What to do with all these homegrown tomatoes?

[MatticusMania]

If life gives you tomatoes, make tomatoade.

I put mine in big wooden bins and step on them to make tomato wine.

 

[gustobassman]

I've been making this fantastic tomato soup recipe lately.

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I'm lactose intolerant so the cream had to go, but lactose free milk is a perfect substitute. My blender is a hunk-a-junk, so i peel the tomatoes after roasting/before blending so it comes out smooth. Your cooking times may vary, but this recipe kicks booty. A small spoon of garlic-herb cheese like Alouette or Rondele is the perfect topping.

 

[bassteban]

I'd go sexy on those tomatoes.

Mine

 

[Ziltoid]

Mine

Me, the tomatoes, or both?

 

[jaywa]

Can (jar) a bunch for winter, make salsa out of some and donate the rest to the food pantry or a shelter.

Congrats on the bountiful harvest. Wifey and I can't grow food for cr*p.

 

[Passinwind]

Trade for other stuff at a farmers' market (or sell there), or for meals and drinks at a local restaurant.

 

[fdeck]

I take all of the ones that we don't eat right away, blanch, skin, and freeze. During the winter, they're pretty versatile -- sauce, pizza, etc.

At first frost last year, I harvested and pickled the green tomatoes. A family tradition.

 

[bassteban]

Me, the tomatoes, or both?

Oh I don't care- mix it up

 

[placedesjardins]

If you live near a cannery open to the public, you can store your tomatoes in Mason jars. Then, you can use them later in chili or spaghetti sauce.

 

[Ziltoid]

Oh I don't care- mix it up

I see hover isn't the only one that's versatile around here.

 

[bassteban]

I see hover isn't the only one that's versatile around here.

Well

 

[placedesjardins]

Both of you... BACK IN YOUR CAGES!

 

[Ziltoid]

Both of you... BACK IN YOUR CAGES!

Cages? Now THAT'S kinky.

 

[UncleFluffy]

Slice of toasted Italian bread, slice of Roma, slice of Mozzarella, a sprinkle of fresh cracked pepper and some julienned, fresh basil.

This. Though I'd add maybe 1/4 tsp of coarse sea salt for total perfection.

 

[96tbird]

My mother in law amazes me. She can keep tomatoes fresh until February. Use the larger varieties wash and completely dry them leaving zero dirt or moisture. Wrap each one completely in toilet paper (new roll only please and apparently paper towel doesn't work) lay flat in a cardboard beer tray not touching and keep in the cellar where they get lots of sunlight. It's crazy, summer fresh tomatoes in February.

 

[RED J]

Share em ! 98% of the the human race goes googoo for homegrown tomatoes. Not everybody has a garden. Save them from buying those hard little gas reddened cardboard flavored balls down at the grocery store !

 

[placedesjardins]

I have not grown my own tomatoes. They seem to be be loved by bugs in my parent's garden.

 

[Ziltoid]

 

[hdracer]

I'll trade you raspberry's and blackberry's for them.
My new place is over run with them. I pick a ice cream bucket full every day and still don't get most of them.

 

[David Jayne]

Love ziltoid's tomatoe, looks like it's flipping me the bird