Fruits

20 Ways To Use Your Bumper Crop Of Too Many Tomatoes Eat them fresh, straight from the vine. What is this? Make tomato salad. Tomato… Read More »What Can I Do With 20 Tomatoes?

Plum tomatoes generally have an oval plum-like shape, and sometimes are pear-shaped or egg-shaped. This oblong shape allows for only 2 seed compartments, called locules,… Read More »Why Are They Called Plum Tomatoes?

Paste tomatoes, often called Romas (Roma tomatoes are a type of paste tomato), are tomatoes specifically grown for making pastes, but they are good for… Read More »Is Roma A Paste Tomato?

They have a firm texture, fewer seeds, sweet-tart flavor, and are low in water content. Roma tomatoes relatively cook quicker than the other variety of… Read More »Are Roma Tomatoes Good For Making Ketchup?

Finally, in 1812, the first recipe for tomato-based ketchup debuted. James Mease, a Philadelphia scientist, is credited with developing the recipe. Did Henry Heinz invent… Read More »Who Invented Tomato Ketchup?

Happily, non-tomato ketchups are beginning to make a comeback, thanks both to creative-minded chefs wanting to serve interesting condiments to their guests, and a new… Read More »Can Ketchup Be Made Without Tomatoes?

What is ketchup? Ketchup recipes vary, but it’s made from a core set of ingredients including tomatoes, sugar, salt, and vinegar. This explains the sweet… Read More »Is Ketchup Just Tomatoes And Sugar?

Tomato ketchup is made from tomatoes, sugar, and vinegar, with seasonings and spices. The spices and flavors vary, but commonly include onions, allspice, coriander, cloves,… Read More »What Is Tomato Ketchup Made Of?