Keep those tomatoes tasty

Our tomatoes have begun to arrive. Hurray! CSA members are now receiving big, hearty Beefsteak tomatoes, as well as some great heirloom varieties like flavor-filled Great Whites. Make sure you get the most out of our juicy tomatoes by storing them appropriately.

Edible Old Dominion tomatoes come to you perfectly ripe, so if you bring them home in a paper bag, make sure to remove them immediately. Store them in a dry, cool place, but don’t put them in the refrigerator. This will dull the tomato’s fresh flavor.

We’ll have some delicious tomato recipes for you coming soon, but in the meantime, try simply slicing your tomatoes, drizzling them with extra virgin olive oil and sprinkling them with a little sea salt. If you want a bit more flavor, try adding some chopped fresh basil or dried Italian herbs and light sprinkle of garlic powder or even a drizzle of balsamic vinegar. This is the perfect summer appetizer.