tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post7739258658239013611..comments2024-03-28T09:43:28.311+00:00Comments on Magnon's Meanderings: Open the flood gates.Cro Magnonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-79591972083420686512016-08-27T04:43:57.165+01:002016-08-27T04:43:57.165+01:00The Tomato variety I grew this year is 'Supers...The Tomato variety I grew this year is 'Supersteak', and each fruit is now weighing a minimum of 400 gms. They are both huge and delicious.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-41837111881594675262016-08-27T04:42:06.012+01:002016-08-27T04:42:06.012+01:00We're lucky with the climate here; not hot eno...We're lucky with the climate here; not hot enough for many exotic fruits, but warm enough to grow everything without too much worry.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-50868039701547484422016-08-26T18:50:03.994+01:002016-08-26T18:50:03.994+01:00I join your praise of the sun ripened tomato. I h...I join your praise of the sun ripened tomato. I have started visiting a farmers market every three days so that I can always find tomatoes at peak ripeness, without being over-ripe. As you say, this might continue well into September.<br /><br />Best wishes and happy harvesting.Franceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08352407314710067616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-65376765761771816572016-08-26T15:33:04.671+01:002016-08-26T15:33:04.671+01:00I am green with envy at all that produce Cro.I am green with envy at all that produce Cro.The Weaver of Grasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947971556343746883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-8129016651093811132016-08-26T15:29:44.151+01:002016-08-26T15:29:44.151+01:00I use the Le Parfait, Familia Weiss, jars with sea...I use the Le Parfait, Familia Weiss, jars with sealing capsules and screw tops. I cook up what ever mix I'm using Toms, Peppers, and Aubergines for example), fill the jars, then sterilise for one hour. The jars keep for at least two years.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-33708188324895708902016-08-26T14:39:49.228+01:002016-08-26T14:39:49.228+01:00Do you can the peppers the "regular" way...Do you can the peppers the "regular" way, or do you use a pressure type of canner? I've never canned peppers (or eggplant, but I'm not a big fan), but many many tomatoes. -Jenncoffeeontheporchwithmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17618627688821849806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-62645144254722356562016-08-26T14:27:46.805+01:002016-08-26T14:27:46.805+01:00Scrumpin'. Not the same!Scrumpin'. Not the same!Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-84995193334481366642016-08-26T13:56:28.670+01:002016-08-26T13:56:28.670+01:00Fried tomatoes with bacon on toast is a dish made ...Fried tomatoes with bacon on toast is a dish made in heaven. Now is the season too.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-64169899877560510692016-08-26T13:55:33.552+01:002016-08-26T13:55:33.552+01:00If I could only grow one thing it would be a Tomat...If I could only grow one thing it would be a Tomato plant; preferably of the Marmande type.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-25657726863226725352016-08-26T13:54:38.634+01:002016-08-26T13:54:38.634+01:00They are now all eaten.They are now all eaten.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-1711049449667855182016-08-26T13:36:17.817+01:002016-08-26T13:36:17.817+01:00An easy late summer breakfast. Brown some bacon. D...An easy late summer breakfast. Brown some bacon. Drain, add some tomatoes and peppers. All proportions to your liking. Serve on top of toasted bread or buns. Happy eating.Life In The Seniors Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18186161053521494126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-57260436446752170432016-08-26T13:10:04.508+01:002016-08-26T13:10:04.508+01:00I'll wait a week then before I go thievin'...I'll wait a week then before I go thievin'.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10787732343048847565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-11441570531180441982016-08-26T13:09:46.714+01:002016-08-26T13:09:46.714+01:00i can not remember the taste of "real" t...i can not remember the taste of "real" tomato.Yaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15181961536405061470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-22369811340225297212016-08-26T12:44:59.009+01:002016-08-26T12:44:59.009+01:00How wonderful! Enjoy your harvest! How wonderful! Enjoy your harvest! Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12512800812290518552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-48339854289161092016-08-26T11:57:21.145+01:002016-08-26T11:57:21.145+01:00Both; these three were from the field (still a bit...Both; these three were from the field (still a bit young), but I do have some growing at Haddock's. They were nice, but need another week maybe.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-19481028634655280722016-08-26T11:22:46.680+01:002016-08-26T11:22:46.680+01:00Do you grow your own sweetcorn or are they from th...Do you grow your own sweetcorn or are they from the farmer's field?Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10787732343048847565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-5151543211498640972016-08-26T11:21:40.563+01:002016-08-26T11:21:40.563+01:00We've just picked another ton of tomatoes this...We've just picked another ton of tomatoes this morning. Paul is making more batches of tomato soup and sauce for the freezer.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10787732343048847565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-5542050520237612822016-08-26T10:35:47.850+01:002016-08-26T10:35:47.850+01:00Comfy chair.Comfy chair.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-53016349352981373752016-08-26T10:23:09.881+01:002016-08-26T10:23:09.881+01:00...and a sofa for a nap! X...and a sofa for a nap! XMariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01525028325800849416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-72246145916487583912016-08-26T09:19:47.129+01:002016-08-26T09:19:47.129+01:00The sweetcorn is for lunch in a couple of hours...The sweetcorn is for lunch in a couple of hours' time.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-75095001352728712502016-08-26T09:19:11.587+01:002016-08-26T09:19:11.587+01:00It all comes right in the end; it always does.It all comes right in the end; it always does.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-51633048845947191752016-08-26T09:18:48.647+01:002016-08-26T09:18:48.647+01:00It would have to have a pleasing roof and pinnacle...It would have to have a pleasing roof and pinnacle, otherwise just reasonably roomy.<br /><br />The knife is already there.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-39168538715966384892016-08-26T09:06:15.387+01:002016-08-26T09:06:15.387+01:00And a designated knife.And a designated knife.pottyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06834163803780455512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-32698645043681001982016-08-26T08:41:43.909+01:002016-08-26T08:41:43.909+01:00Yes a shed! Aesthically pleasing one? What makes a...Yes a shed! Aesthically pleasing one? What makes a good looking shed?Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00267703049258030590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-39797536176254779532016-08-26T08:34:18.308+01:002016-08-26T08:34:18.308+01:00It all looks good especially those homegrown sweet...It all looks good especially those homegrown sweetcorn.Susan Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14400003572211042194noreply@blogger.com