Food Life & People

“With enough butter, anything is good.”

Tomatoes are here, gloriously in season. Have you been stocking up on juicy tomatoes at the farmers market? Here’s a look back at some of our favorite tomato tips from our archives, including the best way to store tomatoes, the best tool for crushing them for sauce, and an extra-easy (and surprising) way to preserve them for winter.What’s your favorite way to enjoy tomatoes in the summer? Got any smart tips or hints for getting the most out of them?

How the French eat is an endless source of intrigue. It’s elegant, but in a casual, seemingly effortless way. And of course, they know how to lunch. In fact, in the short time I lived in Paris I witnessed a new approach to lunch that went beyond cramming food in your mouth at your desk. By keeping things leisurely and simple, you too can find lunch bliss. Here are the five most important things I learned about lunch from the French.

Happy January Saturday! Take a few minutes this mid-winter day to catch up on our most popular posts from the week, including a look at what chefs cook when they have the flu, favorite non-soup lentil recipes, and a tour of a sweet, imperfect kitchen in Portland. Enjoy! 15. In Defense of “Kid Food” 14. How To Cook Beans on the Stove 13. Winter Mood Lifters: 7 Foods Thought To Boost Energy & Make You Feel Perkier 12. A Homey Wedding Budget Meal for 120: The Menu 11.