tomatoes

I’m hot to start my organic garden but I can’t decide what to plant.  So many good vegetable and so little time and…

Blanching is a method of dropping the fruit or vegetable into boiling water for 30 seconds to 1 minute.  They are then transferred straight into cold or iced water to stop the cooking process. The skin peels right off.

Pico de gallo is a familiar table staple at all meals in Mexico. Made from chopped tomato, onion, cilantro, serrano peppers (jalapeños or habaneros are used as alternatives), salt, and lime juice. Other ingredients, such as shrimp, or avocado, are also sometimes added. Everything tastes better with Pico de gallo on it.

Men’s health has an interesting article on the “25 Ridiculously Healthy Foods” that we need to eat.  Here is the list, but…