Houssam
12-07-05, 08:02 AM
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<P style="mso-line-height-alt: 13.5pt"><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 28pt; COLOR: #ff9900; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.5pt">Summer Produce:</SPAN></B><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 28pt; COLOR: red; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.5pt"> </SPAN></B><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 28pt; COLOR: red; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Black'; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">Tomatoes</SPAN></B><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 28pt; COLOR: red; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.5pt"></SPAN></B></P></SPAN></B>
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<P style="LINE-HEIGHT: 13.5pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt; COLOR: #003366; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">There's nothing quite like a ripe and juicy tomato picked at the height of the season. But if the taste alone isn't enough for you, consider this: Tomatoes are rich in lycopene, a powerful antioxidant known to help prevent cancer and heart disease. It also may play a significant role in reducing the risk of macular degeneration, a leading cause of blindness in the elderly. </SPAN></P>
<P style="LINE-HEIGHT: 13.5pt"><B><SPAN style="COLOR: #ff9900; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.5pt"><FONT size=3>Buying</FONT></SPAN></B><SPAN style="COLOR: #ff9900; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.5pt">
</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt; COLOR: #003366; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Tomatoes come in all shapes and sizes. At your local market, you may find plum tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, and a number of other exotic types. The most flavorful tomatoes are available in late summer and fall. Those sold year-round and are never as tasty as local tomatoes sold in season. When buying, look for tomatoes that are deep red in color with no cracks or bruises. </SPAN></P>
<P style="LINE-HEIGHT: 13.5pt"><B><SPAN style="COLOR: #ff9900; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.5pt"><FONT size=3>Storing</FONT></SPAN></B><SPAN style="COLOR: #ff9900; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.5pt">
</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt; COLOR: #003366; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Tomatoes are best stored out of the refrigerator. Unripe tomatoes can be placed in a brown paper bag with a ripe apple or another tomato to speed up the ripening process. Once ripened, tomatoes will keep for up to two days at room temperature. After that, you can store them in a warm part of the refrigerator. Allow them to return to room temperature before eating to take full advantage of their flavor. </SPAN></P>
<P style="LINE-HEIGHT: 13.5pt"><B><SPAN style="COLOR: #ff9900; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.5pt"><FONT size=3>Eating</FONT></SPAN></B><SPAN style="COLOR: #ff9900; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.5pt">
</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt; COLOR: #003366; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Gently wash all tomatoes before eating, as they tend to collect dirt. After they're clean, tomatoes can be used in just about every way imaginable. You can slice them to eat plain or stack them on a whole-grain sandwich. Chop and toss tomatoes in fresh salads or add them to sauces, soups, or chilies. You can even throw them on the grill or under the broiler. There is no wrong way to eat a tomato!</SPAN></P>
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<P style="mso-line-height-alt: 13.5pt"><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 28pt; COLOR: #ff9900; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.5pt">Summer Produce:</SPAN></B><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 28pt; COLOR: red; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.5pt"> </SPAN></B><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 28pt; COLOR: red; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Black'; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">Tomatoes</SPAN></B><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 28pt; COLOR: red; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.5pt"></SPAN></B></P></SPAN></B>
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<P style="LINE-HEIGHT: 13.5pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt; COLOR: #003366; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">There's nothing quite like a ripe and juicy tomato picked at the height of the season. But if the taste alone isn't enough for you, consider this: Tomatoes are rich in lycopene, a powerful antioxidant known to help prevent cancer and heart disease. It also may play a significant role in reducing the risk of macular degeneration, a leading cause of blindness in the elderly. </SPAN></P>
<P style="LINE-HEIGHT: 13.5pt"><B><SPAN style="COLOR: #ff9900; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.5pt"><FONT size=3>Buying</FONT></SPAN></B><SPAN style="COLOR: #ff9900; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.5pt">
</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt; COLOR: #003366; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Tomatoes come in all shapes and sizes. At your local market, you may find plum tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, and a number of other exotic types. The most flavorful tomatoes are available in late summer and fall. Those sold year-round and are never as tasty as local tomatoes sold in season. When buying, look for tomatoes that are deep red in color with no cracks or bruises. </SPAN></P>
<P style="LINE-HEIGHT: 13.5pt"><B><SPAN style="COLOR: #ff9900; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.5pt"><FONT size=3>Storing</FONT></SPAN></B><SPAN style="COLOR: #ff9900; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.5pt">
</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt; COLOR: #003366; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Tomatoes are best stored out of the refrigerator. Unripe tomatoes can be placed in a brown paper bag with a ripe apple or another tomato to speed up the ripening process. Once ripened, tomatoes will keep for up to two days at room temperature. After that, you can store them in a warm part of the refrigerator. Allow them to return to room temperature before eating to take full advantage of their flavor. </SPAN></P>
<P style="LINE-HEIGHT: 13.5pt"><B><SPAN style="COLOR: #ff9900; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.5pt"><FONT size=3>Eating</FONT></SPAN></B><SPAN style="COLOR: #ff9900; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.5pt">
</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt; COLOR: #003366; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Gently wash all tomatoes before eating, as they tend to collect dirt. After they're clean, tomatoes can be used in just about every way imaginable. You can slice them to eat plain or stack them on a whole-grain sandwich. Chop and toss tomatoes in fresh salads or add them to sauces, soups, or chilies. You can even throw them on the grill or under the broiler. There is no wrong way to eat a tomato!</SPAN></P>
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