Tomato in a Box

If college kids and trailer inhabitants can drink wine from a box, why can't an Italian food conglomerate put tomatoes in a box? Well, you're in luck, because Parmalat has.

When I'm not in the mood to drive to any of the specialty stores that carry La Fede (the Italian markets in my area, the fish monger, etc.), I go for Parmalat's Pomi brand chopped tomatoes. They come in a nifty little box and look super European in the package design. Granted, I'm not in love with the chopped texture (I prefer to buy whole canned tomatoes and hand crush them), but I must admit, they make for a fine sauce.

Tomato+olive oil+sliced garlic+minced onion+minced carrot=It's neat!