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Photo courtesy of Terra Amico Farms
VERSATILITY Terra Amico Farms grows dozens of tomato varieties, which are used in everything from marinaras to hot sauces and Bloody Marys.
SOUTH VALLEY’S TOMATO EPICENTER: TERRA AMICO FARMS Joe and Lisa Raineri own five acres in San Martin, the majority of which is filled with tomatoes. If you’ve eaten anywhere in Southern Santa Clara County, chances are you’ve had one of these fruits in its many forms. Terra Amico Farms operates a farmstand, supplies some local restaurants, and its tomatoes are used for jelly and other canned products.
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The property is filled with 2,000 heirloom tomato plants, totaling 60 varieties, as well as countless zucchini, artichoke, basil, pepper and other plants that make up the edible landscaping.
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Their crops are also featured during a regular series of farmto-table dinners and cooking demos. For information, visit terraamicofarms.com.
BEST MEAL TO FEED MULTIPLE PEOPLE
Ameca Burrito at Tacos Ameca The Ameca Burrito is the mecca for burrito fans in Gilroy. The massive, corn tortilla-wrapped burrito that resembles
a tree trunk is filled with rice, beans, cilantro, onions, sour cream, cheese and the customer's choice of meat. For $18, the burrito can easily be cut into three or more pieces to fill a family. Or one very hungry person. Tacos Ameca has two locations in Gilroy (7001 Monterey St. and 9305 Monterey Road) and one in Morgan Hill (15700 Monterey Road #160).
