The Glorious Tomato

Nothing says summer better than a fresh tomato straight from the vine. In this 90-minute workshop, you'll have the opportunity to observe and participate in the creation of both simple preparations showcasing the fresh essence of summer tomatoes, as well as more elaborate recipes that will help you use up your surplus bounty. Attendees will sample all dishes, receive printed recipes and learn the definitive answer to the age-old question, "Is refrigerating tomatoes really that terrible?"

Your Instructor: Jon Orren. 

Jon is a teacher at Newton South High School (NSHS) in culinary arts, nutrition, food science, and special education life skills classes. He also directs NSHS’s Sustainable Agriculture Program.  Jon has many years of experience as a personal chef, food writer, and cook in numerous Boston and New York City gourmet restaurants.

Fee: Friends of the Farm $20, General Public $25

Location: The Barn at Newton Community Farm