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3.5 ⭐This is a wonderful book. It‘s meant more for about second grade than for reading nightly at bed. It is a little long, but it needs to be long for the purpose of the story. I really like how in the very end, not only does the author give her recipes for sauce and for chutney there‘s also information about tomatoes, information about farmworkers and a note from the author themselves. I can picture Padma in my head while I‘m waiting this.

Such gorgeous illustrations!
The recipe makes me want to bite into a juicy heirloom tomato. This book has tomato fun facts, note on the importance of honouring the food we eat and the people who help bring it to us, the farmworkers. I‘m going to buy a copy for myself. 😊🍅

In this heartwarming tale about tradition and family, Neela and her mom prepare the family‘s tomato recipes. There is much discussion about tomatoes with recipes at the end. The hand drawn illustrations really add to the story. Letter T for #PictureBook #BBRC

I picked up a signed book of this gorgeously illustrated picture book on Black Friday at B&N (being a total Padma fan girl!) The story is beautiful, touching on themes of family and tradition, shared stories, seasonal and local food and the respect for the farmers hard work. A wonderful message, and a perfect accompaniment to Padma‘s fantastic Hulu series, ‘Taste the Nation‘. What I found most touching was….. ⬇️

I follow the author on Instagram and this book highlights some of the things she loves: cooking with her daughter, recipes she learned from her mother, and tomato season. The story is simple yet lovely as are the illustrations. I can‘t wait to try the recipes!

This book has a super sweet story, some tasty looking recipes, and some of the best art Juana Martinez-Neal has ever done (which I say as someone who has always enjoyed her work). Definitely recommended, and one of my favourites of the year.