did anyone catch the name of the plum tomato B Flowerdew recommended today as the best for cooking with for taste (but not good as a salad)? Was it SCATTOLONE??
Cheers
If you have the technology, you can hear the programme again through the BBC's 'listen again' feature:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/gqt
Quote from: Amazin on February 04, 2007, 20:42:17
If you have the technology, you can hear the programme again through the BBC's 'listen again' feature:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/gqt
yup, or I could just listen to the repeat on the radio.
"for those of you who missed all or part of this programme, please visit the home page www.bbc.co.uk, and follow the links where you will find instructions on How To Tell The Time.........."
it was san marzano, not sure of the spelling!
That the one that 'heston blumenthal' recomends for pizzas because of the flavour.
But its not one you ealky find the seeds for - i looked
yes you're right, I remember, and I saw the pizza thing. Seeds of italy sell it I see, but i've already ordered from there.....
You can also get San Marzano from Sarah Raven's
www.thecuttinggarden.com
:)
Rhubarb Thrasher,
Quoteyup, or I could just listen to the repeat on the radio
I thought Sunday's programme WAS the repeat, or a meringue?
Quote from: Amazin on February 05, 2007, 20:27:25
Rhubarb Thrasher,
Quoteyup, or I could just listen to the repeat on the radio
I thought Sunday's programme WAS the repeat, or a meringue?
surely radio 4 aren't b*ggering about with GQT now as well?? Isn't the repeat on Wednesday??
I've been avoiding Radio 4 anyway, after The Archers Outrages.
RT
:) wilkos sell them in a pack with 5 other varieties
Quote from: angle shades on February 06, 2007, 13:09:27
:) wilkos sell them in a pack with 5 other varieties
Double cheap as well!! (BOGOF) :)
QuoteIsn't the repeat on Wednesday??
You're right, RT. I always thought Sunday's prog was the repeat - probably confusing it with the Archers omnibus...
...stupid is my speciality!
;D
Quote from: cambourne7 on February 05, 2007, 12:51:30
...But its not one you ealky find the seeds for - i looked
It's quite ealky found - most of the seed firms have it ;)
Fothergills, dobies, kings, T&M - even wilkos
Phil
Quote from: philcooper on February 07, 2007, 20:13:54
Quote from: cambourne7 on February 05, 2007, 12:51:30
...But its not one you ealky find the seeds for - i looked
It's quite ealky found - most of the seed firms have it ;)
Fothergills, dobies, kings, T&M - even wilkos
Phil
yes, saw it in Wilkies today. Wasn't sure if i wanted the other varieties in the pack though. I'll think about it. Bought some red shallots instead.
As GQT is recorded anything up to a month in advance of the first broadcast, does it matter which is the repeat?
Phil
Seeds of Italy (Franchi) do several San Marzano tomato types, including one called scattolone...
http://www.seedsofitaly.com/product/678
Quote from: CityChick on February 10, 2007, 08:25:05
Seeds of Italy (Franchi) do several San Marzano tomato types, including one called scattolone...
http://www.seedsofitaly.com/product/678
yes these were the ones I ordered, before I heard Mr Flowerdew on GQT. These are a San Marzano type, but seem to be intended for storage, so maybe not quite as good as San Marzano proper. It probably makes no difference, i mean, whoever heard of a homegrown tom that wasn't nice?
cherry has very kindly sent me some San marzano seed, so i'll be able to compare them with the Scattolone toms
Well thah was an interesting half hour looking through those on-line catalogues...
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Moneymaker?
Quote from: Marymary on February 10, 2007, 17:09:47
[ . It probably makes no difference, i mean, whoever heard of a homegrown tom that wasn't nice?
Moneymaker?
that was the one I thought of. My uncle won't grow anything else
A neighbour of mine tried growing the variety they use for tinned tomatoes, whatever it is. He said it was extremely juicy, and totally tasteless.