Hello From Long Island, New York

[Old chef]

I go by the handle of Old Chef- Because I am. I have been gardening for about 50 years and cooking for about the same. Tomatoes have always been a passion. 16 years ago I started a wood-fired Pizza Business in Brooklyn. Fornino.com. I grow about 75 plants a year, some for the restaurants, some for fresh eating, some for sauce for my family. I have not purchased a can of tomatoes for the family in a very long time.
I was recently interviewed by a publication and was asked the question-What is the best way you prepare tomatoes? My answer was- Simple, I grab a vial of Sea Salt, walk out to the garden, Pick a tomato, give it a lick and sprinkle some salt!!

Glad to be here. The older I get, the more I realize how little I know. Looking forward to learning more!

Old Chef

[pepperhead212]

Welcome to the forum! I what kinds of tomatoes do you grow?

[HenriSportif]

Welcome, Old chef. It's good to see you over here! You'll probably see a lot of familiar names, and some new ones too

[Rockoe10]

Hello and welcome! Excited to hear your experiences gardening and cooking.

I second pepperhead's question. And I'll add, how do you grow them? 75 plants is more than modest.

[mikestuff49]

Welcome, [mention]Old chef[/mention] from southwest Missouri.

[Julianna]

Welcome! A wood-fired pizza oven is a dream of mine! When we get to build on our land, we plan on having a taboun and putting a shelf in it for such things.

[Amateurinawe]

hey [mention]Old chef[/mention] welcome from the uk. Besides learning some from here reckon you got lots of experience and learning to give too! looking forward to hearing from you and warmest welcome!

[worth1]

Glad to see you again old friend.

[Gardadore]

Welcome from NE PA! Looking forward to hearing about your tomatoes this summer and maybe some good tips on ways to best prepare them. I’m sure your pizzas must be sensational!

[Whwoz]

Welcome [mention]Old chef[/mention] from Down Under

[Ginger2778]

Welcome Old Chef, from your friend in South Florida. Glad you made it here. I hope you get excellent germination and have a healthy garden.

[AZGardener]

Welcome to the Junction!

[Nan6b]

Welcome from SW PA!

[Tormahto]

I go by the handle of Old Chef- Because I am. I have been gardening for about 50 years and cooking for about the same. Tomatoes have always been a passion. 16 years ago I started a wood-fired Pizza Business in Brooklyn. Fornino.com. I grow about 75 plants a year, some for the restaurants, some for fresh eating, some for sauce for my family. I have not purchased a can of tomatoes for the family in a very long time.
I was recently interviewed by a publication and was asked the question-What is the best way you prepare tomatoes? My answer was- Simple, I grab a vial of Sea Salt, walk out to the garden, Pick a tomato, give it a lick and sprinkle some salt!!

Glad to be here. The older I get, the more I realize how little I know. Looking forward to learning more!

Old Chef

It's a great place, where the entire community knows that they don't know, either.

[MissS]

Welcome Old Chef! I'm so glad that you found your way over here. I was wondering what was taking so long...

[Harry Cabluck]

Welcome...From Austin, Texas.

[bower]

Old Chef! So nice to see you!

[Old chef]

Thank you all for the warm welcome! I grow all types of open pollinated and heirloom tomatoes that I use for cooking, eating and canning. I keep the cherries down to a minimum . I love them, but a pain to pick.

Cooking in a wood fired oven is he most primitive way to cook,it is also the best! Certain things in life can't be replaced with more modern methods! The high heat gives tremendous flavor to the most simple vegetables.

Thanks again
Hasta La Pizza
Old Chef

[peebee]

Good to see you here [mention]Old chef[/mention] !

[eyegrotom]

Welcome to the Junction