We had our first killing frost this week. This seems early to me, but it may be because I have only gardened for three years. The last three years there have been no frosts before December. (I checked the Frost Date Map for Alabama and it says that our average first frost date is November 21 to 30, so I guess I was right.)
I didn't have much in the garden, since I am not doing a fall garden this year, but there was one volunteer tomato plant. I was hoping that it would have time to ripen, but the frost came. So I made green tomato pickles (from the Ball Complete Book of Home Canning). This is one of my family's new favorite recipes. I made it many times during the summer, when we had a glut of cherry tomatoes. It was easier to just pick them green and make this fantastic recipe than to try to figure out what to do with them after they ripened.
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Very interesting idea for pickles! They look great, something to try with the green tomatoes next year.
ReplyDeleteThanks. We really enjoy them. :) Thanks for stopping by.
DeleteIt is sad but even when I could eat tomatoes, I couldn't get into green tomatoes. My neighbor just loves them and thinks I'm crazy.
ReplyDeleteWe don't eat fried green tomatoes, but the family just loves these. :) I am sorry that you can't eat red tomatoes any more. I know you used to love them.
DeleteI guess we are all in the same boat with the weather and the frost! Your green tomato pickles look yummy. I have never made them but you are making me want to try! Have a blessed Thanksgiving! Nancy
ReplyDeleteYes, I think you are right. Cold weather seems to have set in here. Our family really enjoys the green tomato pickles, so it worked out good, I guess.
DeleteHappy Thanksgiving to your family, too.
Never eaten green tomatoes before, the pickles sound delicious, will try it someday.
ReplyDeleteWe love them. Thank you for stopping by. Happy Thanksgiving.
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