There's something magical about the tomato, the succulent fruit that in ideal form bursts with flavor and juice and can be used in oh-so-many ways.

Tomatoes There's something magical about the tomato, the succulent fruit that in ideal form bursts with flavor and juice and can be used in oh-so-many ways. Hint: The best ones also come in shades of green and orange -- not just ruby red. We worship the tomato here, with everything from news to growing tips (think choosing the best for container gardens, eliminating end rot, and avoiding toxic chemicals), to slicing and dicing them for a wide range of menu options (perhaps Raw Tomato Basil Pasta Sauce, Kiwi and Jalapeño Salsa, or Moroccan Stuffed suit your fancy?). Check back for more mouth-watering tomato recipes, savvy tomato growing tips, and up-to-the minute tomato breakthroughs. TAG: TOMATOES rotten tomatoes Rotten tomatoes could be a new source of electricity MARCH 23, 9:27 AM BY MEGAN TREACY IN CLEAN TECHNOLOGY Researchers have found that waste tomatoes from farming can be used to generate electricity. French's ketchup Ketchup snub has sparked patriotic backlash in Canada MARCH 18, 7:13 AM BY KATHERINE MARTINKO IN CULTURE When supermarket giant Loblaws announced it was going to pull French’s ketchup off its shelves, Canadians took to social media in droves, protesting so loudly that Loblaws reversed its original decision. tomatoes in Italy Why doesn't American produce taste as good as Europe's? FEBRUARY 12, 10:02 AM BY KATHERINE MARTINKO IN GREEN FOOD Vox writer interviews food growers, researchers, and cooks to get to the bottom of an old debate - whether or not Nonna's spaghetti sauce really was tastier back home in Italy than here. canning tomatoes Canning tomatoes: a late-summer task that's deeply satisfying SEPTEMBER 7, 8:00 AM BY KATHERINE MARTINKO IN GREEN FOOD Whenever September rolls around, it means the time has come to tackle a mountain of tomatoes, prepping them for winter eating. brie and tomato It's the best time of the year for the best tomato dish ever AUGUST 7, 10:54 AM BY LLOYD ALTER IN EASY VEGETARIAN RECIPES OK, that's just my opinion. But you should try it. Fresh salsa from the garden How to grow a salsa garden for spicy summer snacking JUNE 16, 12:38 PM BY DEREK MARKHAM IN LAWN & GARDEN With a little planning, fresh salsa can come straight from the garden, and is a summertime treat like no other. vacant spaces A Moveable Feast: The Bowery Project is an instant prefab demountable urban farm APRIL 28, 2:46 PM BY LLOYD ALTER IN GREEN FOOD Portable planting makes it possible to put an urban farm anywhere. Heirloom Tomatoes This Is How Tomatoes Should Really Taste SEPTEMBER 3, 8:00 AM BY KATHERINE MARTINKO IN GREEN FOOD Industrial agriculture has all but ruined the most glorious fruit of late summer. year ago A year ago in TreeHugger: You say tomato AUGUST 11, 8:39 AM BY LLOYD ALTER IN CULTURE Ignore the Olympics that dominated last year's content, and you have tomatoes and more tomatoes. grilled eggplant photo Grilled eggplant with roasted heirloom cherry tomatoes [Vegan] AUGUST 9, 7:00 AM BY KELLY ROSSITER, JAYMI HEIMBUCH IN EASY VEGETARIAN RECIPES A rustic, simple and flavorful meal that celebrates a plentiful summer garden harvest. heirloom tomato brushetta sauce over pasta photo Heirloom tomato bruschetta sauce over pasta [Vegan] AUGUST 2, 7:00 AM BY KELLY ROSSITER, JAYMI HEIMBUCH IN EASY VEGETARIAN RECIPES This is the perfect dish for a dinner on a hot day, taking advantage of the fantastic tomatoes available now. peach and tomato salsa photo Peach and tomato salsa [Vegan] JULY 11, 6:00 AM BY KELLY ROSSITER, JAYMI HEIMBUCH IN EASY VEGETARIAN RECIPES Nothing says summer like peaches and tomatos -- so why not combine them into a sweet and flavorful salsa! stuffed tomatoes photo Moroccan stuffed tomatoes with zucchini, asparagus and pistachios [Vegan] MAY 31, 6:00 AM BY KELLY ROSSITER, JAYMI HEIMBUCH IN EASY VEGETARIAN RECIPES A surprisingly fast and simple dish, yet with a full, rich flavor sundried tomato herb bread photo Savory bread with sun-dried tomatoes, herbs and cheddar [Vegetarian] MARCH 15, 8:00 AM BY KELLY ROSSITER, JAYMI HEIMBUCH IN EASY VEGETARIAN RECIPES With a minimum of effort you can have a delicious loaf of savory herbed bread for brunch or dinner tomato bulgar soup photo Tomato bulgur soup [Vegan] FEBRUARY 28, 9:25 AM BY KELLY ROSSITER, JAYMI HEIMBUCH IN EASY VEGETARIAN RECIPES Think really, really garlicky comfort food. Twinkie vs. Tomato will it rot? Twinkie vs. Tomato: Will it Rot? (VIDEO) NOVEMBER 23, 5:00 AM BY RAMON GONZALEZ IN GREEN FOOD Hostess Brands Inc. is officially dead. How long will your Twinkies last? Check out this time lapse rotting video for a clue. oxheart tomato 2012 4 Tomatoes We Loved in 2012 SEPTEMBER 25, 5:00 AM BY RAMON GONZALEZ IN LAWN & GARDEN These four tomatoes performed fantastically in the garden in 2012. What were your favorites? How to Store Tomatoes How to Store Fresh Tomatoes (Video) AUGUST 31, 5:00 AM BY JERRY JAMES STONE IN GREEN FOOD Don't put them in the fridge! This video explains how to store fresh tomatoes to ensure they are flavorful and last the longest. 1 2 3 4 5 NEXT