The Tomato Rule Every French Cook Follows

Today's Tip

A tomato is never refrigerated in France. Cold destroys the volatile compounds that make it taste like anything. A tomato lives on the counter, stem side down, until it is eaten.

Try This

Take your tomatoes out of the fridge tonight and leave them on the counter, stem down. Taste one tomorrow against one still cold. The difference is not subtle.

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