A plump tomato in peak season is a gustatory gift that will make anyone’s palate believe in a higher power—every juicy bite flooding the mouth with its perfect balance of acidity and sweetness. Alas, ...

It’s August and the fresh, local tomatoes are in! Oh, that ripe tomato flavor we hanker for all year but only get from now until the sunlight weakens. It feels like coming home. Here’s one good reason ...

Store cut tomatoes in an airtight container in the fridge, and use within three days for the best flavor and texture. You can freeze leftover cut tomatoes for up to three months, but they’re best used ...

Char whole ripe fruits, zip off the skins, and store them for winter — or make a delicious soup right now. At a farm dinner in Vermont in August, as course after course arrived, all made with produce ...