Some believed that the succulent red fruit had aphrodisiac powers. Botanically, a fruit is the part of a plant that contains seeds, while a vegetable is the edible stems, leaves and root of a plant. If you're planning on making a lot of tomato sauce or doing a lot of canning you might want to think about investing in a food mill. The food mill is a sort of mechanical sieve. A hand-turned paddle forces food through a strainer plate at the bottom, thus removing skin, seeds and fiber.
Some food mills come with several interchangeable plates with small, medium and large holes.
Many hardware and cookware stores that carry canning supplies will also have food mills on hand. Serve sliced juicy red tomatoes alongside poached eggs or other savory breakfast foods. A toasted tomato sandwich with or without the bacon and lettuce is a quick and tasty way to start the day. It is also great for lunch or dinner and or as a snack. Lunch Dice some tomatoes and toss with prepared 3-bean salad mixture and serve on crisp lettuce leaves.