Heirloom.

Before we head North to Firenze, let's pause here in Vermont to savor the deliciousness of the local heirloom tomatoes.

This year more than ever we've been enjoying not only their funky and flawed appearence but the hearty texture and mild flavors. I tend to take the easy availability (though not necessarily affordability!) of such things for granted here in the Upper Valley and I definitely should not.

I took this image in the bright sunlight of a beautiful August day...