2009_2_18-crazy-tomatoes.jpgI picked up these crazy heirloom Pineapple tomatoes this Sunday at the farmers' market. The woman who sold them to me thought I was nuts for picking them.

Question is, what to do with three small crazy tomatoes? They're probably the last I'll have for a while... I'll get a few nibbles, and then, back to New York where it will be months, literally, before I lay hands on a fresh, local love apple again.

In the meantime, for the majority of you without access to fresh, ripe, local tomatoes in February, here are a few posts to get you dreaming:

• Heirloom, Heritage... What Does it Mean? takes a look at all the terms like "Heirloom" applied to food so often these days.

• Heirloom Tomatoes with Oranges and Basil is a simple little recipe from Kathryn. I might just make this tonight.

• Food Porn: Photographs of Heirloom Tomatoes will whet your appetite.

• Kitchen Gardening 101: Planning Your Windowbox will offer some things you can do now to get your kitchen garden started.

Do you have some good photos of veg gone wild? Send them in!