We have eaten about half of the 20# box of tomatoes, they are tasting better each day as they ripen...Remember that phrase?.."Vine ripened or tree ripened fruit," it was the ultimate in flavor...As people demand fruit that isn't the least bit soft, doesn't have a bruise mark on it, the growers have opted to pick fruit before it is ripe, so it will travel well...Rock hard peaches at Safeway, come to mind...They never ripen up to taste good and in this day and age, some people have never tasted a good peach!...Luckily the tomatoes continue to ripen off of the vine, but still not like "true" vine ripened.
I have more cukes and tomatoes ordered, more pickles to make and tomatoes to roast in the days ahead...Herb has hauled all the newly made dill pickles downstairs to the waiting cellar shelves, I couldn't do all of this canning/jarring without his help...He carries empty jars upstairs and full jars down, he has opted to bring big boxes up and small boxes down, making more trips, but easier. 😀
Last night as I checked water, I took some photos in the evening light...The sweet peas are putting on quite a show...They continue to bloom as long as I keep them picked, so they don't go to seed...It was another lovely evening after a very hot day...Hugs To All...OWAV:)
PS...The recipe for the cream sauce over potatoes and carrots, is light and delicious...1/2 cup thick cream, bring to a simmer, add juice from half a lemon, add garlic powder, salt, pepper and simmer until it starts to slightly thicken, add finely grated Parmesan cheese...Much thinner than cream sauce with flour...I like it better.
Sun just going down.
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