August And Everything Tomato, part 3

Combining dried and frozen (or fresh) into a thick, (relatively) quick, fresh-tasting sauce >> prep time: active 5 min. per quart, passive 1-3 hr. for any amount Place a bowl of warm water in the sink. Any size bowl will work, just change the water more frequently if it’s smaller.  Have another bowl or the…

August And Everything Tomato part 2

Preserving large quantities of tomatoes can be done in easy increments. Whether you are growing them or getting them from a farmer they will probably start to come in slowly. There is a way to work with this situation and avoid an end-of-season marathon. Harvest or buy 1-3 quarts at a time of ripe cherry…