Author: Gerardo Gonzalez

(1) No need to peel the tomatoes. Most of the flavor and nutrition is found in the skins. Use them whole and then pass through a fine-mesh strainer. How long do Early Girl tomatoes take to ripen? around 50 daysRaising tomato plants may seem intimidating, but the Early Girl tomato is very easy to care […]

Peeled tomatoes are a very widely used preservation method in the Italian tradition, including in home cooking. They are prepared in high summer when the tomatoes are fully ripe, allowing them to be enjoyed year round. Why do you peel and seed a tomato? If you’re making a fresh tomato sauce or stewed tomatoes, the […]

Tomatoes with yellow fruit are higher in niacin, folate, sodium and phosphorus than their red counterparts. Like other colors of tomatoes, yellow varieties also provide adequate amounts of vitamin C and potassium. What do yellow tomatoes taste like? Yellow/Orange Tomatoes Flavor Varies from sweet (almost candy-like) to fruity. What color tomato is the healthiest? Red […]

Points to remember Score a cross in the skin of the base of a tomato. Boil a kettle and pour the hot water over the tomato. Leave for a few secs until the skin near the cross starts to curl. Place in cold water, then peel off the skin. To deseed, cut through the centre […]

The gel that surrounds the tomato seed contains chemicals that prevent seed germination. This may seem counterintuitive, but many seeds come equipped with mechanisms that stall germination until the time is right. How do you remove the gel from tomato seeds? Fermenting is the preferred method for saving tomato seeds. The fermenting process removes substances […]

Plant hairs, called trichomes, serve several purposes. They reduce transpiration, protect delicate tissue from sun or frost, capture moisture, and interfere with pest movement or feeding. Why do tomato seeds have hair? Yes, tomato seeds have hair. But the hairs aren’t like the kind on animal bodies — these hairs actually give off “an insect-repelling, […]

It’s also sold in tubes, which is very handy! Tomato sauce is a canned sauce made of cooked and strained tomatoes: it’s unseasoned and has a thinner consistency than tomato puree. Can I substitute tomato sauce for strained tomatoes? Yes you can. Tomato puree and strained tomatoes are very similar in terms of appearance and […]

Cordon tomatoes – removing side-shoots These side-shoots should be pinched out to keep plants growing vertically on just one stem. If they’re not removed, the side-shoots grow rapidly, forming a mass of long, scrambling, leafy stems that are difficult to support, produce few fruits and take up a lot of space. Do I pinch out […]

A really fast method to peel a tomato without using boiling water. Put it in the microwave for a few seconds (30 should be enough) and then quickly peel it. Don’t leave it in the microwave too long since it could split or explode. To simplify it all, you can even soak in cold water […]

Place a pot of plain water on the stove and bring it to a boil. Carefully lower the tomato into the boiling water. You can add several at a time. Remove them after 30 seconds, or when the skin begins to peel back, and place them into the bowl of ice water. How long do […]

High yields of smooth skinned, large fruit earn Better Boy a spot as one of the most popular tomatoes grown in the US and as one of our all time best sellers. The fruit has excellent classic tomato flavor with just the right balance of acid and sugar. This is a great slicing tomato. What […]

Method Remove the core from the top of the tomato. Make a cross in the bottom of the tomato and plunge into boiling water for 15 seconds. Remove the tomato from the water and peel. The skin should come away easily. How long do you boil tomatoes for blanching? How to Blanch and Peel Tomatoes […]

Better Boy – (hybrid, 69-80 days to maturity) A long-time favorite for canning, this indeterminate tomato has lots of meat, though it’s a juicy slicer. Fruits are 8 oz. (227 g.) or bigger. What variety of tomato is best for canning? Best Roma Tomato Varieties for Canning All around, Roma-style tomatoes will produce the highest […]

California. California Consequently, it is the highest producer of tomatoes in the US and among the highest tomato producers in the world. Where are the best tomatoes grown in the USA? Fresh tomatoes are produced nationwide in the United States, with California and Florida as the leading producers. In California, fresh tomatoes are produced year-round […]

Round Main Crop Tomatoes Some round varieties suitable for juicing include Better Boy, Rutgers, Celebrity and Mountain Pride. Which tomatoes are best for juice? The best tomatoes for juicers are the ones that are both meaty and juicy, with a balanced rich flavor. Some of the best varieties for juicing are plum tomatoes, beefsteak tomatoes, […]

From the bottom bun, up – Lettuce, Tomato, Burger, Cheese. A lot of places start with the lettuce on the bottom, followed by the tomato. However, there are many variations. Does lettuce go above or below burger? Putting lettuce in a burger isn’t for “veggie smuggling”, it’s adds texture and freshness. Plus, placing lettuce under […]

Tomatoes Red tomatoes offer that sleep-inducing super hormone melatonin. Gorin suggests doubling up the melatonin by drizzling cherry or grape tomatoes with olive oil, which also provides melatonin. What is the best time to eat tomatoes? When To Eat: The Best Time To Eat Different Foods Rice. Best Time To Eat- Daytime. Bananas. Best Time […]

Having always assumed Big Mac Sauce is just pumped-up thousand island dressing, I was baffled to learn there wasn’t a tomato to be seen on the entire ingredient list. Oil, vinegar and egg yolks, the core ingredients for mayonnaise, take up positions one, three and four. Relish and its components occupy the two slot. Which […]

McDonald’s Quarter Pounder® with Cheese Deluxe is a fresh take on a Quarter Pounder® classic burger. Crisp shredded lettuce and three Roma tomato slices top a ¼ lb. * of 100% McDonald’s fresh beef that’s hot, deliciously juicy and cooked when you order. Does McDonald’s have tomatoes? Here’s Why. How come McDonald’s doesn’t have tomatoes? […]

As a professional knife sharpening service, we always recommend that knives are well cared for, washed correctly and sharpened every 8 weeks. Lemon and Tomato juice are the two biggest factors that cause chef knives to become blunt. The acid from each actually corrode and blunt the knife blade. What kind of knife do you […]