Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Tomato Harvest

Today was a good day to harvest and preserve tomatoes.  I picked enough to put away for later in the year.

Easy to do. I boil a pot of water and let the tomatoes soak for a  minute or until the skin breaks. Then I put them and in a bowl of ice cold water so they stop cooking and are easier to handle. Peeling them with a paring knife is much easier now and I can put them in a freezer bag for later use.

Tip for using freezer bag: zip the top shut except for an inch, then gently squeeze the air out before sealing completely. Sort of resembles a vacuum seal. Throw them in the freezer and enjoy them later on in the season.

Happy Gardening

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