Want to make Fried Green Tomatoes
Would love to make them but haven't seen them for sale in Toronto/Mississauga area. A vendor at the Streetsville Farmers Market suggested I look "later in the summer" about 3 weeks ago.
Can anyone tell me where to buy green tomatoes? Tx
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Davwud
Aug 17, 2009 05:50 AM
I might suggest you ask at a Farmers Market and set up a buy for the following week. I would imagine there's not a big need for green tomatoes in the GTA but if you're willing to commit, they may bring you a basket the next time.
Where do you live??
DT
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South Carolina Girl
Aug 17, 2009 07:32 AM
I live near the Eastgate parkway and Tomken. Is there a farmers market in my area? Streetsville one is small with not many vendors and the St Lawrence market seems a bit far. Another poster suggested roadside stands, but I haven't seen any of those and not sure where to look.
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Davwud
Aug 17, 2009 07:39 AM
Sherway Gardens I believe has one and some one can confirm/correct this but Miss Sq. 1??
Anyway, that's how I'd do it. I may have to. Mrs. Sippi would love that.
As an aside, they sell a coating mix at Bass Pro which would be perfect for it. We went in one day not long ago and they were having a catfish sampling using the batter mix. Mrs. Sippi wouldn't leave.
DT
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South Carolina Girl
Aug 18, 2009 10:14 AM
Will search for Sherway Gardens, thanks.
No need for a special batter mix, Davwud...your pantry items will do just fine. Slice the tomatoes kind of thick (just over 1/2 an inch) and dredge in egg then flour, s and p. The tartness of the tomato and the sweetness from the frying is a perfect combo. BTW, fry catfish the same way. You'll love it!
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South Carolina Girl
Aug 22, 2009 11:42 AM
So I hit the Square One farmers market yesterday and found a local farmer willing to bring me some green tomatoes tomorrow. While I was there I picked up 6 ears of the sweetest most tender corn I've had EVER. The sign said "picked today" and I believe it...so fresh. At the same stand I found some tender green beans too, and that's what the BF and I had for dinner last night; fresh corn, steamed beans and a couple of gin and tonics. Yum.
Now I just have to decide what to have with my fried green tomatoes tomorrow. And just to get your palette watered, and mine too, I'm taking suggestions.
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re: South Carolina Girl
I was on the same hunt today and one of the vendors at St. Lawrence agreed to bring them to Liberty Village tomorrow for me.
I love them for breakfast. I cut up a few slices of good bacon and cook it slowly. When its almost done I fry thick slices of green tomato in the fat. When they're done, I push the bacon and the tomato slices to the edge of the pan and fry an egg sunny side up. I pile it all on a slice of toast and enjoy. I don't bother with the egg and breadcrumb routine, but I know some people prefer their green tomatoes that way. -
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The Chowhound Team
Aug 22, 2009 03:20 PM
Please keep this thread focused on where to find green tomatoes. Any recipes belong on the Home Cooking board. Thanks!
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jayt90
Aug 15, 2009 06:12 PM
Any friendly neighbor with a garden would succumb to southern charm and donate a few, especially if you share the dish. There are loads of green tomatoes this year!
Or, you can look for a roadside stand, usually selling corn , tomatoes and cukes from their farm, and put in an order. There's sure to be a few in Mississauga or Peel, -
Kagemusha
Aug 15, 2009 06:12 PM
With some trepidation, I'll suggest the Square One market tomorrow morning. It's slipped, quality-wise, in the past few years and seems to be circling the drain this year--buskers, coffee sellers, herbal medicines, poor quality fruit, and way too many Food Terminal resellers aren't good signs. That said, there are a few small-time tomato sellers that might be able to help. Typically, though, green tomatoes are a very late summer item, especially this season.
