"Jaques d'Alltrades" wrote in message
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Jaques d'Alltrades wrote:
:: I really can't let that pass unremarked: Moneymaker, if given
:: loving care and lots of proper feed is almost edible, otherwise
:: it's about as appetising as a wet dishcloth. In my estimation it's
:: a weed.
::
Each to his own I suppose! - I like MM in cooked dishes, especially
curries
and chillis....I've grown Shirley this year and they are a good all round
tom, cooking, salads sandwiches etc - I've never actually grown MM, but
my
dad used to grow them on and off along with a few other varieties.
Try Romano (plum) tomatoes for cooking - they knock seven varieties of
spots off Moneymaker.
:: Shirley though, is excellent. Alicante (in the Moneymaker family)
:: is also IMO of good flavour. I don't like the little tomatoes much
:: as the skins tend to be very tough.
::
I like a tomato with a bit of tang, hence my recommendation for partially
ripened ones with melted cheddar!
Shirley has a tang (and flavour) when ripe, as does Ailsa Craig.
--
Rusty
Open the creaking gate to make a horrid.squeak, then lower the foobar.
Miracle Sweet has a real nice flavor sweetish but with just the right amount
of tang.........H
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