tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4776940632259276511.post8055362993036132512..comments2010-09-08T14:20:40.913-04:00Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17546256738190301358noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4776940632259276511.post-24335497314624748502010-09-08T14:20:40.913-04:002010-09-08T14:20:40.913-04:00Beautiful tomatoes, Mary! And I read today, &quot;the symphony of sealing.&quot; :)Kate.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05562043097148610603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4776940632259276511.post-28389685396054704742010-09-07T12:49:08.758-04:002010-09-07T12:49:08.758-04:00If canning is too difficult, people should know that you can freeze tomatoes, skin and all. Smaller and fleshier varieties (i.e. romas) do best. It will take a little more preparation time once out of the freezer, but what the heck else are you doing through our long, dark winter.<br /><br />Despite this, we&#39;ve still put up over a dozen quarts of tomatoes and our plants still have a long way to go. <br /><br />Also, the economic equation works out much better when you grow your own, which is quite easy to do if you ahve a little lawn you&#39;re sick of mowing. In our thick clay, fertilizer and excessive watering are not necessary. All you need is a shovel and some seed. Organic seed seems a bit costly at first, but you could grow several hundred plants from one small pack, each bearing numerous fruits. Split it with a friend if need be!SeanGnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4776940632259276511.post-25436075255691910412010-09-04T23:58:43.542-04:002010-09-04T23:58:43.542-04:00The tomatoes look beautiful!! I&#39;m about to try the same thing, on a smaller scale. I love food preservation at the end of the summer--it just makes sense. And Lucky Baby!!<br />xo<br />Eco MamaEco Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01209803709766148203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4776940632259276511.post-82530221632718941242010-09-04T18:02:59.671-04:002010-09-04T18:02:59.671-04:00I just canned a bunch of tomatoes a few weeks ago &amp; I can&#39;t wait to use them come winter! Canning &amp; I have had our ups and downs, but I think we&#39;re on the up side now, just in time for the end of summer veggie blitz!<br /><br />Also, I fell in love with Portland on my way to and from Canada this past month. Your Pepperclub review came in handy when I brunched at Good Egg--thanks!Jeshttp://www.eatingappalachia.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4776940632259276511.post-67349096414301027542010-09-03T08:07:50.684-04:002010-09-03T08:07:50.684-04:00WOW! I wish I knew how to can my own produce...I doubt I could even find the equipment here, actually. But someday, for sure! When I grow my own produce I would love to preserve it through the winter, what a beautiful and tasty idea. Your photos are lovely!The Voracious Veganhttp://www.thevoraciousvegan.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4776940632259276511.post-66982109186199343982010-09-03T02:18:25.597-04:002010-09-03T02:18:25.597-04:00oh yeah, I&#39;m with you. I love canning so much, and I love the feeling of opening that jar of tomatoes in the middle of winter. I use tomatoes from my own garden, which adds an extra degree of specialness! Also, I&#39;ve increasingly heard that canned tomatoes are having a very high level of BPA because the acidity of the tomatoes eats away at the lining in the can. Another good reason to eat tomatoes canned in jars! I usually just do straight up diced tomatoes, but I also do some simple pasta sauce with basil and garlic and olive oil. <br /><br />Canning is great. Long live canning!Ameyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00291071425858947632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4776940632259276511.post-76758593063234294782010-09-02T23:56:30.967-04:002010-09-02T23:56:30.967-04:00That picture scared me!!<br /><br />My mom used to can, and JUST got rid of all of her equipment a couple months ago!! I am so sad because I am finally starting to want to experiment with canning &amp; I could have put her equipment to good use! Oh, well, I suppose. I&#39;m glad you were able to preserve all those delicious tomatoes for a rainy (or snowy) day.Jess - The Domestic Veganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07398846510990660291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4776940632259276511.post-85934153008779749732010-09-02T23:03:11.371-04:002010-09-02T23:03:11.371-04:00I shrieked when my eyes first fell upon that picture of snow!!! I&#39;ve never canned a thing, all of these post all over the net are really making me want to start!Brittany Boersmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07401356582967647664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4776940632259276511.post-81659575833746298722010-09-02T17:32:06.380-04:002010-09-02T17:32:06.380-04:00Ah, I have become addicted to canning! I can hardly wait to unleash the goodness this winter... in fact, I have already busted into a small can of our green beans :\ Kind of defeats the purpose, but they were soooo good. <br /><br />Your maters look wonderful, and I&#39;m sure you will appreciate the convenience once the little one comes. &lt;3Allysonhttp://www.manifestvegan.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4776940632259276511.post-78390655196070185812010-09-02T17:15:02.671-04:002010-09-02T17:15:02.671-04:00I love the idea of canning! If I had a garden, I would certainly give it a try.Melisser; the Urban Housewifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05375267938564345961noreply@blogger.com