Tomato

It’s All About the Pectin It gives sauces and jellies an even, thick consistency as they cook. The trouble with fresh tomatoes is that they… Read More »Why Is My Canned Tomato Sauce Watery?

Yep, you heard me right, milk. Most of us aren’t used to adding dairy to tomatoey, meaty sauces, but adding milk to your bolognese adds… Read More »Can I Add Milk To My Pasta Sauce?

Add Pineapple Juice. Yes, you read that right. Tossing raw tomatoes with pineapple juice mimics the acidity and sweetness of a fresh, ripe tomato. Add… Read More »How Do You Sweeten Sour Tomatoes?

Just add a dash of liquid honey: it’s a complex sugar that doesn’t need much to combat an acidic taste. If you have no liquid… Read More »How Do You Get The Vinegar Taste Out Of Canned Tomatoes?

Lime juice Lime juice is the best substitute for lemon juice, as it can be used as a one-to-one replacement and has a very similar… Read More »Can I Substitute Lime Juice For Lemon Juice In Canning?

The simple answer is yes, you may use lime juice in place of lemon juice in home canning recipes, as lime juice is slightly more… Read More »Can You Use Bottled Lime Juice For Canning?

The deep purple pigment develops in parts of tomatoes exposed to sunlight, while the interior flesh remains red. Gardeners can expect fully ripened, medium-sized tomatoes… Read More »Are Purple Tomatoes Green Inside?

As an heirloom beefsteak, the Cherokee Purple tomato is best enjoyed fresh without cooking. What can you use Cherokee Purple tomatoes for? cherokee purple tomatoes… Read More »Are Cherokee Purple Tomatoes Good For Cooking?

Blue tomatoes aren’t new but the varieties today have a great taste as well as healthy benefits. They get their blue color—more of a deep… Read More »Is There Such A Thing As Blue Tomatoes?

Planting & Growing: Sow seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost. Before transplanting after the last frost, harden off the plants by placing them… Read More »How Do You Grow Rainbow Cherry Tomatoes?