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[Pamela]

Thanks for the tips. That was just what I was looking for. Probably what I would have done but its great to know I was on the right track. I love this site!

[ddpie]

Pamela, I know, right? It's always great because you get so many suggestions. One of the things I love about the site too!

BQ- I ran across something interesting about the heirloom plants too. When they bloom, you can cover just some of the blooms with like cheesecloth (or maybe it was something else?) then, once the fruit begins to grow remove it. That way, it prevents it from being cross-pollenated. Have you heard of that? Have you done it? Of course, it's too late now, but that would be cool to try out next year. (I don't have any heirlooms this year anyway)

[Pamela]

Well I'll get my seeds cleaned and labeled and maybe if mine are any that u ladies would like I could mail you some. Will have to see how many I am able to come up with.

[BiscottiQueen]

Hi, DD yeah... I posted the cheese cloth cover things on my blog...

I posted a more detailed over of all the seed saving tips over on my blog today for anyone interested!

http://fromseed.blogspot.com

Pam, I use a gardening site for help called http://www.TheEasyGarden.com I am Vfem over on their forum. We have a seed trading train where everyone trades, sells or buys seeds and cuttings! Its great!
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[Gigi421]

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[ddpie]

Beautifus Karen!

[Pamela]

I love your pics. I would love some of those big tomatos right now!!
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[Gigi421]

Thanks DD
Pamela, those are supposed to be purple and we haven't eaten them yet cause I don't know what to do with them. I guess I'll just put them in a salad tomorrow. Did you see the post in Meet UPs for a trip to Dresden?
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[Pamela]

On food network today they did a tomato salad with heirloom tomatos and it looked really good. It was on the show 5 ingredients.

I didnt see the trip but I'll look it up.


Panzanella Stuffed Heirloom Tomatoes
Ingredients
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4 large heirloom multi-colored tomatoes, about 3 pounds
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
1/2 red onion, very thinly sliced
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar, divided, plus more as needed
1/4 cup garlic flavored olive oil, plus more as needed
4 ounces thin grissini, broken into 1/2-inch pieces
Directions
Cut the top 1/4-inch off each tomato and reserve. With a serrated knife, cut the interior membrane away from the outside skin without cutting through completely; scoop the membrane and seeds out with a spoon and transfer to a strainer set over a bowl to drain. Season the hollowed tomatoes and the membrane in the strainer with salt and pepper.

Put the onions in a small bowl and cover them with 2 tablespoons vinegar and a pinch of salt. Let stand 10 minutes; this will remove some of the raw sharp flavor of the onion. In a bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon vinegar, the garlic oil and 1/4 cup of the drained tomato water. Season well with salt and pepper.

Coarsely chop the drained tomato membrane and put in a mixing bowl. Drain the onions and add them along with the grissini pieces. Drizzle the dressing over the bowl and toss very well; season again and add more oil, tomato water and vinegar, as needed, to evenly moisten the stuffing. Stuff each tomato with 1/4 of the stuffing and garnish with the tomato tops. Chill until ready to serve.
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[Gigi421]

Thanks, although I had to look up what grissini was It sounds like something we would like.
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