Beyond the Red: Creative Uses for Heirloom Tomatoes: Dive into the fascinating world of heirloom tomatoes – those extraordinary varieties passed down through generations, each with its own captivating story, distinct color, and unparalleled taste. This category challenges you to move "beyond the red" and unleash your creativity with these unique treasures. By featuring heirloom tomatoes, you're not only celebrating their diverse flavors and appearances but also honoring the rich agricultural heritage and the diverse hands that have cultivated them over time.
Just as a garden flourishes with a variety of plants, our community grows stronger and more vibrant when we embrace and celebrate our differences. We believe that food has an incredible power to bridge divides, foster understanding, and create a shared sense of belonging. Through your culinary creations, we hope to not only celebrate the incredible diversity of the tomato but also the beautiful mosaic of cultures, traditions, and perspectives that make our community so special.
So, grab your aprons, ignite your culinary imaginations, and share your unique tomato masterpieces. We can't wait to see, and taste, the incredible diversity you bring to the table!
When: Once again this year, we'll be accepting entries on the Saturday before the festival at Margot Restaurant & Bar from 10 am - 11 pm, August 2nd. The chosen winner's recipe will appear on the menu with chef Hadley's take the weekend of Tomato Art Festival and of course, we'll celebrate the winner on socials.
There is no limit to the number of recipes participants may enter. Each entry must be accompanied with a written recipe with all ingredients, which can remain private should the participant choose, just let us know on the entry. Entrants must register in advance and may do so until August 2 at 10 am. Winners will receive a gift package from eastside retailers Abode Mercantile and Turnip Truck Natural Market among others, and new this year, a trophy!
Where: Margot Restaurant & Bar
Community Ambassador: Mike Smith
