How to Satisfy Summer Time Fresh Tomato Cravings Today
By Steve Melton (C) 2005 All Rights reserved
http://www.great-salsa.com
Disappointment reigns heavily when it comes to out of season
tomatoes. Yes, summer is over as the harsh freezing cold
temperatures blanket the entire North American continent and we
are missing, craving more than likely, the incredible taste of
vine ripe tomatoes straight from the garden. Perfectly picked at
their peek of freshness and aromatic fragrance.
Sure you try the produce market at you local grocery looking for
bright red tomatoes that give a little to the touch but don't
feel mushy. Your journey is unsuccessful instead you settle for
the less than perfect specimen, pale and still a little green in
color. Your hope is it will ripen at room temperature on the
kitchen counter and be ready to use in a couple of days.
Disappointment follows it has no taste whatsoever.
Cravings are persistent and lead to more intense desires for the
fresh taste of summer time tomatoes.
Ouch, did you hear the weather report? Several more days of
below freezing temperatures are ahead with no end in sight.
Capt'n Salsa has a simple and acceptable solution for you.
Considering the snow covered garden out the back window and your
cravings are growing more intense each day it is time to reach
for the "canned tomatoes".
Hey hear me out just a minute, okay?
Canned tomatoes, yes whole canned tomatoes are the closest
tasting to fresh tomatoes you can find. Look for whole tomatoes
packed in juice not the sauce or the puree for the best taste.
The whole canned tomatoes can easily be chopped or even added
whole during cooking to most of your favorite recipes. Actually,
go ahead and use the diced canned tomatoes again grabbing the
ones packed in juice.
Diced tomatoes are coarsely chopped during the canning process
saving you a lot of time and of course the messy cleanup of
chopping canned whole tomatoes. Add them right out of the can to
your favorite sauces, soups and pasta dishes, using them just as
you would your fresh garden tomatoes.
Homemade tomato salsa?
Sure, just remember to drain the juice first reserving it for a
special "Bloody Mary" later.
About the author:
Steve Melton, aka, Capt'n Salsa has a vast collection of
homemade salsa and Mexican Food recipes at his web site,
http://www.great-salsa.com discover the Magical Secrets to
Mouth-Watering Mexican Food, too. Visit today for a delicious
winter time
