Salads, sandwiches, soups, stews, tomatoes are a pantry staple that add flavour colour and nutrition to every kitchen. Taking the sun's rays and converting them into juicy, sweet goodness as they ripen on the vine, a good tomato is a thing of beauty.

For the best flavour, avoid putting your tomatoes in the fridge. While we might mostly mix them with vegetables, tomatoes are actually a fruit and would rather be stored with their fruity compatriots in the bowl.