Back to business

Yup, those are purple tomatoes... photo courtesy of BBC News online

Alright, the slacking on my part has got to stop!  I promise we've all been cooking up a storm, but I am ashamed it hasn't been shared.  Thanks to those of you who keep looking at the blog!  To get back in gear, here are a couple of news stories.

Five ways California vintners are weathering climate change - San Francisco Chronicle

A good introduction to how winemaking is going to need to adapt in the next century.  Friend and local winemaker, John Chiarito, who makes some great wines out of Sicilian varieties like Nero d'Avola, is interviewed.  

Purple tomato 'may boost health' - BBC News online

We all knew that purple was better.  Purple potatoes are far superior in taste to their white counterparts; carrots were originally purple; purple sprouting broccoli packs a flavorful and healthy punch; and who can resist blackberries?  Now they've made some snazzy purple tomatoes.  I SO want some seeds so I can make spaghetti with purple sauce!