Slowing down in autumn and mimicking nature

It’s the same story every year – summer’s heat eases, the days shorten and despite your best efforts, a good chunk of tomatoes stubbornly refuse to ripen on the vine. Do you leave them and hope for a last-minute colour change, or do you admit defeat and find another way to use them? The good news is, unripe tomatoes aren’t just edible; they’re actually pretty versatile.