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For tomato lovers everywhere, here’s a unique opportunity to sample about 35 different varieties of love apples (aka, tomatoes) in one place for free at the Tuesday Berkeley Farmers’ Market (Derby St. at MLK, Jr. Way) on August 11 from 14:00 – 19:00.

Among the varieties that will be offered are: Great White, Black Prince, Marvel Stripe, Cherokee Purple, Brandywine, Sun Gold, Sweet One Hundred, Green Zebra, Yellow Pear, Sweet Gold, Early Girl, Lemon Boy, Black Plum, Celebrity, Ace, Golden Jubilee, Red Pear, Royal Flush, Golden Pear, Roma, Evergreen, Shady Lady, Beefsteak, Sweet Millions, Sausage, Thesalonika, Supertasty, Miracle Sweet, Ivory Pear, Black Krim, Persimmon Orange, Arkansas Traveller, Delicious, Mister Stripey and more.

Now, can someone please tell me where I can find the kind of acidy New Jersey beefsteak tomatoes I used to enjoy in my childhood?

A program of the Ecology Center since 1987, the Berkeley Farmers’ Markets offer a wide range of mostly organic produce and healthy, locally-produced foods. Together with educational events, cooking demonstrations and live music, these award-winning markets serve as a central meeting place for members of our diverse and vibrant community.

For More Information: (510) 548-3333, or visit www.ecologycenter.org.

Mark Haas General