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Utahfarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1940 Posts
Portland
Oregon
USA
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 Posted - Oct 03 2005 : 10:10:48 AM
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Because we had a lot of rain this spring, we couldn't put our tomatoes in until way too late and they didn't ripen well. So we have tons of unripe green tomatoes. It's a shame to lose them. Does anyone have any way of using them?
Thanks,
Patricia
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Clare
True Blue Farmgirl
2173 Posts
NC WA State
USA
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Posted - Oct 03 2005 : 10:18:24 AM
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Patricia, there's always Fried Green Tomatoes!  ... but if you're not into that, there are alternatives. I always bring my green tomatoes in, lay them out on newspaper in a cool dark place (my basement), and they will ripen on their own and be just as tasty as if ripened outdoors on the vine! Good luck!
May the sun bring you new energy by day, may the moon softly restore you by night, may the rain wash away your worries, may the breeze blow new strength into your being, may you walk gently through the world and know its beauty all the days of your life. ~~Apache Blessing
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Fabulous Farm Femmes
True Blue Farmgirl
792 Posts
Diane
Lakebay, Tacoma
WA
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Posted - Oct 03 2005 : 10:21:20 AM
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| I have a great recipe for Green Tomato Picalilly (a relishy sort of spread)it is wonderful on sandwiches or as a side with meat like a chutney... |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
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Posted - Oct 03 2005 : 11:19:32 AM
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Patricia..same problem here since we are only 3 hours south of you...and I planted 30 tomato plants this year!!!!
I have 6 boxes of tomatoes slowly ripening in the laundry room..they do ripen..just watch them..seems like they will be green forever and then...boom...ripe ones! My laundry room is the coolest place in the house most days..besides the cellar and I would not be able to keep an eye on them as well down there. I make fried green tomatoes, pickled green tomatoes..will bring you a jar tomorrow.....and use some in salsa too. If you like mexican food much (we do) you can make a great green sauce with green tomatoes, tomatillos and peppers and onions pureed together and cooked until thick...yum!! I may have to try picalilly this year..there are so many versions! My grandma always made it.
good luck!!
Jenny in Utah
Put all your eggs in one basket..and then watch that basket!! Mark Twain |
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Whimsy_girl
True Blue Farmgirl
576 Posts
USA
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Posted - Oct 03 2005 : 10:12:27 PM
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anyone ever try green tomato pie? I found a recipe for it, but it almost sounds gross..If someone could tell me that it's not I'd feel much better about it. I have enough tomatoes to make it, but I am just working up the courage to actually go through with it.
Does anyone have the recipe for the green tomato salsa? of I can't make myself put them in a pie that could be the ticket.
you can be oh so smart, or you can be oh so positive. I wasted a lot of time being smart I prefer being positive. |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
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Posted - Oct 03 2005 : 10:28:32 PM
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I have made it years ago..not gross at all..tastes like apple pie alot! It is worth trying..you would like it I bet.
Jenny in Utah
Put all your eggs in one basket..and then watch that basket!! Mark Twain |
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Eileen
True Blue Farmgirl
1199 Posts
Eileen
USA
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Posted - Oct 05 2005 : 09:19:33 AM
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I have always brought them into the cellar and hung them upside down still on the vine for a week or so. They seem to ripen up that way too. I have a lot of brandywine tomatoes that are going into the hanging mode this weekend. Still hoping to get a couple of ripe ones before I have to bring them in.
Eileen
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pegC
Farmgirl in Training
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Peggi
New Jersey
USA
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Posted - Oct 12 2005 : 5:26:51 PM
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I have 30 tomato plants I keep talking to myself. Here in North Jersey it's getting iffy...38 degrees one night 10 days ago. Ouch! Found www.backwoodshome.com has several good recipes for green tomatoes, plus the storage idea that several mentioned here - in the laundry room, cool place - their extra tip which I have tried with great success - add a few apples here and there to expedite ripening.
Love to hear more about the green apple pie. Recipe anyone?
Peg
Farmgirl in Training
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
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Posted - Oct 12 2005 : 7:07:01 PM
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how funny..that is no doubt why my tomatoes are ripening so fast..there are boxes and buckets of apples stored right now in the laundry room too...I should have thought about that. It is a good thing though since I am ready to get my canning done.
Jenny in Utah
Put all your eggs in one basket..and then watch that basket!! Mark Twain |
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therusticcottage
True Blue Farmgirl
4439 Posts
Kay
Vancouver
WA
USA
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Posted - Oct 12 2005 : 11:27:29 PM
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Green tomato pie is good. It was my dad's favorite. Tastes like apple pie.
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Terre
True Blue Farmgirl
97 Posts
Indiana
USA
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Posted - Oct 24 2005 : 11:09:23 PM
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Hi Patricia! There is a great Picallily recipe in the Ball Canning book that my grandmother use to make. It's a great way to use up green tomatoes and other things you might have left in the garden. It's good especially for breakfast with eggs, on sandwiches, etc. If you can't find the recipe let me know and I will be glad to send it to you. Take care!
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TiaLD77
Farmgirl in Training
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Tia
Punxsutawney
PA
USA
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Posted - Nov 03 2005 : 06:30:27 AM
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I just did up my Green tomatoes In a Chutney last weekend, I have never tried chutney so i am waiting impatiently to try it. The recipie recomends lettign it age 4 weeks.
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