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Tomato Fest 2011 at Smolak Farms!

Tomato Fest 2011 at Smolak Farms!

The First Annual Tomato Fest at Smolak Farms in North Andover, Massachusetts!

 

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WHAT:             August is just around the corner which means the arrival of the delicious, perfectly round, brilliantly red tomato. Between its refreshing taste and endless versatility in dishes such as tomato sauce, bruschetta and salsa, tomatoes are the perfect fruit for the summer season come August! Celebrate the plump and healthy snack, while learning more about the elusive tomato at the first annual “Tomato Fest” at Smolak Farms located in North Andover, MA on Saturday, August 13th, 2011 from 11:00AM to 5:00PM!

The annual Tomato Fest is a daylong event that will feature a series of activities fit for the whole family including cooking demonstrations by local chefs and restaurants, mixology demos by the area’s best bartenders, salsa lessons, arts and crafts for kids, a scavenger hunt in the tomato fields, pizza decorating and more!

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Smolak Farms will be offering a crash course in all things tomato, with “Tomato 101” which will discuss different varieties of tomatoes, their nutritional benefits, when they reach their peak flavor and even how to pick them. The session will even touch upon the benefits of consuming locally grown food and the advantages to the environment and the community. The Smolak Farms tomatoes will be available for purchase to test out your newfound tomato expertise!

Local chefs and mixologists will be on hand to demonstrate various ways to incorporate tomatoes in cooking including tomato cocktails, homemade tomato sauce, gazpacho, guacamole, bruschetta and salsa. Participating restaurants and retailers include: 15 Walnut, Olé Mexican Grill, 75 Chestnut, Wine ConneXtion and Whole Foods Andover.

Guests will also have an opportunity to learn how to pick, cook, jar and store their own canned tomatoes to take home. Learn a different kind of salsa with salsa lessons following a salsa performance provided by Salsa Matei Dance School located in Cambridge, MA.

Don’t miss this exciting event and gain appreciation for the world’s most popular fruit! In addition to Smolak Farm’s own amenities like hayrides, a petting zoo, a playground and a bakery, “Tomato Fest” offers activities for kids of all ages!

WHERE:           Smolak Farms, 315 South Bradford Street, North Andover, MA 01845

WHEN:             Saturday, August 13th, 2011, 11:00AM – 5:00PM.

INFO:              Free Admission to the public!

 

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