The Tomato Stall Mixed Heritage Tomatoes, 1.5kg

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Southern Co-op started working with The Tomato Stall in 9 years ago. The quality of the product speaks for itself and this is reflected in the sales we see increasing year after year. Many of our customers remark that ‘this is how tomatoes used to taste' and are quite happy simply eating them as they come, sunshine in a punnet." These famous tomatoes will be a hero veg in our menu prepared by Deborah Durrant, the international chef who has carved a prolific career as plant based raw food chef catering to high end Spas, celebrities but also sharing her knowledge with aspiring raw food chefs with her culinary academy. Meanwhile, cook the pancetta or chopped mushrooms in a frying pan with a little olive oil until golden brown. In 2007 Isle of Wight Tomatoes began to showcase the speciality organic and conventional tomato varieties grown at the Isle of Wight nursery and take them direct to the consumer. The reception the tomatoes received at the markets was overwhelming and, over time, they travelled far and wide trading at farmers’ markets all over the south and throughout central London including the now famous Borough Market. Our mission has always been to inspire people to use tomatoes in as many ways as possible. Hence why we’ve been partnering with like-minding producers in the UK to create unique recipe kits which our customers have loved. Plus, this year we have experimented with diversifying into other crops such as aubergines and peppers which are really complimentary to tomatoes. We also have a few more product launches up our sleeve this year so keep your eyes peeled.

Slice the top off the tomatoes, reserving the lid, and use a small sharp knife and a spoon to remove the flesh, juice and seeds into a bowl. Make sure not to scoop too close to the walls of the tomato otherwise they will collapse in the oven. Walking around the glasshouses, it’s clear that every single element of tomato growing has been painstakingly reviewed and improved to become the best it can be. Different types of glass are used in different types of glasshouses to benefit different types of tomatoes. An AI system reads the amount of sunlight multiple times a second and adjusts other variables accordingly. CO2 is pumped into the glasshouses and humidity is controlled. The Tomato Stall is even experimenting with special LED lights developed by Philips to see how they can benefit the fruits. But despite all these cutting-edge methods, the business is actually incredibly sustainable, and relies on nature just as much as technology to produce the best tomatoes it can. Heat the olive oil in a frying pan on a low heat and cook the onion and garlic. Cook until softened, stirring. They’ve also developed an exciting range of tomato based products such a traditional tomato juice and passata, to more unusual products such as an oak smoked tomato balsamic, tomato and chilli jam and even a tomato sea salt!Covid-19 certainly presented some challenges. A significant part of our business serviced eateries up and down the country however, we were able to turn a negative into positive and transform our online home delivery service by activating a subscription service that allowed our customers to get farm fresh produce straight to their door. The reaction was incredible, and we have created new jobs based on this opportunity. Slice the shallot lengthways and place in a small suitable sized dish, pour the vinegar over the shallots, mix and then leave to one side.

Choosing only one is tough and our range is full of choice! Over the years there are some varieties that have always been requested for their exceptional flavour so would say our Piccolo cherry vine tomatoes. Notoriously hard to grow but unbeatable on flavour. We’ve tried for years to find an alternative and it never matches the perfect balance of acidity and sweetness of the piccolo. We are pleased to offer free delivery on all Isle of Wight deliveries, our local drivers deliver weekly on Wednesdays and Fridays.

The Isle of Wight has become famous for an abundance of fresh produce over the years, perhaps thanks to the warmer climate, business opportunities or the rolling countryside and seas. Even if you don’t live on the Island and you have not yet been, it is likely you will have tried or at least seen The Tomato Stall tomatoes.