The tomatoes have arrived

Our summer has been on the cool side so far, leaving the tomatoes in Menlo’s many gardens and even nearby farms, sulking. Today, however saw a bounty of fresh, ripe, mostly organic tomatoes arrive in force at this morning’s downtown  Farmer’s Market.

Sales of the new crop, in a rainbow of hues, were brisk. One shopper was overheard planning to emulate a salad featured at new Sand Hill Road eatery Madera: chopped heirloom tomatoes with melon balls and balsamic.