tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603222641266424303.post9012146674058772912..comments2024-03-29T08:26:06.667+11:00Comments on Samelia's Mum: Strange Days + EPBlanket Anorina @SameliasMumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01210287822137630366noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603222641266424303.post-23637168448708501392020-04-14T07:52:35.371+10:002020-04-14T07:52:35.371+10:00For the tomato sauce recipe, I use the ripest toma...For the tomato sauce recipe, I use the ripest tomatoes we have. Sometimes the local fruit and veg store sells big bags of mixed tomatoes really cheaply, so I try to pick up one of those when I see them. These are often only a day or two away from being "bad" so the sauce gets made straight away.<br /><br />The way I do it is to chop up the tomatoes (skin and all), garlic cloves and an onion or two. A handful of basil leaves and a pinch or two of salt. I put these all into a processor and blitz them up until they're a "chunky chop".<br /><br />Simmer in a pan with a couple of tablespoons of olive oil and balsamic vinegar for an hour or so. The sauce will thicken and reduce to around half. Have a little taste and if it's a little sour, I add a little sprinkle of sugar and let it cook for a little longer.<br /><br />I let the sauce cool and then use a ladle to pour into 'sandwich size' ziplock bags. Close these up and lay them flat in the freezer and they won't take up much space at all. When I need the sauce, I generally just place a bowl of warm water in the sink and place the bag in there to defrost enough to use. One of these size bags is perfect for a quick pasta sauce or for making a couple of pizzas. <br /><br />Good Luck with your tomato plants. I hope you have an abundance of fruit. Our crop wasn't great this summer with all of the water restrictions. Hopefully, next summer will be better. <br />Anorina @SameliasMumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01210287822137630366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603222641266424303.post-32348291004316887362020-04-13T16:14:22.736+10:002020-04-13T16:14:22.736+10:00Your Easy Peasy blanket is lovely in the bright ya...Your Easy Peasy blanket is lovely in the bright yarns...<br />No cooking here but have done a lot of sewing and getting a few UFOs ticked off.<br />Stay safe...Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15151975887674467122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603222641266424303.post-56445135025235865682020-04-12T21:02:54.546+10:002020-04-12T21:02:54.546+10:00Love your EP squares. Going to make a fun, colorfu...Love your EP squares. Going to make a fun, colorful blanket!! Your food pics look DELICIOUS! I've always wanted to try focaccia bread and the rosemary must've smelled up the house so nicely. Have a great week and let's see if you find that sewing machine! Lol!Susie Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01983123679473675732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603222641266424303.post-1626420201944357072020-04-12T09:59:44.894+10:002020-04-12T09:59:44.894+10:00OH my Goodness You are making my mouth water
Your ...OH my Goodness You are making my mouth water<br />Your crochet squares look fantastic and so colourful<br />Home made sauce definitely tastes better as do home grown tomatoes xxretdairyqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08834659886574468759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603222641266424303.post-22752926900262367692020-04-12T08:03:04.318+10:002020-04-12T08:03:04.318+10:00I'm really interested in your blanket and migh...I'm really interested in your blanket and might have to give that a go after I finishing knitting a cardie for Cully May. We're in breadmaking/focaccia mode too. LOL!<br />For us up here in the tropics it's time to plant our tomatoes and other 'summer' veg as winter is the only time they'll grow so we've spent a good deal of every day in the garden while hubby's on school hols. <br />I haven't done much sewing either. After the garden, the cooking and the housework (and that healing soak in the swimming pool afterwards) I kind of collapse on the couch and juts knit for a couple of hours before falling into bed. <br />Can I have your tomato sauce recipe please? We've planted about 12 tomato plants, three times more than last year, so I'm needing extra recipes for long term storage.<br />Stay safe and healthy, Anorina. xxJenny of Elefantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02775654415138120426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603222641266424303.post-12952903665991330072020-04-12T07:29:14.430+10:002020-04-12T07:29:14.430+10:00I loooove your crochet!! So colorful! Cheerful!!
...I loooove your crochet!! So colorful! Cheerful!! <br />Greetings from Argentina. Carolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02359756062981514714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603222641266424303.post-5110403909780748362020-04-12T04:03:38.801+10:002020-04-12T04:03:38.801+10:00Your baking looks so delicious. I might have to ma...Your baking looks so delicious. I might have to make some focaccia after seeing your photo. A lot of people have been baking lately, since people have been complaining about the lack of flour, sugar and yeast at the stores.Shelina (formerly known as Shasta)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03290945204269323129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603222641266424303.post-65458144508599369902020-04-11T22:08:20.777+10:002020-04-11T22:08:20.777+10:00those eggs look interesting! have never had them. ...those eggs look interesting! have never had them. I too have been baking and cooking more than normal - I guess we are all kind "nesting" right now making the most of our enforced stay at home. I haven't make pickles in awhile but I love bread and butter pickles!Karen - Quilts...etc.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07293429657903986492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603222641266424303.post-52546211601320839812020-04-11T18:33:11.234+10:002020-04-11T18:33:11.234+10:00Your blanket blocks are looking wonderful. It is g...Your blanket blocks are looking wonderful. It is good to use what you have in the garden, your sauce and pickles sound great.kiwikidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02267387525703999696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603222641266424303.post-14257897771240708722020-04-11T18:22:27.201+10:002020-04-11T18:22:27.201+10:00I have just printed out the recipe for the pickles...I have just printed out the recipe for the pickles and will enjoy making these next week. My motivation goes up and down, I have days when so much gets done and other days when it is basics only like meals. The blanket is coming along well, enjoy your relaxing time. xKayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00373043952789494619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603222641266424303.post-88896032160151872572020-04-11T16:15:21.440+10:002020-04-11T16:15:21.440+10:00Pretty squares and lots of yummy baking. Enjoy. ...Pretty squares and lots of yummy baking. Enjoy. Karen's Kornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13618971640337051999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603222641266424303.post-82614199168933968872020-04-11T14:51:47.673+10:002020-04-11T14:51:47.673+10:00Love your Easy Peasy blanket blocks - so prettyLove your Easy Peasy blanket blocks - so prettySusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09240985402610409417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603222641266424303.post-71750998471535900962020-04-11T10:40:02.378+10:002020-04-11T10:40:02.378+10:00Thanks for stopping in for FNwF again. I loved hav...Thanks for stopping in for FNwF again. I loved having everyone over (albeit virtually) for a night of crafting. I love how your blanket is progressing too. Stay safe...xoxCheryllhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17394751719819372772noreply@blogger.com