Tag Archives: San Marzano

Taste Test: La San Marzano Marinara Sauce

Posted on August 30, 2018 by Burnt My Fingers

Exhibitors who serve pasta are always a top attraction at the Fancy Food Show. After all the snacking, it’s good to get some real food in your gut. But these booths are not so great for actual product sampling because … Continue reading →

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Taste test: La San Marzano canned tomatoes

Posted on August 23, 2018 by Burnt My Fingers

After the Summer Fancy Food Show, the folks at La Regina di San Marzano sent me some product for testing. First up was this 28-oz can of Diced Tomatoes, which excited me because I hoped to replicate the yearly taste-off … Continue reading →

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U-Pick Tomato Day at Mariquita Farm

Posted on September 29, 2009 by Burnt My Fingers

Yesterday I drove from San Francisco to Hollister for the last Tomato U-Pick of the season at Mariquita Farm. It’s run by a couple who decided they’d rather sell direct from the fields than pay rent at the Ferry Plaza … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Classic Red Tomato Sauce a la Marcella Hazan

Posted on September 27, 2009 by Burnt My Fingers

This is the classic red tomato sauce as you make it when tomatoes are at their peak. Wonderful for pasta or pizza. Ingredients: 10 pounds San Marzano tomatoes 1 ½ cup each finely chopped onion, celery and carrot Extra Virgin … Continue reading →

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