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Ingredient of the week: Heirloom tomatoes

Sep 2, 2012, 11:53 AM | Updated: Oct 11, 2024, 10:19 am

Heirloom tomatoes have become some of the most sought-after types, but many people don’t know...

Heirloom tomatoes have become some of the most sought-after types, but many people don't know exactly what they are. (Photo: MyNorthwest.com/File)

(Photo: MyNorthwest.com/File)

The end of the summer means big, juicy tomatoes and heirlooms are considered some of the top shelf varieties. This week on the Seattle Kitchen, Tom Douglas, Thierry Rautureau, and Katie O give you all the information you’ll need to be an heirloom expert.

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Heirloom tomatoes have become some of the most sought-after types, but many people don’t know exactly what they are. (Photo: MyNorthwest.com/File)

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