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Hello From Long Island, New York
Posted: Fri Mar 26, 2021 8:46 am
by Old chef
I go by the handle of Old Chef- Because I am. I have been gardening for about 50 years and cooking for about the same. Tomatoes have always been a passion. 16 years ago I started a wood-fired Pizza Business in Brooklyn. Fornino.com. I grow about 75 plants a year, some for the restaurants, some for fresh eating, some for sauce for my family. I have not purchased a can of tomatoes for the family in a very long time.
I was recently interviewed by a publication and was asked the question-What is the best way you prepare tomatoes? My answer was- Simple, I grab a vial of Sea Salt, walk out to the garden, Pick a tomato, give it a lick and sprinkle some salt!!
Glad to be here. The older I get, the more I realize how little I know. Looking forward to learning more!
Old Chef
Re: Hello From Long Island, New York
Posted: Fri Mar 26, 2021 10:50 am
by pepperhead212
Welcome to the forum! I what kinds of tomatoes do you grow?
Re: Hello From Long Island, New York
Posted: Fri Mar 26, 2021 10:53 am
by HenriSportif
Welcome, Old chef. It's good to see you over here! You'll probably see a lot of familiar names, and some new ones too
Re: Hello From Long Island, New York
Posted: Fri Mar 26, 2021 10:56 am
by Rockoe10
Hello and welcome! Excited to hear your experiences gardening and cooking.
I second pepperhead's question. And I'll add, how do you grow them? 75 plants is more than modest.
Re: Hello From Long Island, New York
Posted: Fri Mar 26, 2021 12:06 pm
by mikestuff49
Welcome, [mention]Old chef[/mention] from southwest Missouri.
Re: Hello From Long Island, New York
Posted: Fri Mar 26, 2021 12:16 pm
by Julianna
Welcome! A wood-fired pizza oven is a dream of mine! When we get to build on our land, we plan on having a taboun and putting a shelf in it for such things.
Re: Hello From Long Island, New York
Posted: Fri Mar 26, 2021 2:50 pm
by Amateurinawe
hey [mention]Old chef[/mention] welcome from the uk. Besides learning some from here reckon you got lots of experience and learning to give too! looking forward to hearing from you and warmest welcome!
Re: Hello From Long Island, New York
Posted: Fri Mar 26, 2021 5:46 pm
by worth1
Glad to see you again old friend.
Re: Hello From Long Island, New York
Posted: Sat Mar 27, 2021 12:32 am
by Gardadore
Welcome from NE PA! Looking forward to hearing about your tomatoes this summer and maybe some good tips on ways to best prepare them. I’m sure your pizzas must be sensational!
Re: Hello From Long Island, New York
Posted: Sat Mar 27, 2021 2:42 am
by Whwoz
Welcome [mention]Old chef[/mention] from Down Under
Re: Hello From Long Island, New York
Posted: Sat Mar 27, 2021 3:43 am
by Ginger2778
Welcome Old Chef, from your friend in South Florida. Glad you made it here. I hope you get excellent germination and have a healthy garden.
Re: Hello From Long Island, New York
Posted: Sat Mar 27, 2021 7:29 am
by AZGardener
Welcome to the Junction!
Re: Hello From Long Island, New York
Posted: Sat Mar 27, 2021 9:48 am
by Nan6b
Welcome from SW PA!
Re: Hello From Long Island, New York
Posted: Sat Mar 27, 2021 11:44 am
by Tormato
Old chef wrote: ↑Fri Mar 26, 2021 8:46 am
I go by the handle of Old Chef- Because I am. I have been gardening for about 50 years and cooking for about the same. Tomatoes have always been a passion. 16 years ago I started a wood-fired Pizza Business in Brooklyn. Fornino.com. I grow about 75 plants a year, some for the restaurants, some for fresh eating, some for sauce for my family. I have not purchased a can of tomatoes for the family in a very long time.
I was recently interviewed by a publication and was asked the question-What is the best way you prepare tomatoes? My answer was- Simple, I grab a vial of Sea Salt, walk out to the garden, Pick a tomato, give it a lick and sprinkle some salt!!
Glad to be here. The older I get, the more I realize how little I know. Looking forward to learning more!
Old Chef
It's a great place, where the entire community knows that they don't know, either.
Re: Hello From Long Island, New York
Posted: Sat Mar 27, 2021 12:58 pm
by MissS
Welcome Old Chef! I'm so glad that you found your way over here. I was wondering what was taking so long...
Re: Hello From Long Island, New York
Posted: Sat Mar 27, 2021 4:31 pm
by Harry Cabluck
Welcome...From Austin, Texas.
Re: Hello From Long Island, New York
Posted: Sat Mar 27, 2021 5:42 pm
by bower
Old Chef! So nice to see you!
Re: Hello From Long Island, New York
Posted: Sun Mar 28, 2021 10:25 am
by Old chef
Thank you all for the warm welcome! I grow all types of open pollinated and heirloom tomatoes that I use for cooking, eating and canning. I keep the cherries down to a minimum . I love them, but a pain to pick.
Cooking in a wood fired oven is he most primitive way to cook,it is also the best! Certain things in life can't be replaced with more modern methods! The high heat gives tremendous flavor to the most simple vegetables.
Thanks again
Hasta La Pizza
Old Chef
Re: Hello From Long Island, New York
Posted: Sun Mar 28, 2021 11:34 am
by peebee
Good to see you here [mention]Old chef[/mention] !
Re: Hello From Long Island, New York
Posted: Sun Mar 28, 2021 2:17 pm
by eyegrotom
Welcome to the Junction