Peak season: heirloom tomatoes

Each with its own unique history, heirloom tomatoes offer unbelievable flavor that can electrify a salad, sandwich or other dish with outstanding taste.

• You’ll find six different varieties at PCC, including Purple Cherokee and Green Zebra. Check out our primer »
• Our heirloom tomatoes are locally grown by Inaba Produce Farms in Wapato, Wash., and Pride of the Umpqua in Roseburg, Ore.
• Greenlake PCC and Redmond PCC sold the most pounds of heirloom tomatoes last year.
• Learn how to tell when heirlooms are ripe, the best way to freeze them and more in our Quick Cooks video.

Recipes to try

• Heirloom Tomato and Basil Panzanella
• Heirloom Tomato Bisque
• Roasted Tomatoes, Peppers and Eggplant over Soft Polenta