It's that 'tomato' time of year!

foxie48 Black Russian, they don’t look much, but the taste is divine.

We had never grown tomatoes because DH is allergic to them but this year a friend gave him three or four plants and now we have loads which I shall have to eat on my own. He was told what types they were, but not being terribly interested, he forgot.

I remember my mother bottling them - she would have about 40-50 Kilner jars on the shelf each year.

I suppose I shall boil them down, strain them and freeze them. I can use strained tomatoes in soups and stews, DH is only allergic to the pips.

JackyB I know someone who is allergic to red tomatoes but can eat orange ones very happily.

This idea appeared on a Facebook page today. I'm going to give it a go next time I have the oven on for something.

^I cleaned the tomatoes, cut them into halves or quarters depending on their size. Put them on greaseproof paper, sprinkled them with salt, oregano, basil and a bit of garlic salt. Oven on 130C or gas mark 1/2 for 2 1/2 - 3 1/2 hours or until they look cooked and a bit dried but not burnt. Let them cool. Put into a clean jar with 1 clove garlic and a bay leaf. Then just put olive oil over them. I shall keep them in the fridge but not sure how long they’ll keep. I shall used the oil afterwards for when I make bread to give it a twist.

Just tasted one and yum but reckon be nicer after a week or so. Just been told - take garlic out after a couple of days. Be sure to keep the jars of tomatoes refrigerated^

Enjoyed many cherry tomatoes. Were overwhelmed last week when many turned so made pasta sauce have frozen four portions which we shall enjoy this winter. So much nicer than jars etc

I bought 4 tomato plants this year, and I thought they were all the same but two were salad and one was cherry. Not sure what the other ne was but .ay have been currant as they were very small. Of maybe the trough I grew them in wasn't big enough. Salad tomatoes are very nice though. Shop bought don't seem to have any flavour nowadays.

This sunny period should ripen up any green lingerers I hope!

JackyB I know someone who is allergic to red tomatoes but can eat orange ones very happily
That's interesting, lixy, thanks