[header] How to keep produce fresh [title] Store tomatoes on your counters in a room temperature area of your kitchen. [step] Tomatoes tend to dull in flavor and freshness when exposed to cold air. Too much heat lends to rotting. 
To protect your tomatoes and ensure they keep their tastiness, pad a large bowl with paper towels and tuck the tomatoes into the bowl. [title] Stow your apples in your refrigerator's crisper drawer.