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Tasty Tomatoes: A Garden of Books to Savor

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The Indianapolis Public Library

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Everyone's favorite plant to grow is a tomato. Let's dive into this amazing thing. These books cover growing tomatoes, the history of tomatoes as we know it, special niches like growing giant tomatoes and tomato soup, books for kids and adults, movies... honestly, I didn't expect to have to cut so many items from this list. We've got even more books about tomatoes - use these as a jumping off point. And check out the workshops for gardeners where you can get your tomato questions answered in June and July. #indypladults #indyplkids

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The Indianapolis Public Library

24 items

24 items

Tomatomania!

Tomatomania!

A Fresh Approach to Celebrating Tomatoes in the Garden and in the Kitchen

by Daigre, Scott

Book - 2015

Did you know there's a BIG DEAL event in March called Tomatomania? This is from one of the tomatomaniacs, and gets into his own growing experiences and walks you through the steps of growing tomatoes. Did you know there's a BIG DEAL event in March called Tomatomania? This is from one of the tomatomaniacs, and gets into his own growing experiences and walks you through the steps of growing tomatoes. Show less

Did you know there's a BIG DEAL event in March called Tomatomania? This is from one of the tomatomaniacs, and gets into his own growing experiences and walks you through the steps of growing tomatoes. Did you know there's a BIG DEAL event in March called Tomatomania? This is from one of the tomatomaniacs, and gets into his own growing experiences and walks you through the steps of growing tomatoes. Show less

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Epic Tomatoes

Epic Tomatoes

How to Select & Grow the Best Varieties of All Time

by LeHoullier, Craig

Book - 2015

This has become a go-to book for lots of folks. This has become a go-to book for lots of folks. Show less

This has become a go-to book for lots of folks. This has become a go-to book for lots of folks. Show less

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Tomato

Tomato

by Harland, Gail

Book - 2009

Good visuals to illustrate types and categories of tomatoes. It has a handful of recipes, and a bonus - it's not tall or thick as books go. Good visuals to illustrate types and categories of tomatoes. It has a handful of recipes, and a bonus - it's not tall or thick as books go. Show less

Good visuals to illustrate types and categories of tomatoes. It has a handful of recipes, and a bonus - it's not tall or thick as books go. Good visuals to illustrate types and categories of tomatoes. It has a handful of recipes, and a bonus - it's not tall or thick as books go. Show less

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You Bet your Garden Guide to Growing Great Tomatoes

You Bet your Garden Guide to Growing Great Tomatoes

How to Grow Great-tasting Tomatoes in Any Backyard, Garden, or Container

by McGrath, Mike

Book - 2020

As soon as I saw "Mike McGrath" I was sold. If you're a public radio nerd you might have those same feelings. It's a book version of him on toma...Show more As soon as I saw "Mike McGrath" I was sold. If you're a public radio nerd you might have those same feelings. It's a book version of him on tomatoes. His wit. His detailed and adaptable information and education about growing them. Totally trustworthy, and if you are looking for just one book - I'd probably recommend this one, first. We also have You Bet Your Tomatoes from him - it's a little older and smaller, and more fun. Show less

As soon as I saw "Mike McGrath" I was sold. If you're a public radio nerd you might have those same feelings. It's a book version of him on toma...Show more As soon as I saw "Mike McGrath" I was sold. If you're a public radio nerd you might have those same feelings. It's a book version of him on tomatoes. His wit. His detailed and adaptable information and education about growing them. Totally trustworthy, and if you are looking for just one book - I'd probably recommend this one, first. We also have You Bet Your Tomatoes from him - it's a little older and smaller, and more fun. Show less

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Giant Tomatoes

Giant Tomatoes

Giant Yields, Giant Weights : How to Grow Giant Tomatoes and Lots of Them Too

by Meisner, Marvin H.

Book - 2007

Okay, and then this book is all about the SPORT of growing humongous tomatoes. Like seriously. It's also got tips and info in there if that seems intriguing to you, too. Okay, and then this book is all about the SPORT of growing humongous tomatoes. Like seriously. It's also got tips and info in there if that seems intriguing to you, too. Show less

Okay, and then this book is all about the SPORT of growing humongous tomatoes. Like seriously. It's also got tips and info in there if that seems intriguing to you, too. Okay, and then this book is all about the SPORT of growing humongous tomatoes. Like seriously. It's also got tips and info in there if that seems intriguing to you, too. Show less

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The Seven Culinary Wonders of the World

The Seven Culinary Wonders of the World

A History of Honey, Salt, Chile, Pork, Rice, Cacao, and Tomato : Featuring 63 International Recipes

by Linford, Jenny

Book - 2018

This book has good background information, and a variety of recipes and other information. Yes, it's got "other" food stuffs in there. But maybe you're also interested in those? It's pretty great! This book has good background information, and a variety of recipes and other information. Yes, it's got "other" food stuffs in there. But maybe you're also interested in those? It's pretty great! Show less

This book has good background information, and a variety of recipes and other information. Yes, it's got "other" food stuffs in there. But maybe you're also interested in those? It's pretty great! This book has good background information, and a variety of recipes and other information. Yes, it's got "other" food stuffs in there. But maybe you're also interested in those? It's pretty great! Show less

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The Heirloom Tomato

From Garden to Table : Recipes, Portraits, and History of the World's Most Beautiful Fruit

by Goldman, Amy

Unknown - 2008

This book has GREAT pictures and detailed varietal information. It'll make you smile. This book has GREAT pictures and detailed varietal information. It'll make you smile. Show less

This book has GREAT pictures and detailed varietal information. It'll make you smile. This book has GREAT pictures and detailed varietal information. It'll make you smile. Show less

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100 Heirloom Tomatoes for the American Garden

by Male, Carolyn J.

Unknown - 1999

This one has become a little dated, but similar to The Heirloom Tomato, it has good detailed info about a wide variety of tomatoes (say, about a hundred of them). This one has become a little dated, but similar to The Heirloom Tomato, it has good detailed info about a wide variety of tomatoes (say, about a hundred of them). Show less

This one has become a little dated, but similar to The Heirloom Tomato, it has good detailed info about a wide variety of tomatoes (say, about a hundred of them). This one has become a little dated, but similar to The Heirloom Tomato, it has good detailed info about a wide variety of tomatoes (say, about a hundred of them). Show less

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In Praise of Tomatoes

In Praise of Tomatoes

Tasty Recipes, Garden Secrets, Legends & Lore

by Lundy, Ronni

Book - 2004

This could be a coffee table book on tomatoes. I wasn't sure whether to include it when I realized it's from where I'm from. I could eat at Early Girl forever. I'm sold on this book! This could be a coffee table book on tomatoes. I wasn't sure whether to include it when I realized it's from where I'm from. I could eat at Early Girl forever. I'm sold on this book! Show less

This could be a coffee table book on tomatoes. I wasn't sure whether to include it when I realized it's from where I'm from. I could eat at Early Girl forever. I'm sold on this book! This could be a coffee table book on tomatoes. I wasn't sure whether to include it when I realized it's from where I'm from. I could eat at Early Girl forever. I'm sold on this book! Show less

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Tomato

Tomato

A Fresh-from-the-vine Cookbook

by Davis-Hollander, Lawrence

Book - 2010

This cookbook has good, light info and recipe tidbits. It's maybe a little older feeling now, but still worth picking up. This cookbook has good, light info and recipe tidbits. It's maybe a little older feeling now, but still worth picking up. Show less

This cookbook has good, light info and recipe tidbits. It's maybe a little older feeling now, but still worth picking up. This cookbook has good, light info and recipe tidbits. It's maybe a little older feeling now, but still worth picking up. Show less

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The Tomato Cookbook

The Tomato Cookbook

by Guste, Roy F.

Book - 1995

This cookbook makes me nostalgic for early 90's cookbooks and those from church ladies. This cookbook makes me nostalgic for early 90's cookbooks and those from church ladies. Show less

This cookbook makes me nostalgic for early 90's cookbooks and those from church ladies. This cookbook makes me nostalgic for early 90's cookbooks and those from church ladies. Show less

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The Too Many Tomatoes Cookbook

The Too Many Tomatoes Cookbook

Classic & Exotic Recipes From Around the World

by Yarvin, Brian

Book - 2009

Okay... I'll be honest. I've not seen this one in person, yet. But the review, and the title have me convinced it's worth it. You'd better get it before I request it to be sent to my branch. Okay... I'll be honest. I've not seen this one in person, yet. But the review, and the title have me convinced it's worth it. You'd better get it before I request it to be sent to my branch. Show less

Okay... I'll be honest. I've not seen this one in person, yet. But the review, and the title have me convinced it's worth it. You'd better get it before I request it to be sent to my branch. Okay... I'll be honest. I've not seen this one in person, yet. But the review, and the title have me convinced it's worth it. You'd better get it before I request it to be sent to my branch. Show less

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The $64 Tomato

The $64 Tomato

by Alexander, William

Book - 2006

This memoir-style book follows the author's pursuit of a great tomato, and explores that perhaps, it's not just about saving money when you're growing your own food. This memoir-style book follows the author's pursuit of a great tomato, and explores that perhaps, it's not just about saving money when you're growing your own food. Show less

This memoir-style book follows the author's pursuit of a great tomato, and explores that perhaps, it's not just about saving money when you're growing your own food. This memoir-style book follows the author's pursuit of a great tomato, and explores that perhaps, it's not just about saving money when you're growing your own food. Show less

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Garden Variety

Garden Variety

The American Tomato From Corporate to Heirloom

by Hoenig, John

Book - 2018

This book follows the advent of tomatoes as we know them through history and involving big agriculture. If you're into nerdy details, you might like it! This book follows the advent of tomatoes as we know them through history and involving big agriculture. If you're into nerdy details, you might like it! Show less

This book follows the advent of tomatoes as we know them through history and involving big agriculture. If you're into nerdy details, you might like it! This book follows the advent of tomatoes as we know them through history and involving big agriculture. If you're into nerdy details, you might like it! Show less

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Tomatoland

Tomatoland

How Modern Industrial Agriculture Destroyed Our Most Alluring Fruit

by Estabrook, Barry

Book - 2011

This book is... kinda dark (not just literally, but metaphorically). It's not light. It doesn't have recipes. But it does have detailed information that you might really dig if you're into this topic. This book is... kinda dark (not just literally, but metaphorically). It's not light. It doesn't have recipes. But it does have detailed information that you might really dig if you're into this topic. Show less

This book is... kinda dark (not just literally, but metaphorically). It's not light. It doesn't have recipes. But it does have detailed information that you might really dig if you're into this topic. This book is... kinda dark (not just literally, but metaphorically). It's not light. It doesn't have recipes. But it does have detailed information that you might really dig if you're into this topic. Show less

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Souper Tomatoes

Souper Tomatoes

The Story of America's Favorite Food

by Smith, Andrew F.

Book - 2000

This may sound surprising but... this is a book all about... tomato soup. Shocking, right? :) Okay, but seriously, it's a whole book on the HISTORY OF TOMATO SOUP! If that sounds like your cup of, well, soup, pick it up now! This may sound surprising but... this is a book all about... tomato soup. Shocking, right? :) Okay, but seriously, it's a whole book on the HISTORY OF TOMATO SOUP! If that sounds like your cup of, well, soup, pick it up now! Show less

This may sound surprising but... this is a book all about... tomato soup. Shocking, right? :) Okay, but seriously, it's a whole book on the HISTORY OF TOMATO SOUP! If that sounds like your cup of, well, soup, pick it up now! This may sound surprising but... this is a book all about... tomato soup. Shocking, right? :) Okay, but seriously, it's a whole book on the HISTORY OF TOMATO SOUP! If that sounds like your cup of, well, soup, pick it up now! Show less

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Attack of the Killer Tomatoes!

Attack of the Killer Tomatoes!

DVD - 2020

I had to include - it's a Cult Classic! (also, Return of the Killer Tomatoes is a follow up featuring George Clooney!) I had to include - it's a Cult Classic! (also, Return of the Killer Tomatoes is a follow up featuring George Clooney!) Show less

I had to include - it's a Cult Classic! (also, Return of the Killer Tomatoes is a follow up featuring George Clooney!) I had to include - it's a Cult Classic! (also, Return of the Killer Tomatoes is a follow up featuring George Clooney!) Show less

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Fried Green Tomatoes

Fried Green Tomatoes

DVD - 2006

Another cult classic, check this out on disc or stream it (we've got it multiple ways). Another cult classic, check this out on disc or stream it (we've got it multiple ways). Show less

Another cult classic, check this out on disc or stream it (we've got it multiple ways). Another cult classic, check this out on disc or stream it (we've got it multiple ways). Show less

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Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe

Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe

by Flagg, Fannie

Book - 2005

And if you've not read the book the famous movie is based on, make it a part of your summer reading! And if you've not read the book the famous movie is based on, make it a part of your summer reading! Show less

And if you've not read the book the famous movie is based on, make it a part of your summer reading! And if you've not read the book the famous movie is based on, make it a part of your summer reading! Show less

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Cool Tomatoes From Garden to Table

Cool Tomatoes From Garden to Table

How to Plant, Grow, and Prepare Tomatoes

by Hengel, Katherine

Book - 2012

This kid-oriented book is set up nicely, and has good information and ideas for turning tomatoes into food. This kid-oriented book is set up nicely, and has good information and ideas for turning tomatoes into food. Show less

This kid-oriented book is set up nicely, and has good information and ideas for turning tomatoes into food. This kid-oriented book is set up nicely, and has good information and ideas for turning tomatoes into food. Show less

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Tomato

Tomato

by Riggs, Kate

Book - 2013

This book for kiddos explores good basic info about growing tomatoes and is super-approachable. This book for kiddos explores good basic info about growing tomatoes and is super-approachable. Show less

This book for kiddos explores good basic info about growing tomatoes and is super-approachable. This book for kiddos explores good basic info about growing tomatoes and is super-approachable. Show less

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I Will Never Not Ever Eat A Tomato

I Will Never Not Ever Eat A Tomato

by Child, Lauren

Book - 2000

This is a favorite children's book, and the quintessential caregiver's experience with getting kids to try new things. This is a favorite children's book, and the quintessential caregiver's experience with getting kids to try new things. Show less

This is a favorite children's book, and the quintessential caregiver's experience with getting kids to try new things. This is a favorite children's book, and the quintessential caregiver's experience with getting kids to try new things. Show less

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Tomatoes for Neela

Tomatoes for Neela

by Lakshmi, Padma

Book - 2021

From beloved Padma, a children's book about growing and preparing tomatoes from a family. From beloved Padma, a children's book about growing and preparing tomatoes from a family. Show less

From beloved Padma, a children's book about growing and preparing tomatoes from a family. From beloved Padma, a children's book about growing and preparing tomatoes from a family. Show less

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Runaway Tomato

Runaway Tomato

by Reeder, Kim Cooley

Book - 2014

Tomatoes aren't just about cooking and growing. This children's book is a town's full adventure of dealing with a giant tomato on the loose. Enjoy this action-packed story! Tomatoes aren't just about cooking and growing. This children's book is a town's full adventure of dealing with a giant tomato on the loose. Enjoy this action-packed story! Show less

Tomatoes aren't just about cooking and growing. This children's book is a town's full adventure of dealing with a giant tomato on the loose. Enjoy this action-packed story! Tomatoes aren't just about cooking and growing. This children's book is a town's full adventure of dealing with a giant tomato on the loose. Enjoy this action-packed story! Show less

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