Polly Esther wrote:
> Red. Juicy. Ripe. Yes. They are but oh my goodness how just
> absolutely pitifully Nothing about taste and flavor. For tomorrow's
> green salad, I want to add some tomatoes and am wondering if I slice
> them and let them sort of marinate in something, could I improve
> their flavor? Lemon juice, one vinegar or another, anything? Mom
> used to let cucumbers sit/set awhile in just plain old white vinegar
> and that was a nice kick. I'm at a loss as to what would help these
> dismal tomatoes. Polly

Salt and pepper them after slicing and before adding to your salad.
IMHO, soaking them in vinegar gives you a taste but it's not a raw
tomatoe taste any longer. Salt and pepper, OTOH, should help bring out
what flavor is already there, such as it is.

-S-