A safe home canned version of “Rotel” that is flawlessly substituted into recipes. This stewed tomatoes recipe is still one of my favorite home canning finds. It combines the nice tang and acidity of tomatoes with the kick of a pepper and a slight sweetness. Exactly like Rotel? Maybe not. But it just might be better. We go through so much “Rotel”. Diced tomatoes and pepper are just a great addition in so many home cooked recipes. In fact, before I found this recipe, I was picking up … [Read more...] about How to Make Stewed Tomatoes/ “Rotel”
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Confident Home Canning – a List of Resources
Important Disclaimer – this post is to be used as a tool to help better understand home preservation methods. When home canning, follow all recommended USDA guidelines. I love canning. And it goes hand in hand with my love of gardening. But probably what I love most about canning is that I can turn bushels of garden bounty into food preserved in my pantry. It allows me to taste the freshness of summer well into the dreary winter months. Plus, it’s really satisfying to see all the beautiful … [Read more...] about Confident Home Canning – a List of Resources
How to Grow Tall, Strong, and Productive Tomato Plants
Ah, tomatoes… Probably my favorite thing to grow in my garden every year! They have so many interesting qualities, there are so many differing varieties to choose from, and they help make delicious BLT’s… What’s not to love?! But when I talk to friends, I don’t get the same enthusiasm. Some say their tomatoes don’t grow very tall. Some say their plants get diseased and die. Some follow with their plants just don’t produce very well. A fairly well-known fact is that tomato plants can easily … [Read more...] about How to Grow Tall, Strong, and Productive Tomato Plants