Tomato 411

OK we’re at that time of year that we all dread….end of the Tomato season! This is pretty bad, but no where as bad as end of Terrorist Season in Yemen yesterday for ol’ Anwar al-Awlaki, I mean we just have to turn over some dirt here in a few weeks…that guy is going to [...]

OK, What tomato do you want to eat? Personally, I would opt for the one on the right! I’ve heard that storing a tomato with its stem end facing down can prolong it’s usable life. To test this theory, I placed one batch of tomatoes stem-end up and another stem-end down and stored them at [...]

How often have you had pizza and then think, “I should really be having a good meal!” I’m sure we’ve all felt a little guilty about not putting time into a meal, wondering about the nutrition of our offering to the family table, wasting money on something frivolous….That’s all HOGWASH!! Regardless of what the Food [...]

OK…the tomatoes are disappearing from the garden and football season is upon us in the living room. I don’t know about your place, but this is salsa and corn chip time at my place! Yes I know….there is a whole bunch of seeding, chopping, and coring involved with fresh homemade salsa, but what if you [...]

OK, you guys have been working pretty hard on planting, fertilizing, picking, and canning all those great tomatoes. Because of all of this hard work it’s time to relax a little, so I’ve put up this GREAT Bloody Mary recipe…..I personally like substituting a slice of lemon for a garnish versus the lime mentioned in [...]

Alright, we’ve got a video on “Cold Pack” canning. I prefer this method because the least amount of damage is done to the real “Tomato” taste….and it’s REALLY easy to do with a minimum of equipment. Believe me when I tell you…..you can’t beat the taste of summer when the snow is flying and somehow [...]

OK….here’s a request I’ve had a lot lately from some folks looking for a cooler time in the kitchen this summer. This fellow gives a pretty good recipe for a great Gazpacho. Hope you enjoy the movie and the recipe outline.

Yes Friends, Direct from a Tomato Recipe Contest in Washington DC, a new recipe….one good enough to be featured in the Washington Post! The Name? Basil and Balsamic Glazed Tomatoes! Top Tomato 2010 finalist Course: Dessert Summary…….. Alex Snider came up with this recipe last summer when she was challenged to compose a dessert made [...]

OK….so the picture doesn’t match what I’m about to explain, but I think you’ll be happy with the results in spite of the inequities between picture and description. BUT, what I’m explaining IS actually what’s in the picture….just a little different. Now that I’ve totally confused the hell out of you let me clarify the [...]

The only thing missing is the REAL Hellmans Mayonnaise! I know…we’re not supposed to like anything that taste good, but I’m going to enjoy a little decadence anyway! So, you’re probably wondering why I would post about an old standby like the BLT. It’s simple, sometimes easy is best, simple is supreme, quick is faster [...]