U3A Port Fairy Tomato Festival 2021-2022

Growing and Propagating Tomatoes

The winners of the GROWING SECTION of the inaugural U3A TOMATO FESTIVAL are:

Thanks to David Wilson our expert Judge

1st Diana Webster

2nd Greg Walker

3rd Carole Howlett

Carole Howlett’s tomato growing tips

Diana Webster’s tomato growing tips

Maggie Curries tips

Growing tomatoes by Rhonda Allardice

Harvesting your tomatoes by Sue Knudsen

John Hastings paper towel germination method

U3A tomato growing tips by Greg Walker

Tomato Recipes

The winners of the RECIPE SECTION of the inaugural U3A TOMATO FESTIVAL are:

Thanks to Sue Knudsen for judging these recipes

1st Jo Levey for her Potato Pancakes with Tomato Sauce.
Judge’s comment – “A quick homemade tomato sauce, what more could you want when the
tomatoes are coming in thick and fast. Teamed with the Gippsland spuds. This recipe creates the image of beautiful rolling hills and rich brown soils”.

2nd Anne Brydon for her Oven Dried Tomatoes.
Judge’s comment – “Simple, easy and no fuss. Able to be added to a variety of recipes with a good shelf life”

3rd Imelda Dowdle for her Tomato and Onion Pie.
Judge’s comment – “ Versatile, quick and easy with a great family history”

Blistered cherry tomatoes with labneh Denise Leem

Easy Tomato Side Dish Valerie McIlwain

Imelda Dowdle’s tomato and onion pie

Maggie Currie’s Sicilian spaghetti

Michele’s Tomato, Onion and Basil tart

Oven Dried Tomatoes Anne Brydon

Oven Roasted Tomato and Goats Curd Tart Denise Leem

Potato pancakes with homemade tomato sauce

Tomato and Capsicum Bake Heather Templeton

Tomato Bruschetta in Spoons Denise Leem

Mini caprese bites Maureen Joyce