Hi there,

Now that the days are getting longer and the weather is warming up, my taste buds tingle with excitement to explore the fantastic farmer’s markets around me. One such market that I cannot wait to visit again is the Haddonfield Farmer’s Market. I still vividly remember my visit from last year – the sights, sounds, and smells were breathtaking! The stalls were overflowing with a vibrant array of fresh produce – from creamy white mushrooms to jewel-toned tomatoes, emerald lettuce to asparagus, and light orange peaches – everything looked so delicious and inviting.

Even though I was going out of town and needed to empty my fridge, I couldn’t resist the temptation and ended up buying everything in sight. And just as I was about to leave, I stumbled upon a young, attractive couple selling a product that caught my eye – Tomato Lonsa. I was curious and approached the stand. They offered me a taste and told me it was their grandmother’s business and recipe. I was pulled in hook, line, and sinker. The Lonsa was absolutely delicious and had a taste I had never experienced before.

As I drove home from the Haddonfield Farmer’s Market, my car was filled with the intoxicating aroma of fresh produce. But as I unpacked my haul, I couldn’t help but feel a twinge of buyer’s remorse. What was I thinking? I had gone a little overboard and now had to use everything up before it went bad. But then, inspiration struck.

With hunger pangs gnawing at my stomach, I decided to whip up a pasta salad using all the vegetables I had bought and the mysterious Tomato Lonsa I had picked up from the young couple’s stall. As I tasted the Lonsa sauce, a slow smile spread across my face – it was like nothing I had ever tasted before. The sauce had the perfect balance of heat and the rich, tangy taste of tomatoes, with just a hint of curry that added a warm, comforting note to the dish.

As I tossed the pasta, crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, crunchy radishes, and earthy mushrooms with the Lonsa sauce, I knew I was onto something special. And when I took the first bite, it was like fireworks went off in my mouth. The flavors exploded in a burst of deliciousness that made me close my eyes and savor every single bite.

Now, I’m excited to share this recipe with you so that you can experience the magic of Tomato Lonsa for yourself.

Time to put your apron on –

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb of gemelli cooked al dente and rinsed until cold
• 1 small bunch of thin asparagus
• 1 small box of cremini mushroom
• 1 small bunch of French radishes
• 1 small bunch of scallions
• 1 container (8 ounce) tomato lonsa from AAJIS FOOD. They can be found on Instagram
• arugula salad
• sliced field grown tomatoes

Preparation

• Cut all the vegetables into bit sized pieces
• add the vegetables to the gemelli
• toss with the entire carton of Lonsa
• plate with arugula and sliced tomato
• Makes 4 servings

I cannot wait to buy more of the Lonsa. There are several different varieties. And my hat’s off to this grandmother, who is such a good cook and has a wonderfully supportive family.