PHOTOGRAPHS CHARLIE RICHARDS
STAR OF THE SEASON
My first memories of tomatoes are of the ones my granny grew – and still grows – in her greenhouse. Their sweet, grassy aroma instantly takes me back to my childhood, and every summer I look forward to savouring them again. They’re perfect just as they are but they’re also the ideal companion for meats, the star of salads, and a great sidekick to cheese and fish dishes. LOTTIE COVELL, DEPUTY FOOD EDITOR
FOOD STYLING ELLA TARN
STYLING LUIS PERAL
WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR
The best tomatoes are ripened on the vine and are fragrant, with firm, tight skin. During high summer you’ll find tomatoes in all shapes, sizes and colours. Generally, the smaller and deeper in colour, the sweeter they will be. We used a mix of varieties for our recipes – we love the way the flavours complement each other. Oh, and leave them out of the fridge – the cold ruins the texture.
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