Mom’s Tomato Sauce

The amounts are whatever amount you have, and whatever amount you think tastes good. Taste as you go and it will be delicious! Make a big batch and freeze it for summer goodness all winter long. 🙂 Ingredients onion carrots cherry tomatoes (optional) red wine, if you have it garlic tomato paste lots of medium-large […]

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Herbed Potato Salad

I like to leave the skins on the potatoes for this easy and refreshing potato salad. Use whatever herbs you prefer or have on hand; I’ve sometimes used mint and lemon balm in addition to or instead of the ones listed below. This salad is perfect for a summer picnic. 6 cups potatoes, cut into […]

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How to Dry Herbs

Swish herbs in a bowl of cold water, wrap in paper towels or a clean dish towel and shake well. Next, tie them in bunches and hang them upside down in a cool, dark place. When they’re dry, crumble the leaves and store them in small airtight jars. Dried herbs are more pungent in flavor […]

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Storing & Handling Herbs

To keep your herbs fresh for the longest amount of time, store them upright in a glass of water in the refrigerator after you’ve slightly trimmed the stalks. Another option is to wrap them in a damp paper towel and store them in a plastic bag in the refrigerator vegetable drawer.

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