The Rewards of Summer's Heat

From California's High Sierras to the Cool Pacific Coast --Do Not Forget What's In-Between -- Our Hot Central Valley that Feeds America With Glorious Tomatoes

Timeout from world problems! TomsViewPoint takes a respite to spread some simple joys and nature's abundant blessings - ripe red tomatoes.

Nothing like California Heat to Ripen Huge Garden Tomatoes

Every year we plant a few tomato plants in our garden to supply us and the neighbors with luscious vine-ripened fruit for everyone's enjoyment.

Cathy grew up on a California farm and knows all about picking tomatoes in the heat

A week ago Rocklin CA broke a heat record -- seven consecutive days above 105 degrees. Even the water in our pool was too hot to swim in at 92 degrees. 

But here's proof that tomatoes love heat.

The best part of all - slicing a big one!