Tomato

Canned tomatoes are better for cooking If you’ve ever wondered why your favorite lasagna recipe or that Mexican rice casserole you love call for canned… Read More »Why Do Recipes Call For Canned Tomatoes?

DOP canned tomatoes are identified with a certification on the side of the can (seen above) authenticating that they native to San Marzano (1). San… Read More »Are Canned San Marzano Tomatoes Peeled?

Canned tomatoes, or tinned tomatoes, are tomatoes, usually peeled, that are sealed into a can after having been processed by heat. Are whole canned tomatoes… Read More »Are Canned Tomatoes Peeled?

Low seed tomatoes have been around for a long time and many of these are heirloom tomatoes. These varieties produce a small number of seeds… Read More »Do Heirloom Tomatoes Have Less Seeds?

To deseed, cut through the centre of the tomato then cut into quarters. Use a small knife and cut through the flesh at the top… Read More »What Does It Mean To Deseed A Tomato?

You don’t need to worry about removing the seeds if you’re making a soup or sauce. The seeds will actually add an extra dimension to… Read More »Should Seeds Be Removed From Tomato Sauce?

Tomato. I know, I just said the tomato isn’t poisonous. The fruit isn’t, but the leaves, roots, and stem (and, in limited doses, even some… Read More »Are Tomato Cores Poisonous?

Why seed a tomato? Tomato seeds and their surrounding gel contain a lot of liquid. In certain recipes, that extra liquid can mess with the… Read More »Why Do We Seed Tomatoes?

That swallowed tomato or guava seeds can lead to appendicitis is a myth. It is true that in rare instances the deceased appendix that is… Read More »Is Tomato Seeds Can Cause Appendicitis?

Choosing Tomatoes for Sauce: Big Boys Are Best Any tomato that tastes good can be used to make tomato sauce; it’s really that simple. Romas… Read More »Are Big Boy Tomatoes Good For Spaghetti Sauce?