Today I stopped by the Wild Family Farm stand to pick up a couple of pints of their homemade apple butter. My grandmother made apple butter like this and the taste whisks me back to the table in her small farm kitchen where I would watch her canning while I munched on a slice of bread slathered in her apple butter.The WFF stand has a good assortment of fresh herbs, decorative plants, jams and jellies. While I was there, I perused some of the other labels and saw one for Tomato Jelly. Apparently tomato jelly has a small, but devoted fan club that seek out this unusual delicacy wherever it can be found. I have never had it and my brain can't quite reconcile the idea of tomatoes and a jelly into a single item. But I was told it does have it's fans, so if you are near Wichita, KS and need a tomato jelly fix, now you know where to find it.
Tomato Mozzarella Salad
Salad:2 Tomatoes, Diced4 oz Fresh Mozzarella6-8 Fresh Basil Leaves, ChoppedMix well and enjoy. Makes 2 servings.Balsamic Vinegrette:1 Large Garlic Clove, Minced3 Tbs Olive Oil1 Tbs Balsamic Vinegar1/8 Tsp Fresh Ground PepperPut mixture into a small container with a tight lid and shake well. Makes enough for 2 salads.
The Genesis Story
Two weeks ago I went to the Kansas Grown Farmers’ Market and came away with 7 organically grown Geronimo tomatoes (Cheney Lake Tomatoes) and 2 organically grown Genovese Compact, Improved Basil plants (Wild Family Farm).
Saturday I went back for a dozen more tomatoes and a third basil plant. It’s official. I'm hooked.