tomatillo tree

In preparation of Rebecca's never-ending salsa bowl this summer, we've tried our hand at growing a tomatillo this year (well, one survived from seed, so one plant it is). Good thing we've got only one plant, there must be a hundred blossoms on it.

Tomatillos have a tart flavor that lends itself well to many salsas and sauces. The most common use is in salsa verde. The Aztecs have used the fruit at least as far back as 800 BC. They're quite easy to grow, drought-tolerant, and when you harvest them, just pull up the whole plant and store in a cool, dark, dry area. Pick off the fruits as needed.