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Growing Tomatoes
Tomatoes are such a versatile crop to grow with thousands of varieties, shapes, flavors and textures. I use tomatoes in many meals throughout a week. Plus, tomatoes are one of first things I learned how to can. Growing tomatoes can be a beginner garden crop. They grow almost everywhere and can supply you with mountains of fresh produce during the summer and fall. Learn how I start tomatoes from seed and how I manage the growing season to harvest. There are many types of tomatoes but I like to break it down to 3 main groups. First group are small, cherry like tomatoes. They are also called grape tomatoes. Most…
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Preserving Fresh Salsa
Want to enjoy that summertime fresh salsa in the winter? Follow these steps to keep your cupboard full of delicious salsa made from your own kitchen. This is a water bath canning recipe using a mild salsa recipe made with fresh tomatoes, onion, peppers, garlic and a handful of spices. Start with my fresh salsa recipe. Try not to alter the tomato to pepper to onion ratio, as this is the right combination of acid for water bath canning. Only adjust the heat by switching the peppers to a spicier type, if needed, keeping the cupful's the same. I use 2 jalapenos in this recipe. For a spicier salsa, habanero…
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Fresh Salsa
Fresh salsa in the summer time with a handful of tortilla chips is a nice afternoon snack. I like to grow many types of tomatoes, peppers and onions. Mixing them together with garlic and other spices as a fresh salsa is just about perfect. All that is missing is a refreshing drink. This salsa is mild and a family favorite. Start by collecting many tomatoes, any kind will work. I mix them up and use all types, from slicing to Roma to cherry tomatoes. This recipe needs 10 cups of tomatoes diced. Wash tomatoes and cut off ends. Cut tomatoes into half or quarter pieces to check the inside for…
