Monday, March 26, 2012

Hot House Tomatoes, Perfect Substitute For The Limited Heirloom Tomato

Rain, poor weather and high demand have created a limited supply of heirloom tomatoes.  What to do?  Substitute with our hot house tomatoes.  Unlike many, we offer the true hot house tomato, not a 4x5 tomato.  Our tomatoes are grown in a hot house with the crown stem still attached.  According to our Sales Director, Dwight, they're firm and smell and taste like tomatoes fresh from your grandmother's garden.

Remember, never store your tomatoes in the refrigerator.  They keep for days stored at room temperature.  Refrigerating a tomato destroys it's flavor and creates a mealy texture.  Store cut tomatoes in a plastic bag at room temperature, but eat them within 24 hours.

When cutting the tomato, remove the stem first. Use a sharp paring knife and a very gentle grip on the tomato, remove the tough core at each end by going in at an angle.  Then, turn the tomato until you've got yourself a cone you can pop right out.  Serrated knives work best to cut tomatoes.  Saw through the fruit with a light touch, forming the perfect edge.

Of course, please call our knowledgeable sales staff with any questions and keep eating your tomatoes!


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