Iced heirloom tomato lassi with fennel, orange zest, and lavender honey
Sweet sauces
With all the heirloom tomatoes I sampled at the farmer's market in Brattleboro, I bought several sweet and savory varieties. Having just tested thirschfeld's wonderful fennel and peppercorn swordfish, I was reminded how interesting fennel is. Because the day was so hot and humid I made a lassi with some crushed ice. The drink was very refreshing, both sweet and savory. The color will vary with the blend of tomatoes you choose. Two variations are featured in my photos. I recommend the Rose de Berne, Black Cherry, the Japanese Rose, Golden Peach, and Valencia. Select varieties that are juicy, flavorful, and offer interesting fruity aromas. You can sweeten your lassi to taste with a lavender or rosemary honey. This drink really brings out the fruitiness of the tomato.
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