I think I have a new favorite tomato

[JScott]

I've always thought Cherokee Purple was the best it got as far as tomatoes goes. For years, I have claimed that as my favorite. However this year, just on a whim, I planted a couple Brandywine tomatoes. They have been slow to produce, and they are not very productive, but I finally had one that ripened. It was a weird, splotchy pink color and I thought, "Is that supposed to look like that?" but I cut into it and it was a deep red all the way through. The flavor was amazing. I ate the entire thing with just a little salt. I should have taken a picture of it, but it was in my belly before I thought of it.

So anyway, the point is, if you've never grown Brandywine, you might give it a shot. I think it might be my favorite now. Move over, Cherokee Purple. Next year, my tomato garden may consist entirely of Cherokee Purple (I still love them) and Brandywine.