Posts tagged tomatoes
The heat is on.

Tomatoes contain lycopene, a compound that gives them their red color and is said to potentially help fight certain types of cancer and boost heart health. Studies have shown that cooking tomatoes increases our bodies ability to absorb this powerful antioxidant.

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Make the cut.

Looking for an easy and genius way to save time slicing tiny tomatoes? Grab two equal sized, flat lids, plates, or cutting boards and place a single layer of tomatoes in between. Keeping your hand firmly placed on the top, run a serrated knife in between the plates, effectively slicing all of the tomatoes in half with one sweep.

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Love from my head to-ma-toes

Whole, unripe tomatoes should ideally be stored at room temperature. Ripe tomatoes should be kept away from other fruits & veggies and out of the sun to discourage the ripening process or stored in the fridge.

Cut tomatoes should be refrigerated and used within a couple of days. For the best taste, bring refrigerated tomatoes back to room temperature before eating.

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