Effective "Short-Cut" for Grape Tomatoes

Grape tomatoes are easier to store than other types of tomatoes.  Uncut grape tomatoes can sit on your counter for at least a week, However, grape tomatoes are usually too large to eat in one bite.
 

These are almost the size of small plums.

Slicing each tomato in half is a tedious task.  Instead, place tomatoes on a small plate with a shallow rim..

Place an identical plate on top.  Using a sharp knife, begin slicing through the slot between the plates.

Keep a firm hand on top to keep those little red beauties where they belong.

Voila, when you remove the plate, they are all neatly sliced.  I have seen this basic idea all over Pinterest using plastic jar lids.  That may work for some, but I don't like the floppiness of the plastic lids.  It feels like you are slicing between two pieces of bread.  With the rigid plates, the tomatoes are sliced in one clean sweep.

Sliced grape tomatoes are great in scrambled eggs, salads, pitas, pastas, even sandwiches.