Tuesday's Tips & Tricks: Tomatoes

In 1893 the United States Supreme Court, officially declared the tomato a vegetable.  Botanically, it is a fruit.

Tomato Tips:

1.  Tomatoes can be frozen whole.  The skins will slip off when thawed.  You will not be able to use them for a salad, but they are perfect for cooking.

2.  Tomatoes will keep longer if stored stem down.

3. Tomatoes should be stored at room temperature.  They will loose flavor and the texture will change when refrigerated.

4.  Do not use an aluminum pan when cooking tomatoes.  Aluminum pans make the tomatoes bitter and change their color.

5. Cut the acid in cooked tomato sauce by adding a little sugar or grated carrot.

6.  Plum tomatoes are best to use for making sauces.

7.  Cherry and grape tomatoes are best eaten raw.

8.  Several herbs pair wonderfully with tomatoes; such as, basil, oregano, marjoram, dill weed, thyme, garlic, bay leaf, celery seed, tarragon, chives, and parsley.

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Grilled Salsa recipe.

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