From the Perfect Tomato to the Perfect Pasta Sauce

Today Chef PePicking Anchoviester Rudolph, from Madera, taught the children of Juana Briones Elementary how to make home-made tomato sauce from Early Girl tomatoes (the last of the season), garlic, and anchovies. And can you believe it, many adventurous children tasted the anchovies on their own!Tomatoes

Chef Peter showed the kids how to choose the perfect tomato — what to look for when selecting tomatoes, and how to tell if they are ripe. These kids will be experts at the farmer’s market so make sure to take them with you next time you go.

At the end of the workshop, Chef Peter poured the sauce over some perfectly cooked, al dente gluten-free pasta. Everyone enjoyed a serving of the pasta, and then the kids lined up for seconds and thirds!