Properly dried tomatoes are very low in moisture content and freezing simply isn't necessary.
They don't become "tough" from drying; there's nothing tastier than a dried tomato and fresh basil with a slice of mozzarella melted and served on a whole wheat Ritz cracker :wink:
They should be stored in an airtight container just as you would any dried fruit, like plums or raisins.
Adding olive, sesame or any other quality vegetable oil to dried tomatoes will draw out the concentrated flavor quite nicely.
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Mischka
One last word of farewell, Dear Master and Mistress.
Whenever you visit my grave,
say to yourselves with regret
but also with happiness in your hearts
at the remembrance of my long happy life with you:
"Here lies one who loved us and whom we loved."
No matter how deep my sleep I shall hear you,
and not all the power of death
can keep my spirit
from wagging a grateful tail.
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