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LauriP
True Blue Farmgirl
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Laurianne
Hertford
North Carolina
USA
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 Posted - Jul 10 2009 : 06:54:14 AM
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 I recently got a catalog from Gardeners Supply Company, and they are a pretty good supplier of all things garden...
And in the section for Tomato Growing Supplies, they have a "Tomato Press" for sale, that looks like it's a pretty spiffy item. The ad sez that all you have to do is load the hopper (10"!!) with tomatos, and turn the handle, and voila!! -- tomato juice!! --
I've always frozen my tomatos, along with any spag. sauce I make, plus if the rare chance happens that all the salsa from one dinner doesn't get eaten, then that too, gets thrown in the freezer.
This little goodie seems like it would save a lot of my time at the stove, 'cause I have always boiled my 'maters down to get a sauce that never seems to come out as thick as I'd like. Does this little contraption make a thick sauce? --
Let me know what ya'll think of this -- I have used this company for several big purchases over the years, an' this press isn't too terribly expensive, ($59.95) but I'd like to get some input on it before making up my mind on the purchase.
Thanx ya'll!!
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
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Posted - Jul 10 2009 : 08:07:42 AM
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Is it like a Victorio Strainer? I LOVE mine if that is the type. That is what you do with it..and it works great. I can alot of tomatoes each year..and it is fun to can tomato juice as well.
Jenny in Utah
Proud Farmgirl sister #24
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
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LauriP
True Blue Farmgirl
239 Posts
Laurianne
Hertford
North Carolina
USA
239 Posts |
Posted - Jul 10 2009 : 09:05:44 AM
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hmmm.let me see..
The ad doesn't say what make the juicer is, just that it makes, "Seedless, Skinless Tomato Sauce in One Simple Step" -- wish it did say what model/company it is.
Hopefully it is the one you have!! -- I just want to have less mess/work/sweat and tears when it comes time to get the 'maters put up!!
Thanx for the info!! Aunt Jenny!
Laurianne |
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Ms.Lilly
True Blue Farmgirl
826 Posts
Lillian
Scotts Mills
OR
USA
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Posted - Jul 10 2009 : 2:37:44 PM
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I LOOOOVE my Victorio strainer! I inherited mine but if I had to buy one, it would be worth every penny!!! Mine gets well used during tomato season and it is great for apples and pumpkin too!
Lillian |
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LauriP
True Blue Farmgirl
239 Posts
Laurianne
Hertford
North Carolina
USA
239 Posts |
Posted - Jul 10 2009 : 2:55:42 PM
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~~ Well, I called the Catalog company, and talked with a very nice customer service rep., (whatta change!!) who told me that the juicer/strainer is a model that is carried by their company, but he didn't have info. on what company manufacturers it.
He did say that he used it last year, and he and his wife were really thrilled with how well it worked. He also mentioned that the online ratings for this were quite good, which he had just read a couple days ago, so that may be a good sign.
I'm going to check on the reviews and do some talking with tom before I make the purchase. Oh, and the rep also said that it can make a good batch of applesauce, pie filling, and wine!! I said, Whoo! -- That may be the deciding part for our oldest son!! LOL!!
I'll let ya'll know what comes of all this!!
Laurianne |
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4216 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
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Posted - Jul 11 2009 : 04:04:23 AM
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I have one like that. In my opinion, it is the only way to do tomatoes. Apple sauce is another thing you can make with it. If you like yours smooth.
Michele |
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mellaisbella
True Blue Farmgirl
1862 Posts
melanie
living on Anne of Green
Gables land
Canada
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Posted - Jul 11 2009 : 12:55:50 PM
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sounds like a great tool!
"we must be the change we wish to see in the world"
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
5216 Posts
Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
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Posted - Jul 11 2009 : 1:32:47 PM
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Are there screens for pumpkin too?
I would love to have a tool like this for tomatoes, apples and pumpkins.
~Sharon
By His Grace, For His Glory
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Annab
True Blue Farmgirl
2900 Posts
Anna
Seagrove
NC
USA
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Posted - Jul 12 2009 : 03:19:59 AM
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Think I had a cheaper model like this and all it did was make a mess in the back.
It strained really well, but the edges of the contraption wern't sealed, and liquid would up geting all over everything.
This particular contraption was red and all plastic.
Hopefully the one you are looking at is a bit beefier and won't make a leaky mess all over.
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Rivergirl_2007
True Blue Farmgirl
332 Posts
Shirley
Karnak
IL
USA
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Posted - Jul 12 2009 : 1:21:33 PM
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| It sounds like a Sqeezo. I used to borrow one from a neighbor and I have been looking for one for years. Can you send me the info to get the catalog. I would love to see if it is what I want plus what other items they carry. |
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
5216 Posts
Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
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Rivergirl_2007
True Blue Farmgirl
332 Posts
Shirley
Karnak
IL
USA
332 Posts |
Posted - Jul 12 2009 : 2:12:24 PM
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| Sharon - thank you. I have ordered my catalog and viewed the online version. If anyone else has a favorite supplier, please let me know. I do not recieve anything other than seed catalogs and would love to see what is available. |
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okiequilter
True Blue Farmgirl
249 Posts
Cathy
USA
249 Posts |
Posted - Jul 12 2009 : 2:50:13 PM
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Lauri ~
Just something to consider - it looks like the strainer you are looking at has a lot of plastic parts. I've had friends that bought those and were disappointed they don't last long because the plastic breaks or cracks. I had a "real" all metal Squeezo made by Garden Way that got a heavy duty work out every summer for 15 plus years while my kids were growing up. Although Garden Way is not making them anymore, I believe another company does make an all metal Squeezo. (Do an Internet search.)
I was surprised to find this link for an original one for sale:
http://www.kaboodle.com/reviews/1979-all-metal-garden-way-squeezo-strainer-model-400-ts-mib
Just consider that even though an all metal one cost more, it may give you a lot more years of service then the one with plastic parts.
Cathyjean
www.AuntDaisysCottage.blogspot.com
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LauriP
True Blue Farmgirl
239 Posts
Laurianne
Hertford
North Carolina
USA
239 Posts |
Posted - Jul 13 2009 : 11:31:21 AM
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Thanx for the info cathyjean - Tom still hasn't decided yet whether or not to buy one of these models anyway, so while he makes up his mind, I'll continue to do some researching and definetly check the model you've told me about. I hate to buy something and then have it do a complete nose-dive on me within 2 years. Some time ago I bought a "microwave canner", and it worked horrible. Within something like 3 years, the things were being recalled, and people were suing the company for illness associated with food poisoning...yeck...I never got my $$ back on the thing when it was recalled, but have learned from that experience.
('m on my way to check your info..thanx
Laurianne |
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Bellepepper
True Blue Farmgirl
1207 Posts
Belle
Coffeyville
KS
USA
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Posted - Jul 13 2009 : 11:51:59 AM
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| I have one of those strainers. Had it for years. Used it once and don't know why I didn't like it or something because I never used it again. I'll have to get it out of the celler and give it another go now that I have someone here at MJF that can give me some hints on what makes it work. Or whatever it was that I didn't like about it. Thanks for bringing it to my attention. I just love this forum, just for ideas like this. Thanks. |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
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Posted - Jul 13 2009 : 11:54:50 AM
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Yep...looks like my victorio strainer alot. Mine has red plastic where the white is on this one..it has worked fine for me for at least 10 years. I would love to get an all metal one..but mine hasn't worn out yet.
Jenny in Utah
Proud Farmgirl sister #24
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
http://www.auntjennysworld.blogspot.com/ visit my little online shop at www.auntjenny.etsy.com |
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okiequilter
True Blue Farmgirl
249 Posts
Cathy
USA
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