Abilene Farmer News Today

Fried or oven fried, green tomatoes are a tarty summer side Tomatoes once were considered poisonous. Bite a green one, and you might understand why. Spanish explorers in Central and South America learned of the tomatos culinary powers from the Aztecs, who cultivated the native plant. When introduced to other European countries, tomatoes usually were grown as an ornamental plant because they were thought to be in the nightshades plant group. (Other members of the club include bell pepper, eggpl...

Abilene-area farmers selling fresh veggies, meat, eggs and more At local farmers markets, consumers can eliminate the middleman and the miles between field and table.  Locally grown food usually is ripened on the vine, meaning it has fuller flavor and nutrients. The further your produce travelers between the farm and your table, the earlier it was picked before peak ripeness to make the trip. Whether it ripened naturally or artificially along the way, the taste is not optimal.  Another adva...