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Holy Tomato! It is the very essence of summertime in Sacramento. Which, is why we love it, why we wait for it. See amazing local recipes.

Nancy Oakes, founder of the Restaurant Award–winning San Francisco institution, shares a gorgeous no-cook recipe, accompanied by heirloom tomatoes, fresh herbs and crisp greens. Pair it with a juicy white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc or Grüner Veltliner.

There don’t seem to be enough hours in the day to get everything done that I want to do. Either that or I’ve simply slowed to a crawl and am working at half-speed.

CINDY WATTER UC Master Gardener To many of us, nothing says “summer” like the taste of a just-picked tomato, right off the vine, still warm from the sun. In fact, this is probably why many homegrown tomatoes never make it into the house. The University of California Master Gardeners of Napa are ready for all tomato lovers, with their annual tomato plant sale on April 9 through 11. It is the major fundraiser for the Master Gardeners, who put on workshops and classes and have an advice line for local home gardeners. Support local news coverage and the people who report it ...