Tag Archives: Tomato
The Best of Canning Tomatoes
For the second year in a row my family has honored the new tradition of canning tomatoes. This year my Uncle swore to a new method of cooking the tomatoes longer so they would puree better. Here are some of … Continue reading
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Put a Lid On It
Last weekend I fulfilled a long time goal of mine to learn how to can tomatoes. Mastering this process is listed as number 7 in the ‘Guide to being Italian’ handbook, right after having a child with the middle name … Continue reading
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Eat Your Water
70% of our bodies are made up of water and it is estimated that we lose on average about ten cups of water each day through normal bodily functions such as breathing, sweating, and going to the bathroom. While topping … Continue reading
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The Italian Nightmare – Tomato Shortage!
This is almost as bad as the olive oil scare a few years ago! According to a Wall Street Journal article published yesterday, Florida’s tomato crop has suffered due to January’s freezing temperatures. From the article: “Reggie Brown, executive vice … Continue reading
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You feed me minced?! – You ever catch a minced fish!
I LOVE this little girl. Probably the type of kid I’ll end up with. You feed me canned tomato sauce?! You ever see a tomato grow out of a can before?!
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Just Home for the Weekend
You’ve heard the term ‘roll out the red carpet’ well in my family it’s ‘roll out the FOOD.’ Here’s a little sampling of the Saturday night BBQ.
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