Lettuce Share

I was never a huge tomato fan, but that was before Brown’s Grove started selling heirlooms at the Downtown Sarasota Farmer’s Market. What a refreshing break from the sea of boring red tomatoes at the grocery store. The Black Cherries were the first to draw me in. I love the soda; it only made sense that I would love the tomato. I already visited Brown’s stand regularly for their fresh local citrus; their Honey Murcott Oranges are amazing, but that’s a whole other post. They offer a dozen varieties of heirlooms including Black Prince, German Strawberry and Roman Candle. The colors make them appetizing; the flavors make them addictive! They’ll only be in season for another two months, so don’t miss out. For all the organics out there – Brown’s isn’t an organic grove, but they’re a third generation, family-run local farm and hold seemingly minimalist views on chemicals. Their website says, “Our fruit is tree-ripened, never picked early or chemically degreened.”