tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post7994737144340826573..comments2023-12-16T05:27:05.041-06:00Comments on mexpatriate — in the key of steve: the sandman eats dinnerSteve Cottonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00468378507171761868noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-26550780561246069872012-02-29T00:39:51.184-06:002012-02-29T00:39:51.184-06:00 And I did forget the ginger. But it clashes some... And I did forget the ginger. But it clashes sometimes with the peppers. Ginger is another plant I want to try growing on the tropical shore. Along with some basil. If I am not careful, I will soon be seeking a farm subsidy.Steve Cottonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-41166920610771293052012-02-29T00:24:23.902-06:002012-02-29T00:24:23.902-06:00What I have had to resort to get great tasting tom...What I have had to resort to get great tasting tomato taste in lots of dishes is sun dried tomatoes. You can reconstitute them in hot water and they work great in stir fry stuff.....don't forget the ginger, a good healthy addition in taste and health benefits.<br />The pix make me hungry for stir fry, sounds good for the next day or so.tanchonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-85929493081075840412012-02-28T22:49:33.923-06:002012-02-28T22:49:33.923-06:00 My memory is that the tomatoes fro Morocco are so... My memory is that the tomatoes fro Morocco are some of the best in the world.Steve Cottonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-57345933338818139632012-02-28T22:03:34.909-06:002012-02-28T22:03:34.909-06:00Yes Steve, when I was in engineering school one of...Yes Steve, when I was in engineering school one of my professors was hired to do structural calculations on hybrid tomatoes. They were trying to develop one to load 8' deep in container trucks for transport.<br /> I was shocked since this teacher had two Phd's and his other consulting work was on nuclear containment structures.The best tomatoes I've had were in Morocco and Spain.Ricknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-65082188618631023062012-02-28T22:03:16.684-06:002012-02-28T22:03:16.684-06:00I've heard of NOBers growing some in pots ther...I've heard of NOBers growing some in pots there from seeds here... I would try a variety.Andeannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-82013779623222701382012-02-28T21:39:29.808-06:002012-02-28T21:39:29.808-06:00 You are correct. Tomatoes all over seem to have ... You are correct. Tomatoes all over seem to have been reduced to the variety that can withstand long trips. If I could grow my own here, I would be a happy semi-vegetarian.Steve Cottonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-8850321360357641852012-02-28T21:28:02.525-06:002012-02-28T21:28:02.525-06:00Don't think its only there, tasteless tomatoes...Don't think its only there, tasteless tomatoes. Best here in the NE are the vine right now anyway, but still not so much. When I was in Oregon the farmers markets had the best. Mexico has the tastiest radishes and avocados, of course we all have to choose our veggies.Andeannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-66382905143802280272012-02-28T21:03:46.988-06:002012-02-28T21:03:46.988-06:00 When I was in Oregon, I found a few heirloom toma... When I was in Oregon, I found a few heirloom tomatoes, In December. They were not in great shape, but I grabbed them. And paid something like $11 (US) per pound. But they were worth every dollar in my version of Greek salad. It just reminded me that there are cuisine moments I can never have in Mexico.Steve Cottonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-72379364665139333712012-02-28T20:36:14.509-06:002012-02-28T20:36:14.509-06:00In a few months, when the hyper-hyphenated Mexican...In a few months, when the hyper-hyphenated Mexican-Chinese-Italian-Pacific-Northwest cuisine is the next big food trend, I'll be able to say "I know who started it all!" :)<br /><br />As for the tomatoes, I guess I got used to their less than stellar flavor. But in January, I lucked upon these amazing cherry tomatoes that were so full of flavor. They reminded me of what tomatoes were supposed to taste like! LeslieLimonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-81466124375775421942012-02-28T20:13:17.911-06:002012-02-28T20:13:17.911-06:00I wanted to grow some heirloom tomatoes (as Jennif...I wanted to grow some heirloom tomatoes (as Jennifer did), but I am still seedless.Steve Cottonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-88159798816034607132012-02-28T19:39:56.330-06:002012-02-28T19:39:56.330-06:00The jitomates Romas here are nearly tasteless.
The...The jitomates Romas here are nearly tasteless.<br />The tomates bolas, as we can find in Bodega Aurrerá, have marginal flavor. <br />The expensive hydroponic vine tomatoes, as at Costco, are fair.<br /><br />We have been unable to grow our own. We think it's because it's too cool here.<br /><br />Saludos,Don Cuevas Don Cuevashttp://www.mexkitchen.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-59068439579570611892012-02-28T19:20:55.623-06:002012-02-28T19:20:55.623-06:00I am surprised about the tomatoes. ALL vegetables ...I am surprised about the tomatoes. ALL vegetables taste better here in Mexico for us. We almost always buy the Romaine tomatoes; and love them. So what's up with your TOE-MOT-TOES????John Calypsohttp://vivaveracruz.com/blognoreply@blogger.com