Tomatoes are an excellent source of vitamin C and also contain vitamin A and fibre. They are best in summer when they have ripened fully on the bush in the warm sunshine. It is really a lovely experience to grow tomatoes in your own garden as they are so much sweeter than those we buy. It make me think that tomato-growers could make more of an effort to provide us with tomatoes of superior standard.

SELECT: firmly fleshed, red tomatoes without blemish. I try to select thin-skinned tomatoes that feel heavy and smell good. Since chilling sloes the ripening process, underripe tomatoes should not be kept in the refrigerator. But those whose gardens produce a glut of tomatoes will be grateful to store them there.

PREPARATION: Wash tomatoes and trim if you wish to use them in sauces, casseroles or a vegetable dish. When baking tomatoes, halve them only, in order to preserve the juice. To peel tomatoes, place ripe, washed fruit in a bowl and cover with boiling water. Wait a few seconds, them drain the water from the bowl and run cold water over the tomatoes before peeling the. Seed tomatoes by cutting them in half horizontally and then squeezing out the seeds by hand.

Suggested seasoning: Freshly ground black pepper, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, tarragon, oregano.

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