Canning Tomatoes

Yesterday I visited the farmer's market in St. Paul and bought myself a big box of tomatoes that were grown in MN.  The majority of the tomatoes were ripe so I knew I had to do something with it soon or else it would go to waste.

Only four tomatoes left.  Maybe I'll use these in a salad.

I had so many tomatoes and it's not as if I had a lot of people helping me.  Yet, I guess I knew it was that time of the year to can and prepare for the winter.  This past winter, I really enjoyed eating the tomatoes, tomato sauce, and salsa that I canned.  I guess that was my goal for today, to can as much as I could before the summer season's over.

Tomatoes canned in its own juice, salsa, and tomato sauce.

So today, I spent the bulk of the day canning the tomatoes in its own juice, making tomato sauce, and turning it into salsa.  I told my sisters that I really wished they were here with me, not only to help but to also pig out.  There's nothing like sharing fresh homemade salsa with family.  Well, all in all, it was a busy and productive day.

 

I hope you had a productive day too.