There's a certain struggle that accompanies using only part of a tomato. What happens to the rest of it? Well, whatever you do, don't toss it. With proper storage, sliced tomatoes can be enjoyed on a ...

Southerners love to grow their own tomatoes, as tomato plants are especially suited to home gardens. Fresh tomatoes seem an iconic part of summer food. Sometimes, the grocery store versions don’t ...

It depends on the degree of ripeness. My husband loves tomatoes. We tried growing them at home, but the squirrels and birds were the only ones who were able to enjoy the buffet. They always managed to ...

Tomatoes are one of my favorite ingredients, both to eat fresh and to cook with. This amazingly versatile fruit varies in color as well as flavor profile, all while contributing to your five-a-day.

If you've ever wondered how to store tomatoes, you might have considered this question already: Does refrigerating a tomato prolong its shelf life or cause it to turn mealy and bland? The answer is ...

One of the simple joys of summer is access to great-tasting tomatoes. Whether grown and picked at “color break” from a home garden or bought fully ripened at a local farmers market or grocery store, ...

Tomato season is one of the happiest times of the year for home cooks. It doesn’t take much to make a fresh tomato taste great, whether you’re growing them in your own backyard or loading up your tote ...