Canned tomatoes are almost equally good.

Thin slices of well-buttered bread may be used instead of crumbs.
FRIED TOMATOES.
Cut in thick slices.

Mix in a plate half a teacupful of flour, a saltspoonful of salt, and half a one of pepper; and dip each slice in this, frying brown in hot butter.
BROILED TOMATOES.
Prepare as for frying, and broil in a wire broiler, putting a bit of butter on each slice when brown, and serving on a hot dish or on buttered toast.
RICE.
Wash in cold water, changing it at least twice.

It is better if allowed to soak an hour.

Drain, and throw into a good deal of boiling, salted water, allowing not less than two quarts to a cupful of rice.