Freezing OntarioTomatoes

"Only two things that money can't buy, that's true love and home grown tomatoes." John Denver

Hello followers, hope you're enjoying this lovely day!
Busy, busy, busy... That's the best way to describe our lives around here lately! Not only is work a bit hectic, but we are off to Cuba on Wednesday for my brother Jordan's wedding at the end of the week! Amazing! So, with all of the planning, laundry and packing it's no wonder that I forgot about something important. Our tomatoes!!! We've been eating them as quickly as they ripen and the thought missing out on any of our wonderful homegrown tomatoes made me really sad! Well, that is until I remembered that I could simply freeze them whole! So, I decided to document the method and share this easy process for all of you with an abundance of tomatoes.

Simple and Tasty Recipe:

Freezing OntarioTomatoes

Pick your ripest tomatoes and put on a pot of water to boil. Also, fill a bowl with cold water and set aside. With a sharp paring knife, cut out the stem and score a cross on the bottom of the tomatoes. When the water is boiling, plunge your tomatoes in for a minute or so, until the skins are starting to come away. Lift them out and place them in the bowl of cold water. Peel the skins off and put them into a resealable plastic bag. Seal the bag across, leave a small opening at one end and insert a straw. Take a deep breath and suck out the air (this could take a couple of goes!), until it is as airtight as you can get it. Place the bag into the freezer and store for 6 to 8 months. Enjoy!



I like to freeze my tomatoes whole, but you could also cut them up and continue freezing them with the same method. Believe me when I tell you that it is a great feeling to know that you are eating your home grown tomatoes in the dead of winter! I like to use them in sauces and soups. Well, have a great couple of weeks my fun followers and I will be back with a lot of pictures from our trip and maybe a tasty recipe or two from Cuba! Adios!