Q–Can you please tell me the best way to peel and seed a tomato? I always end up using canned tomato puree because fresh tomatoes fall apart when I use an ordinary vegetable peeler. R. Antell, Chicago ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

As a follow-up to yesterday's posting on freezing tomatoes, there's an easy way to peel and seed a tomato. Knowing the easy way makes the difference between a time-consuming chore and an easy one. So ...

It's time for the Creole Tomato Festival! In honor of our favorite tomato, learn an easy way to peel and seed tomatoes from Food editor Judy Walker. In coming weeks, Judy shows readers how to pick out ...

Looking to preserve Summer's bounty of tomatoes for chilly seasons to come? Chances are, you've been advised to peel your tomatoes. While most fruits and vegetables are prepped with a few swipes of a ...

Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Using a sharp knife, carefully cut an X across the skin on the smooth bottom end of the tomato. Drop the tomatoes three or four at a time, into the ...