How to Pick a Good Tomato

By Michelle Fabio

In a perfect world, we’d all have our choice of homegrown tomatoes from our own gardens every day. In the real world, though, sometimes we just have to go and buy tomatoes.

Indeed, Tomato Casual reader Renee has been faced with the challenge, and asks:

“I need to know how heirloom tomatoes are supposed to feel when I choose the ones to buy. I know that sounds strange, but all the ones I have found have been pretty squishy.”

Drop that tomato Renee!

OK, it’s better if you gently put it back where you found it, but under no circumstances should you buy a tomato that Read the rest of this entry »