I Dream of Red

The only part about Fall that I've come to realize that I'm not too fond of is that Fall means no more fresh tomatoes... but should it?

Well, I've done a little research and have found that you can pick unripened green tomoatoes and store them!

Store tomatoes and peppers in boxes, 1 to 2 layers deep, or in plastic bags with a few holes for air circulation. If you have a cool, moderately humid room, simply place them on a shelf. Keep fruit out of direct sunlight. They may be stored in the dark. As tomatoes ripen, they naturally release ethylene gas, which stimulates ripening. To slow ripening, sort out ripened fruits from green tomatoes each week. To speed up ripening, place green or partially ripe fruits in a bag or box with a ripe tomato.

Let's hope these babies look like this in awhile!