– Merriam-Websterīaker Creek doesn’t say why these tomatoes are named Vernissage, but I have a guess. Today, however, you are more likely to encounter vino than varnish at a vernissage, which is often a gala event marking the opening of an exhibition. (One famous member of the Academy, Joseph Mallord William Turner, was notorious for making major changes to his paintings on this day.) English speakers originally referred to this day of finishing touches simply as “varnishing day,” but sometime around 1912 we also began using the French term vernissage (literally, “varnishing”). Vernissage has its roots in the old practice of setting aside a day before an exhibition’s opening for artists to varnish and put finishing touches to their paintings-a tradition that reportedly dates to at least 1809, when it was instituted by England’s Royal Academy of Arts. It isn’t colored black, but is deep red with dark green stripes.Īccording to Merriam-Webster, the definition of “vernissage” is, “a private showing or preview of an art exhibition.” One tomato I saw was Baker Creek’s Black Vernissage tomato. Black Vernissage tomatoes ripen to a deep red with dark green stripes when they are ripe. Their catalogs are beautiful each year, but Baker Creek’s is absolutely stunning. I think my grandparents kept a few heirloom plants, but we really only grew a couple of varieties of sandwich tomatoes and a few cherry tomatoes from seedlings started at big box stores or nurseries.Ī couple of years ago when on a quest to grow good, organic and heirloom food, I discovered Park Seed and Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds. Whenever I had some of my family’s or relatives’ homegrown tomatoes, it was a different story.
They’re often pale and tasteless and mushy… if you buy them at the store. I’ve never considered myself a tomato fan. I may make a commission if you purchase something using one of those links, but it is at NO additional cost to you. Disclosure: Some links on my blog are affiliate links to help keep the blog up and running.
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