mato
I used to be a fan of large tomatoes even if they were bought from big supermarket chains. I didn’t realize this was a luxury until I moved to the U.S. Every time I give the large tomatoes a try here, I am left with whitish, dry and flavorless slices on my plate. It is wrong to call them “tomato”. Whole Foods, D’Agostinos, the delis around the city and Gristede’s…All seem to fill their baskets with tomatoes that really do not meet the criteria. No quantity of olive oil, basil, salt, balsamic vinegar and/or Parmesan cheese can save the day.
The next best thing to the real deal seems to be the cherry tomatoes. At least for now…