Hit the farmers market No Images? Click here It's Time for Fresh, Ripe Summer Tomatoes It's not an exaggeration to say that for much of the year, fresh tomatoes aren't even worth buying. Out of season, almost all fresh tomatoes are bland, mealy, and watery—which is why we recommend using canned tomatoes for our winter soups and stews. But come summer, it's a completely different story: You can find beautiful ripe, flavorful tomatoes at farmers markets everywhere you go. Here's what to do with them. Tips, tricks, and techniquesShould tomatoes be refrigerated? The answer isn't as straightforward as you might think. Faster and more energy-efficient than the old "score an X in the bottom and blanch them" method. |