Thursday, September 30, 2010

So Many Green Tomatoes...

If you grow tomatoes, your garden is probably full of green tomatoes right now. What to do with all that unripened bounty and for that matter, the ripened bounty, too? One answer is preserving. It may sound intimidating but it is worth conquering your fears to eat yummy, local foods throughout the winter. Here are a couple of books to help you get started.







Canning and Preserving for Dummies is a quick and simple guide to the basics of canning and preserving. It uses clear language to explain these easy processes which will preserve this year's harvest. It also includes numerous recipes for jams, jellies, pickles, etc. A great beginner's guide!












Once you've gotten the hang of preserving, check out The Art of Preserving: Sweet and Savory Recipes To Enjoy Seasonal Produce Year Round. This is a mouth watering collection of preserving recipes from Williams Sonoma. It includes a delicious recipe for pickled green tomatoes. Happy preserving!

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