Tomato Tasting at Kurlbaum Farm
In May, Sky Kurlbaum presented a program about the heirloom tomatoes he and his family grow in Kansas City, Kan., to supply some of the finest restaurants in the area.
It had many mouths watering for a delicious slice of summer from a perfect tomato, so Sky invited Gardeners Connect members to visit the farm for an evening of tomato tasting.
A party of up to 50 Gardeners Connect members are invited to take part in the tomato tasting event planned for 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 31. There will be some tomato-bacon-lettuce sandwiches (“TBLs,” because tomatoes are the star), plus iced tea and lemonade to drink. Anyone is welcome to bring a dish to share, potluck style, though it is not required.
If weather and related factors cooperate, there also could be heirloom tomatoes for members to purchase.
Speaking of weather, the rain date for the tomato tasting event will be Thursday, August 1.
The event is open to all members of Gardeners Connect, and there is no charge for members.
About Kurlbaum’s
Sky and Liz Kurlbaum grow tomatoes where her family operated a 65-acre orchard in Kansas City, Kan., starting in 1951. Coming from an agriculturally focused family himself, after they married and moved to her family’s farm he became enchanted with heirloom tomatoes from Seed Savers in Decorah, Iowa.
Their business now supplies chefs in more than two dozen area restaurants, including Jasper’s Restaurant, Farina, Lydia’s, Bristol and many other well-known local restaurants. In addition, the Kurlbaums have presented tomato-focused farm-to-table dinners featuring area chefs.
Over the years, they have attracted a following of “Kurlbaum Tomaniacs.”
The Kurlbaums grow dry-farmed heirloom tomatoes that are never refrigerated. “Dry farming” is a method where all irrigation is cut off after the plants have become established. This lack of water forces a plant to push its roots deep into the soil in search of water and focus its efforts on producing fruit. The resulting tomatoes have intense flavor and a dense, firm texture.
In May, Sky Kurlbaum presented a program about the heirloom tomatoes he and his family grow in Kansas City, Kan., to supply some of the finest restaurants in the area.
It had many mouths watering for a delicious slice of summer from a perfect tomato, so Sky invited Gardeners Connect members to visit the farm for an evening of tomato tasting.
A party of up to 50 Gardeners Connect members are invited to take part in the tomato tasting event planned for 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 31. There will be some tomato-bacon-lettuce sandwiches (“TBLs,” because tomatoes are the star), plus iced tea and lemonade to drink. Anyone is welcome to bring a dish to share, potluck style, though it is not required.
If weather and related factors cooperate, there also could be heirloom tomatoes for members to purchase.
Speaking of weather, the rain date for the tomato tasting event will be Thursday, August 1.
The event is open to all members of Gardeners Connect, and there is no charge for members.
About Kurlbaum’s
Sky and Liz Kurlbaum grow tomatoes where her family operated a 65-acre orchard in Kansas City, Kan., starting in 1951. Coming from an agriculturally focused family himself, after they married and moved to her family’s farm he became enchanted with heirloom tomatoes from Seed Savers in Decorah, Iowa.
Their business now supplies chefs in more than two dozen area restaurants, including Jasper’s Restaurant, Farina, Lydia’s, Bristol and many other well-known local restaurants. In addition, the Kurlbaums have presented tomato-focused farm-to-table dinners featuring area chefs.
Over the years, they have attracted a following of “Kurlbaum Tomaniacs.”
The Kurlbaums grow dry-farmed heirloom tomatoes that are never refrigerated. “Dry farming” is a method where all irrigation is cut off after the plants have become established. This lack of water forces a plant to push its roots deep into the soil in search of water and focus its efforts on producing fruit. The resulting tomatoes have intense flavor and a dense, firm texture.
In May, Sky Kurlbaum presented a program about the heirloom tomatoes he and his family grow in Kansas City, Kan., to supply some of the finest restaurants in the area.
It had many mouths watering for a delicious slice of summer from a perfect tomato, so Sky invited Gardeners Connect members to visit the farm for an evening of tomato tasting.
A party of up to 50 Gardeners Connect members are invited to take part in the tomato tasting event planned for 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 31. There will be some tomato-bacon-lettuce sandwiches (“TBLs,” because tomatoes are the star), plus iced tea and lemonade to drink. Anyone is welcome to bring a dish to share, potluck style, though it is not required.
If weather and related factors cooperate, there also could be heirloom tomatoes for members to purchase.
Speaking of weather, the rain date for the tomato tasting event will be Thursday, August 1.
The event is open to all members of Gardeners Connect, and there is no charge for members.
About Kurlbaum’s
Sky and Liz Kurlbaum grow tomatoes where her family operated a 65-acre orchard in Kansas City, Kan., starting in 1951. Coming from an agriculturally focused family himself, after they married and moved to her family’s farm he became enchanted with heirloom tomatoes from Seed Savers in Decorah, Iowa.
Their business now supplies chefs in more than two dozen area restaurants, including Jasper’s Restaurant, Farina, Lydia’s, Bristol and many other well-known local restaurants. In addition, the Kurlbaums have presented tomato-focused farm-to-table dinners featuring area chefs.
Over the years, they have attracted a following of “Kurlbaum Tomaniacs.”
The Kurlbaums grow dry-farmed heirloom tomatoes that are never refrigerated. “Dry farming” is a method where all irrigation is cut off after the plants have become established. This lack of water forces a plant to push its roots deep into the soil in search of water and focus its efforts on producing fruit. The resulting tomatoes have intense flavor and a dense, firm texture.