Tomatoes are one of my favorite ingredients, both to eat fresh and to cook with. This amazingly versatile fruit varies in color as well as flavor profile, all while contributing to your five-a-day.

One of the simple joys of summer is access to great-tasting tomatoes. Whether grown and picked at “color break” from a home garden or bought fully ripened at a local farmers market or grocery store, ...

Purchase firm tomatoes that have a slight give, though they shouldn’t be too soft or feel like a water balloon about to burst. Look for undamaged varieties without any deep cracks; small bruises can ...

The Florida Tomato Committee offers tips on handling and preparing tomatoes. Treating your tomatoes with a little tender loving care will prevent them from being damaged. The most important thing to ...

Everyone has a tricky ingredient that spoils faster than they expect, and mine is tomatoes. Like citrus fruits need breathable bags and potatoes need wire baskets, tomatoes need the right equipment to ...