Juicing Tomatoes

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What could be nicer than juicing tomatoes freshly picked from your own garden. They are one of the most versatile ingredients included in many recipes. Mixed with garlic and olive oil they form the basis for many Mediterranean dish.

Tomatoes originally came from South America. When they arrived in North America and Europe people did not immediately like to eat them. A lot of suspicion grew from the fact that the leaves were poisonous and resulted in bad stomach pains. They were mostly grown in gardens because of their ornamental appearance. However, by the middle of the nineteenth century they became very popular to eat in salads and pickles.

There are many varieties of tomatoes and it's a matter of choice which you prefer to juice:

Beefsteak - large with a nice flavour
Cherry - small and sweet although more expensive but certainly worth it for the flavour
Plum - these tomatoes are best used for cooking as they have a strong flavour
Salad - The most popular tomato which can be eaten raw or used successfully for cooking.

Tomatoes contain vitamin C, lycoppene and carotenoid with cancer fighting properties. They should be bought and stored at room temperature and not refrigerated.

Click here to learn about growing your own tomatoes www.backyard-vegetable-gardening.com

I have included this video because it's such a nice tomato juice recipe. They use a blender, however if you use a juicer you will not need to use a sieve.