I couldn’t wait until next summer to get a word in about tomatoes. Very very soon, the best tomatoes we will be able to get our hands on will be plum tomatoes in a can, which is fine. When out of season, canned or boxed tomatoes are great for sauces and soups. But there are still some of the real deal (as in fresh ) out there. Should you have some in your kitchen, I wanted to tip you off to the hazard of storing them in your refrigerator. Don't! Refrigerating tomatoes robs them of their flavor. There, now you know (what a relief!).
This picture is of some Heirloom Tomatoes that I splurged on for a friend’s birthday dinner. Just as when buying any tomato, look for firm (not rock hard) fruit without soft spots or blemishes. Bright color too. Heirloom Tomatoes are old fashioned varieties that are not as hardy as tomatoes intended for long distant transport and large supermarkets. These came from the Farmer’s Market at Union Square.
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