe him until I set eyes on them. It was a great year for tomatoes, and that was my first taste of a sweet Mr. Stripey.

    Mr. Stripey Tomatoes - Andrea Meyers

    If you’ve never tasted one, you must seek them out at your farmers market. They are heirloom beef tomatoes with low acid, and are great for slicing, salads, and sandwiches. The color varies, with golden shoulders that gradually turn into red at the bottom. If you are growing them in your garden for the first time, you might think they aren’t ripe because of the yellow tops, but they are indeed ripe. When you slice them you’ll see stripes of red running through the golden middle. And be prepared for juice! These are classic juicy tomatoes that you will love. I like to eat one for lunch with just a sprinkle of sea salt and pepper. They are also tasty stuffed with your favorite fillings.

    Here are a few of our favorite recipes with Mr. Stripey tomatoes. The orzo salad is a delicious stuffing for fresh, ripe tomatoes.

    Recipes with Mr. Stripey Tomatoes

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    Orzo Salad with Pesto - Andrea Meyers
    Orzo Salad with Pesto
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    1. Katie says

      August 12, 2014 at 3:27 pm

      Thank you for the tomato tip. The ones at the grocery store often have very little flavor. I'll look for these at a farmer's market.

      • Andrea says

        August 12, 2014 at 3:48 pm

        Thanks Katie. Always happy to share tomato tips. 🙂

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