Embark on a culinary journey with Denise's Kitchen at BigDaddy's Farm as we bring you a delightful recipe inspired by the talented folks at Modern Farmer. Our Lucky Tiger Tomato Salad, with a few creative modifications using farm-fresh ingredients, promises to tantalize your taste buds and celebrate the essence of local produce.

Ingredients:
20 to 24 Lucky Tiger tomatoes, sliced and sprinkled with salt
3 T chopped peanuts (use salted or unsalted, but not raw or dry roasted)
1 shallot, sliced into thin rings
1 clove garlic, chopped
4 T Pecan Oil
2 T yuzu rice vinegar
1 T sesame oil
Juice of one lime
Salt to taste

1 Serrano pepper (optional)

Instructions:
1. Toast the peanuts: In a dry sauté pan, toast the peanuts gently until fragrant. Watch carefully, so they do not burn. Remove from pan and set aside.

2. Fry the garlic and shallots: In the same pan, add the vegetable oil and turn the heat to medium. Fry the shallots until they color, then add the garlic and cook for a few more minutes until the shallots are brown and the garlic is golden. Take the pan off the stove, allow to cool strain out the shallots and garlic. Reserve the oil.

3. Prepare and dress the salad: Whisk 2 tablespoons of reserved cooking oil with the pineapple vinegar. Pour over tomatoes. Add the reserved garlic and shallots. Drizzle lime juice and sesame oil. Top with toasted peanuts. Add salt to taste.

Option: Add a chopped serrano peppers, for a spicy kick. Inspired by our H2A Mexican workers.

Serve at room temperature with steamed rice, if you like.

Indulge in the flavorful wonders of farm-fresh cuisine with Denise's Kitchen at BigDaddy's Farm. Taste the difference that local ingredients and homemade recipes can make. Try our Lucky Tiger Tomato Salad today and elevate your culinary experience!

Have you ever pondered the story behind our farms' distinctive name?

Let's delve into the rich heritage that shapes BigDaddy's Organic Farm.

In 1926, Rex Clonts' grandfather, affectionately known as "BigDaddy", planted the first seeds of what would blossom into Clonts Farm, Inc. Cultivating a diverse array of crops like celery, endive, escarole, cabbage, and sweet corn, the farm flourished, nurturing both the land and the community.

Fast forward to today, and Rex Clonts continues his family's farming legacy while integrating modern, organic practices. Transitioning from Clonts Farm to BigDaddy's, Rex and his wife Denise paid homage to his grandfather's legacy. The decision to omit the space between Big and Daddy's in the farm name was deliberate, symbolizing the seamless connection between past and present, tradition and innovation.

Rex Clonts, the first great-grandchild of BigDaddy, remembers his grandfather fondly. To him, BigDaddy wasn't just a name—it was a title, spoken with reverence and affection. In Rex's eyes, BigDaddy was always one word, a symbol of the deep connection between generations. So when Rex and Denise, his wife, embarked on the journey of naming the farm, there was no question—it had to be BigDaddy's, all one word, just like he had always known it. This simple yet powerful tribute captures the essence of the farm's legacy and honors the memory of a beloved patriarch.

By infusing the farm with a fresh vision and a commitment to organic farming, Rex honors his family's agricultural roots while forging a path toward a sustainable future. BigDaddy's Farm is more than just a name; it's a testament to the enduring spirit of farming and a tribute to the generations who came before.

Join us as we celebrate the legacy of BigDaddy and the journey that led us to where we are today.

From our family to yours, thank you for being a part of our story and for supporting our mission to cultivate wholesome, organic produce for generations to come.

After a quarter century celery is growing again in Oviedo, FL! The iconic vegetable that sustained this little town through two World Wars, the Roaring 20’s, and the Great Depression….(correction, allowed Oviedo to THRIVE) when parts of the county sometimes suffered. Today you may identify with University of Central Florida (UCF) and Disney; but, Oviedo will forever owe it’s unique community-feel to that old marsh-land plant which has been cultivated as a vegetable since antiquity.