Tag Archives: tomatoes

Dr Zoidberg and other tomatoes

Posted on August 21, 2012 by westlakemusings

We have standards in my kitchen and some of my garden tomatoes just didn’t make the cut.  They were too weird to be added to the chili.   Check out this tomato…..    Is anyone thinking of Dr. Zoidberg?   What about this … Continue reading →

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Grandma “Strebes” Chili Sauce

Posted on August 21, 2012 by westlakemusings

Its crazy over our way today. I’m drying cherry tomatoes in the oven and  Warren is making up a giant batch of Grandma “Strebes” Chili Sauce.  What a production. Every stove element and inch of counter space is in use.  We … Continue reading →

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Learning about peppers

Posted on August 8, 2012 by westlakemusings

Gary, my next door neighbour is trying to teach me about peppers.  He grows all kinds in his garden.   I know nothing about peppers.  I’m actually afraid to use them.  Which one is the hottest?  How hot?  Will it burn … Continue reading →

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Beginning to harvest

Posted on August 5, 2012 by westlakemusings

I’m thrilled, like a proud momma.  Bounty from my garden is now riping and ready to be picked.  Ripe tomato, still warm from the sun.   UUUMMM  Even Molly follows me as I walk around the garden.  She enjoys eating the cherry tomatoes.    We … Continue reading →

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