TOMATOES
Low fat, low calorie, saturated fat free, sodium free, cholesterol free, high in the antioxidant vitamin C, good source of the antioxidant vitamin A.
Check for ripeness
Baby Roma
Select clean and firm Baby Roma tomatoes with shiny, blemish-free skin; store at room temperature up to 3 days.
Roma Red
Select clean and firm Roma tomatoes with shiny, blemish-free skin; store at room temperature up to 3 days.
Roma Yellow
Select clean and firm Roma tomatoes with shiny, blemish-free skin; store at room temperature up to 3 days.
Teardrop Red
Select plump, firm, unblemished Teardrop tomatoes; store in a cool, dry place up to 1 week.
Teardrop Yellow
Select plump, firm, unblemished Teardrop tomatoes; store in a cool, dry place up to 1 week.
Yellow Grape
Select plump, firm, unblemished Grape tomatoes; store in a cool, dry place up to 1 week
More exotic produce ideas:
Feijoas
Golden solo sunrise papaya
Kumquats
Lychee
Tamarillo
Mangos
Eggplant
Sugar snap peas
Asparagus
Bell peppers
Brussel sprouts
Cantaloupe
More from Phil Lempert:
Baby Roma
Select clean and firm Baby Roma tomatoes with shiny, blemish-free skin; store at room temperature up to 3 days.
Roma Red
Select clean and firm Roma tomatoes with shiny, blemish-free skin; store at room temperature up to 3 days.
Roma Yellow
Select clean and firm Roma tomatoes with shiny, blemish-free skin; store at room temperature up to 3 days.
Teardrop Red
Select plump, firm, unblemished Teardrop tomatoes; store in a cool, dry place up to 1 week.
Teardrop Yellow
Select plump, firm, unblemished Teardrop tomatoes; store in a cool, dry place up to 1 week.
Yellow Grape
Select plump, firm, unblemished Grape tomatoes; store in a cool, dry place up to 1 week
More exotic produce ideas:
Feijoas
Golden solo sunrise papaya
Kumquats
Lychee
Tamarillo
Mangos
Eggplant
Sugar snap peas
Asparagus
Bell peppers
Brussel sprouts
Cantaloupe
More from Phil Lempert:
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