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A Quick And Simple Guide To Freezing Tomatoes
As the summer garden harvest is winding down the majority of my preserving was done by canning. Capturing the taste of summer though canning can not be ignored. To take advantage of the set up, work, and time of canning it is best to have a big crop. As things wind down, freezing is quicker and easier for a small crop of tomatoes. For those who are just starting their journey in food preservation, freezing is an easy way to get started. You can even dice or crush the tomatoes before freezing them. No special equipment is needed. It takes a freezing container that is airtight and you need space…
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Slow Roasted Tomatoes
Growing up in a large, Italian family, big family meals were routine. For Italians, food is not just a meal. Family meals were frequent and often centered around food and extended family. My grandparents where straight from Italy and moved to the USA when they were young. My dad was one of 5 boys so there was always big stomachs to fill. Everything was home made and tomatoes seemed to be served in some form everyday. My Aunt Angie made homemade bread daily and as you can imagine it did not last very long. My dad made homemade tomato everything including pizza sauce, spaghetti sauce, roasted tomatoes, and all…
Home Grown is Best
