About Creole Tomato

Nothing signals the arrival of summer in New Orleans, like the first Creole tomatoes coming to market. And although many try to imitate it no tomato elicits as much excitement among local gourmets and chefs as does the Creole Tomato grown in the rich fertile soil along the Mississippi River South of New Orlean

The large red, juicy, tangy and sometimes misshapen fruit is the object of lust and devotion. What is a true Creole tomato you ask? That’s where the confusion begins, the term “Creole” itself is open to many interpretations wherever it appears and in the context it is used.
There is a specific variety of tomato called Creole that was developed at Louisiana State University, which are planted and sold under that name. But a, “true” genuine Creole tomato is only one that was grows in the rich alluvial soil of the Plaquemine and St Bernard parishes below New Orleans.

 These delicacies are vine-ripened and only sold locally, they never travel far from the field where they are grown and have a distinguishable taste. Living in South Louisiana has its hazards like hurricanes and floods but the rewards of living here far outweigh the risks. The Creole Tomato is one reward as is our rich culture and bountiful seafood.

Mmmmmm, Time to go make a Creole Tomato sandwich on toast with mayo……….

Laissez les bons temps rouler!