Gardening, Cooking & DIY Living
Nothing beats the taste of Garden Pasta Sauce made from fresh picked tomatoes, peppers, and onions, especially if they come from your own backyard garden. Unless of course, that recipe was passed down by your Grandmother. I came across my Grandma’s
When most people think about how to preserve tomatoes, images of spending hours in the kitchen, sweating over a hot pot of boiling water, during the dog days of summer appear. However, this year, it is time to take a
This past weekend when I was roasting red peppers on the grill I turned around to look at our vegetable drying rack on the deck and noticed a bounty of tomatoes that were on the verge of ripening. Right then my
It has been a bit of a wait with the wet, cool and rainy garden season we have experienced here in Ohio – but the heat, humidity and sunshine have finally arrived – and along with it – the tomatoes are beginning to
What tomato varieties are the best? Without a doubt, the tomato really is the most versatile plant in our garden – finding its way on to the dinner table all throughout the year in some way, shape or form. It all starts each summer when the first few
Who doesn’t love ketchup? In America, it is the most popular condiment found in households today. Adding it to burgers or dogs, using it as a dip for french fries and potato chips, and even adding it to your scrambled
It is here. Tomato season has arrived at the farm and like every year – it becomes a mad rush to pick, eat, make and store everything we can with the magical red fruit. It always amazes me how quickly
How do you find the time? I wouldn’t know where to begin. I would end up poisoning someone if I tried that. These are the comments that Jim and I hear from so many people whenever we talk about canning
So as the garden season nears the end – are you are left with still more tomatoes and peppers? Here is a quick and easy recipe to turn those extras into a great tasting hot and spicy tomato juice. Although
Picante Salsa Recipe There is nothing better than home made picante! Each of our kids, family and friends prefer it a different way. Some mild, some medium and some hot. So we make and can it all three ways. But one