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It celebration of their Mr year partnership with the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CCFF), Kins- men and Kinetic Clubs across the country will par- m . wamnwo ell-omen . Wednesday, May 2, 2007 Kin clubs hold barbecue and car wash in support of cystic fibrosis Camo-ttromp-ttre" Some heirlooms I used last year were green with The last are mysteryheir- purple stripes and orange looms, which are the result with red running through of natural cross-pollination them. These definitions came from my new gardening friend Gary Ibsen of Tomatofesl Gardens in Carmel California Taking 'lttgtt at "PSI bite' to a new level The last are mystery heir- looms, which are the result of natural cross-pollination Mother heirloom varieties. How do you know if a tomato is an heirloom tomato? Their appearance usually gives them away. _ Their shape is often mis- shapen and their colour is also surprising, coming in colours like pink, green, black and even striped. 1396 King St. N, ST. JACOBS I 519-664-2575 1398 King St. N., ST. JACOBS ticipate in the fifth-annual Kin-CF Day or} Saturday. Club members are invit- ing local residents to join them at the Kinsmen Train- ing Centre at 108 Sydney St. When I purchased them I didn't really know anything other than the fact they were pricey. They were well worth the money; they cre- ated an added depth to the garnish on my plate that I wouldn't have gotten with regular tomatoes. So with my certified organic heirloom tomato seedlings I am taking my love at first bite to a new level. s., in Kitchener, from 10 am. to 2 pm. for their barbecue and car wash. All proceeds will support cystic fibrosis research and treatment programs. Wash and chop tomatoes into wedges Place them 4 heirloom tomatoes (about 3 cups) 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil l I 4 cup red wine vinegar sea salt freshly ground black pepper 10 fresh basil leaves, washed and tom into pieces or I teaspoon dried basil 1/4 cup red onion. diced 2 tablespoon freshly grated Parmesan Reggiano cheese Heirloom tomato and basil salad 4 servings "Kin Canada is our longest-standing partner," said Cathleen Morrison, chief executive officer at the CCFF. into a bowl or on a large plate. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add the onion and basil. Place the red wine vinegar in a small bowl. Slowly pour in the olive oil. whisking to combine. Carefully pour the vinai- grene over the tomatoes. Top the salad with Parme- san and let it sit for at least 15 minutes before serving. Jodi Rice is a personal chef and owner of Dinner Solutions Personal Chef Ser- vice operating in the Kitch- ener-Waterloo area. She can be reached at519-497-1847 or atjodyjodi@yahooxom. "Forty years of strong 2 year 40,000 km comprehensive limited warranty 2 year unlimited mileag Roadside Assistance Low Finance Rates by Volkswagen Finance O.A.C. " this their Mnmbmn) Volkswagen Waterloo 550 Weber St, North, Waterloo ts, 9) I.C-7470 infoovwvrutedoo.tom support is really wonderful. Cystic fibrosis, which has And this support has helped no cure. attacks the lungs to ensure almost three addi- and digestive system. tional decades of life for It is one ofthe most com- each young Canadian with man fatal. genetic diseases LT." affecting young Canadians. Here's why: