One of my favorite parts of summer is eating my weight in tomato sandwiches, but I can get a little overzealous, and end up with a few too many 'maters. Luckily, J. Kenji Lopez-Alt of Serious Eats has a few ways to keep my favorite piece of summer produce super fresh.
As Kenji explains in the link below, most of a tomato's moisture escapes from the stem, and storing them upside down on a flat surface can help prevent this. This is a great tip if you have enough room in your fridge for a whole plate of tomatoes, but not everyone does.
But don't fret-there's a quick fix. Just cover the stem with a bit of tape, making sure you remove any leafy bits first. The tape will prevent the loss of precious moisture, and keep your tomatoes firm, plump, and juicy, until you're ready for your next tomato sandwich.
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