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Yesterday Lucy Puggle and I built another garden box. 2 down, 14 more to go. And, did I tell you, I think I might have a new boyfriend? He works at the Home Depot in the lumber department. Twice this week I’ve walked in and asked him to pick out boards for me {I want Read More >>
With so many tomatoes this year, I wanted to try and make tomato paste. While searching online I found this recipe, the ingredients looked so simple, I just had to try it out. And guess what? It turned out freakin’ awesome! Ingredients 5 lbs. tomatoes 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil plus 2 tbsp. Salt Read More >>
Looking for something to make with all those heirloom tomatoes you’ve got piled high on your kitchen counter right now? Well this recipe for roasted heirloom tomato salsa should do the trick. Just be aware though this salsa will disappear quick! Ingredients 2 pounds heirloom tomatoes,chopped 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced {best Read More >>
Mama Mia! Check out this Cherokee Purple Tomato I found yesterday while I was picking tomatoes. This gorgeous heirloom tomato weighed in at 1 pound 5 ounces. Not too shabby if you ask me. After I spotted the Cherokee Purple tomato I ran inside and made the HH come out and take a picture of me holding Read More >>
Lucy the puggle dog and I were outside working in the greenhouse yesterday and thought we would snap a few pictures for you. As you can see, Lucy is full of energy. She likes running in and out of the greenhouse like a crazy pup, hoping I’ll drop a tomato or two for her to Read More >>
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