DETAILS
F L A V O R ,
P A C K E D
O p e n u p t h e
v i n e - r i p e n e d
t a s t e o f s u m m e r
t o m a t o e s a ll y e a r .
Everyone knows how convenient
they are, but sometimes we forget
just how good canned tomatoes
taste. Sealed and lightly cooked
within hours of picking, the best
ones are juicy-ripe, healthful, and
sometimes better than fresh. "In
less than
24 hours, the tomatoes
are in the can,” says Red Gold home
economist Linda Wallace. With
more pulp and intense flavor, oval
plum tomatoes, (also known as
Romas), are prized for pasta sauces,
stews, soups, and salsas.
SEPTEMBER COOK
Terrific tools and tips for people who love to cook
BY
RICHARD SWEARINGER
P R O D U C E D BY
NANCY BYAL
A N D
JAN HAZARD
MUIR GLEN
What we like
Packed
in juice, these tom atoes
have a good sweet-tart
balance. They are worth
the price if you want
organic. 28-oz., $2.40;
supermarkets nation-
wide; m uirglen.com
RED GOLD
What we like
A
blend of Roma and
round tom atoes in a
thick puree delivers
robust flavor; good for
chili. Sold as
R e d P a c k
on
East Coast 28-oz, $1.50
to $2; redgold.com
PROGRESSO
What we like
W hole basil leaves add
a subtle Italian flavor to
the tomatoes. Use in
chunky pasta sauces.
28-oz, $230;super-
markets natbnwide.
progressofoods.com
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SEPTEMBER 2008 BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS
P H O T O : A N D Y LYO NS; FO O D S TY LIN G : JILL LUST
