34 of 36 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
It's A Masterpiece, Aug 6 2008
By Rose Marie McGee "Rose Marie Nichols McGee" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Heirloom Tomato (Hardcover)
Amy Goldman so captures the magic of heirloom tomatoes the reader almost inhales that distinct summer fragrance with every turn of the page. Each tomato has a carefully researched history and sometimes even a romance shared with the reader. I especially value the detailed notes on each variety for sweetness, flavor, texture and general growing information.
Victor Schrager's tomato photographs are extraordinary and used lavishly throughout the book. This is a book to share and show every friend who gardens or enjoys good food. And, yes, there are some fine recipes included.
23 of 24 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
The VERY best book on Heirloom tomatoes, Oct 5 2008
By Sharon Hazelton "Tomato Girl" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Heirloom Tomato (Hardcover)
I bought this book for my husband Dennis for our anniversary. He planted over 50 tomato plants this year and we have been enjoying some and others we made salsa and sauce from. We have been buying Heirlooms at our local farmer's market but wanted to grow some or our own. So if you are a home gardener and into growing the very best Heirloom tomatoes on your block this is the book for you. Amy Goldman has researched everything you'd want to know about Heirloom tomatoes from which are the best, what types are available and which do well in certain areas. She's done all the work for you. There is information on taste, color and the various types of tomatoes so that you can grown tomatoes to match your tast palate. And she's included recipes as well. Another great thing about this book is the seed guide in the back which are divided by states and there are several to choose from. This is by far the quintessential book on Heirloom Tomatoes.
18 of 19 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
For heirloom tomato lovers, Sep 24 2008
By Jeff - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Heirloom Tomato (Hardcover)
This book is all that it claims. For those wanting to grow heirloom tomatoes, it can be confusing as to which have the attributes one is seeking (sweet taste, good for sauce, good for munching, etc.) This book takes the mystery out of heirloom tomatoes with great descriptions of each tomato's attributes. The book also has beautiful photographs of each tomato so it is easy to visualize how they would appear in the garden. Finally, there is an extensive list of seed sources.
Great book--well worth the money.
