There are categories for the largest tomato by weight, the most colourful, the most tomatoes on a vine and the funniest shape. There’s a tasting competition, too — different varieties of heirloom ...
Cut around inside of tomatoes, leaving 1/4-inch border. Use a spoon to scoop out flesh and seeds from inside of tomatoes, scooping out any remaining liquid and leaving bottom of tomatoes intact ...
You may have also noticed, however, that in addition to the bounty of tomato varieties suddenly available ... There is a second kind of green tomato, which tastes quite different from the unripe sort.