This month we’ll explore the tomato, a food item of the Americas, that transformed cuisines around the world. Loved, feared, and revered at various times in culinary history, tomatoes are now one of the most popular vegetables in the world. Or are they a fruit – we’ll examine that too!

We’ll also discuss basil, an herb often paired with tomatoes, but, complementary to so many other foods as well. Basil, related to mint, is in season in our area throughout the summer. We’ll look at some of the different basil varieties available in the Greenmarkets.

Join Let’s Talk Vegetables (LTV) this month to learn more about tomatoes and basil. Each LTV presentation starts with some information about GrowNYC, our Greenmarket farmer’s markets, and what is currently in season. We will then focus on this month’s featured vegetables including historical information, nutritional information, growing these veggies in the NY area, and trivia.

Bring your favorite recipes, tips, and stories, and join us for Let’s Talk Vegetables.