After work this evening I headed to the local Farmer's Market in
Mattapoisett, Ma. I love fresh sweet corn and it is getting to the end
of the season in New England so it was a must to grab a few ears. While
I was there I came across a carton of Husk Tomatoes! I love these
little fruits. These come out in late summer and are also known as
Ground Cherries, Dwarf Cape Gooseberries or Strawberry Tomatoes. As you
see below they have a papery looking husk that reminds me of a paper
Chinese lantern!
The main purpose of the husk is to be able to tell them apart from a
poisonous form that do not have a husk. Once peeled from their husk you
will find a small fruit inside about the size of a grape. The flavor
is one you will have to taste for yourself but I would have to say it is
a cross between a cherry tomato and some type of sweet fruit, I can say
one thing, Delish!
I have bought these a few times now and never seem to actually cook with
them nor add them to a salad. They are just so good on their own we
always end up eating them before I can even think of what to do with
them!
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