A relative of the potato, tomato, eggplant and capsicum pepper, the tree tomato is native to Central and South America. Listed among the lost foods of the Incas and known as the ‘tomate de arbol’, tree tomatoes have all but disappeared from their native habitat.
Tamarillos were first introduced into New Zealand from Asia in the late 1800’s. Originally only yellow and purple-fruited strains were produced. The red tamarillo was developed in the 1920’s by an Auckland nurseryman from seed from South America.
The commercial production of tamarillos began on a small scale in the 1930s. During World War II demand for tamarillos grew, as the supply of other fruits high in vitamin C was restricted. These fruits are high in Vit C and also expensive in the shops normally. I bought these on special as the skins were wrinkled but the insides are still delicious.
Three good things;
1. I cooked the mushrooms before they wrinkled up and ate them with creamed corn and bacon on toast.
2. One of my 365 friends went right back over my shots to find out when I first posted 3GT! Thanks Dixie@pandorasecho!
3. If you love so many things about your life, does that mean you are happy?
I have never heard or seen these before maggiemae....a very interesting fruit which I shall look out for! Will they be available in your summer...February? I think your no. 3 must be right or perhaps you can have lots of things & never be contented....contentment is the greatest thing you can have!
Well, I am very familiar with these "tomate de arbol". I remember we had one in my house when I was growing up. And then I lived in Ecuador, where it's very popular. It can be used in so many recipes.
Well I've definitely never seen these before but I think we could have tamarind paste? Fascinating stuff. The 3GT are supposed to make your life more positive - I think mostly they are a bit of fun but on a bad day it's good to rack your brains for good things I think.
Great information. They are very expensive over here. $2.00 each but I just had to have some with my Greek yogurt for dessert yesterday. Thought about photographing them but couldn't wait to eat them. Its been years since I had them and each time I have been home they have been out of season :)
oh yum they look awesome, i have a tree that had yellow ones growing on it but they dropped off in the frost :( I have others (red) growing under some trees that might do better this year
Yes, Maggie. It means that we are happy! And I wouldn't trade that for anything.
Nice shot. Very inviting. I am growing some ordinary tomatoes for a blt.
Lovely capture. I have never had or even seen one of these before. Beautifully displayed.
Regarding your 3GT's--I think looking for the good and finding the good is a great way to stay positive and be happy. If you focus only on the negative you would be pretty miserable!!!!
Answer to #3...yes! I would say so.
This picture is amazing! The richness of color and the way you placed the tree tomatoes on that decorative surface (tile?) was a great way to present them. They look HOT in this pic. But I see you say not though. Nice work on this shot!
Never heard of them...the look great...and if you love so much of your life there is less reason NOT to be happy! But I think @happypat has some of it right....contentment...you can be happy and not be content...or, I suppose, you could be content to be unhappy!!
@glendq Thats very sweet of you to say that Glenda! And you are a friend too - I'm up to July now on your calendar - planes flying overhead for a July 1 celebration!
Wow what a wonderful shot! So vibrant - just love the way you have shown the Camarillo on that gorgeous plate! I have never seen these before or heard of them! I must see if I can find some. I love your 3 GT s - it's such a positive thing to do each day! Thank you for sharing them!
I have heard of these but never seen them. Your number 3 of 3GT is very thought provoking. I like how 3GT makes you focus on the positive, that has got to be a good thing
Marvelous photo, Maggie. I've made tamarillo salsa and it's delicious, but tamarillos are hard to find over here.
I love the 3GT section of people's posts. It does have a way of affirming the many good things in life.
Fine shot and a story behind it. I liked the part where you prepared and ate mushrooms. I must march to the kitchen now and taste mine in the fridge...
As for #3- if you love a lot of things in your life, you are more than happy, you're blessed.
Nice shot. Very inviting. I am growing some ordinary tomatoes for a blt.
Regarding your 3GT's--I think looking for the good and finding the good is a great way to stay positive and be happy. If you focus only on the negative you would be pretty miserable!!!!
This picture is amazing! The richness of color and the way you placed the tree tomatoes on that decorative surface (tile?) was a great way to present them. They look HOT in this pic. But I see you say not though. Nice work on this shot!
love the colours in the photo and the info is super too.
thanks
I love the 3GT section of people's posts. It does have a way of affirming the many good things in life.