Last week, in response to a question, I shared a few of the posts we have in our archives with a small group of online friends. One of them said I should post the same information on BostonZest. Good idea! Here it is.<\/p>\n
My First tip is to buy what you will use quickly and shop for them often while they are in season. Once you have them home, here’s the:<\/p>\n
Best Way to Store Tomatoes via The Kitchn<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n They agree with me that tomotoes should not be refrigerated.<\/p>\n Sandwiches & More – <\/strong>Bread and tomatoes are perfect companions. You can make a real locavore BLT sandwich with a visit to the farmers\u2019 market. Gather francese bread from Iggy\u2019s, bacon from Stillman\u2019s, tomatoes and lettuce from Silverbrook, and you have the makings of a great sandwich.<\/p>\n If you only have scraps and leftovers around the kitchen, get creative. Here’s what I did one evening.<\/p>\n Bacon, Parsley & Tomato Bites<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Over at The Kitchn, they posted this piece to help you cut those tomatoes to perfection.<\/p>\n Three Essential Tips for cutting Tomatoes-Tips from The Kitchn<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Once you master cutting, you can move on to our posts:<\/p>\n Can you chop a tomato?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Simple Tomato Cucumber Salad<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Farmers’ Market Pasta from Our Archives<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n And, if this is not enough:<\/strong><\/p>\n More tomato mania from The Kitchn\u2026<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n And even more, a round up of their tomato week.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Finally, while we’re on the topic of fresh & local: <\/p>\n Here are more of our Local Food\/Farmers’ Market posts.<\/a><\/p>\n What’s on your Food Lover’s shopping list? Shop Amazon for all your kitchen & dining needs<\/a> and support this site!<\/em><\/span><\/p>\nEven If You Don’t Cook<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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