I shouldn't have written that I wouldn't display the spoons SINCE I don't know their history, as I probably wouldn't display them in any case. And, actually, I do know that they belonged to a great-great-grandmother I never knew, so that is a little history. Perhaps I will distribute them among my children, as little family heirlooms. My kids all seem to have some interest in all the old stuff. I am glad to know about the tarnish, as I have worried about a few pieces going too far. As for using things, I have begun using china platters and crystal pieces from the 1880s and 1890s that belonged to ancestors, and I love doing it. My mom always treasured these things and displayed them beautifully, but I have decided they are worth more to me and my kids if we use them and appreciate them for their intended purposes. Some of the crystal has a ding or two, some of it is perfect, all of it is beautiful, and Mom remembers that most of it was in use when she was growing up in the 1920s and 30s, so I figure I should use it now. After a lifetime of treating it reverentially, though, I worry and hope I won't regret using them. Sherry

FOAS, I think finer salt would make your recipes much saltier because you'd have a lot more salt in the tsp than you would with kosher salt. Just for fun, now try your experiment with sugar and see what happens. Then measure a tsp of coffee grounds and re measure the same beans after grinding to various degrees. It is more the size of the grains of what you are measuring than anything else, indifferent results. My best friend since sixth grade is a food scientist, so that makes me a know-it-all by virtue of an almost sixty year friendship. ;-)

ACE 55 Large, 10-12 ounce solid, deep red meaty fruits with mild taste. Low acidity. Good foliage cover, determinate vines. 85 days. ALICANTE An old gourmet favorite. Will not wilt when baked or broiled. Heavy crops with excellent flavor. Indeterminate vines. 82 days. AMANA ORANGE ( HEIRLOOM ) This old heirloom features large ( 5 inches in diameter ) beefsteak style fruits that are a distinctive orange in color. Mild flavor. Indeterminate vines. 90 days. ANNA RUSSIAN ( HEIRLOOM ) Pinkish red, heart shaped fruits from Russian stock. Large, early fruits have outstanding flavor and average one pound in size. Ox-heart type foliage on indeterminate vines. 68 days. AVALANCHE A great hybrid variety with large, globe shaped fruits on indeterminate vines. Very disease resistant. Indeterminate. 72 days. AZOYCHKA RUSSIAN The first tomato variety imported directly from Russia. Large, beefsteak type fruits weighing about 10 ounces. Beautiful deep yellow color with a distinctive flavor unlike any American variety. Indeterminate. 85 days. AZTEC A great salad tomato bearing loads of delicious 4 ounce firm fruits on firm, compact vines. Very Disease resistant. Determinate. 68 days. BANANA LEGS Very prolific novelty tomato with yellow, pointed banana shaped fruits that are 4' long by 11/2' wide. Good, meaty delicious plants that are a must for salads. Determinate. 75 days. BAXTER'S EARLY BUSH RED Extra early cherry type on compact, bush type plants. Prolific bearer of orange red delicious salad fruits that will keep up to 28 days when refrigerated. Determinate. 70 days. BEEF KING HYBRID A giant beefsteak with excellent interior color and superior flavor. Large, firm fruits average 10-12 ounces. Crack, disease resistant. Indeterminate. BEEFMASTER HYBRID A hybrid strain of beefsteak type tomato on Indeterminate vines. Solid, meaty and flavorful bright red fruits weighing up to 2 pounds or more. Indeterminate. 75 days. BEEFSTEAK Very large bright scarlet fruits that are very meaty. A favorite whose seeds are must requested. Indeterminate. 80 days BETTER BOY A spectacular mid season tomato with plump, juicy, deep red fruits often weighing more than a pound. Thrives almost anywhere and has excellent disease resistance. Indeterminate. 82 days BETTERBOY HYBRID Improved version of the Better Boy with slightly larger fruits, more resistance to sun scalding and better disease resistance. Indeterminate. 75 days. BIG BEEF HYBRID Smooth, globe shaped fruits weigh 9-16 ounces. Exceptional yields of delicious fruits in almost any climate or soil. Indeterminate. 73 days. BIG GIRL HYBRID Heavy producer of one pound fruits that are bright red, firm and flavorful. Bears full season. Indeterminate. 78 days. BIG PICK HYBRID Large, round smooth fruits. Excellent home garden variety for fresh eating. 72 days. Indeterminate. BLACK BRANDYWINE Great tasting near black one ounce fruits with superior flavor. Indeterminate. BLACK RUSSIAN ( RUSSIAN HEIRLOOM ) Very dark red, almost black fruits 2-3 inches in diameter with a very sweet flavor. Indeterminate. 69 days. BLACK KRIM Very unusual tomato whose skin is so dark red it is almost black in color. The inside of the fruit are dark red and very sweet and tasty. 70 days. Indeterminate. BLACK PRINCE A Siberian tomato with very dark red skin and tender juicy fruits. Interior ranges from dark red to chestnut brown. A deliciously different type of fruit. Indeterminate. 72 days. BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAIN Smooth red fruits to 16 ounces with good texture and flavor. Excellent mountain variety. Indeterminate. 78 days. BONNY BEST An old-time favorite with bright scarlet 8-10 fruits that are solid, meaty and tasty. Does especially good in the North. Indeterminate. 72 days. BRADLEY Pink, 7-10 fruits in clusters. Fruits tend to ripen at same time, making it an excellent canning and freezing variety. Large, strong determinate plants. 80 days. BRANDYWINE ( HEIRLOOM VARIETY ) Amish variety dating back to 1885. Excellent fine flavored rose pink fruits to 11/2 pounds on potato like vines. Days to Harvest: 100. BRANDYWINE PINK ( HEIRLOOM ) A rare version of the Brandywine with slightly acidic tasting fruits weighing 14 ounces or more. Indeterminate. 85 days. BUFFALO ( GREEN HOUSE VARIETY ) Extremely short jointed. Perfect for short winter day areas. Fruits are 7-8 ounces in abundance. Indeterminate. 70 days. BURPEE BIG BOY Large crack-free fruits with superb flavor. One of the most popular garden varieties. Bright red, firm, solid fruits weighing a pound or more. Indeterminate. 78 days. BURPEE BIG GIRL Heavy producer of one pound fruits. Full season bearer. Grows well about anywhere. 78 days. Indeterminate. BURPEE DELICIOUS 78 days. Large, crack free fruits with superb flavor. Bright red, firm fruits weighing a pound or more. Indeterminate. BURPEE HYBRID VF Huge yields of crack resistant flavorful fruits all season long with delicious Burpee flavor. 72 days. Determinate. BURPEE LONGKEEPER Excellent for keeping up to 12 weeks during the winter. Heavy producer of medium sized fruits. 78 days. Indeterminate. BURPEE SUPER BEEFSTEAK Excellent Beefsteak for home garden, truck garden. Very large, smooth delicious fruits. Indeterminate. BURPEE SUPERSTEAK HYBRID Extra large fruits over two pounds on vigorous plants. 80 days. Indeterminate. BUSH BEEFSTEAK Large, sandwich size fruit with deep rich red color. Bushy plants. Determinate. 62 days. BUSH EARLY GIRL HYBRID Extremely early patio type plant with 4' meaty, sweet tasting fruits. 54 days. Determinate. BUSH GOLIATH Excellent producer of large 3-4 inch fruits on compact 3-4 ft. plants. Developed for patios, with a high sugar content. CABERNET GREENHOUSE TOMATO Smooth, round 7-9 ounce fruits with tremendous production and great flavor. 74 days. CALIFORNIA ACE Loads of large, firm fruits on determinant plants. A commercial standard. 80 days. CAMPBELL'S 1327 Loads of medium early fruits that are bright red, smooth and delicious. Indeterminate. 69 days. CARNIVAL HYBRID Large, 7 ounce firm fruits on compact, determinate plants. 70 days. CARO RICH Large 12 ounce fruits with deep golden orange color. High in beta carotene content. Very low acid content, sweet flavor. 80 days. Determinate. CARUSO HYBRID ( GREEN HOUSE VARIETY ) Very heavy producer of 7 ounce fruits under almost any conditions. CELEBRITY HYBRID Super production of large fruit with excellent flavor. CHAMPION HYBRID One of the earliest full size tomatoes. Superior sandwich tomato weighing 6-8 ounces. Fruits are solid, meaty and extra sweet. Semi-determinate. 70 days. CHEROKEE Vigorous plants producing 7 ounce, firm, meaty fruits full of flavor. Matures from inside out. CHEROKEE PURPLE Good flavored pink-purple fruits averaging 8-12 ounces. 90 days. Indeterminate. CHERRY GRANDE HYBRID Very productive hybrid cherry type with large clusters of 11/2' fruits. Determinate. 74 days. CLASSICA HYBRID High yields of perfectly shaped pear shaped fruits, high in sugar and easy to peel. Very good eating quality, probably the best among pear types. 76 days. Determinate. CLIMBING TRIP-L-CROP ( ITALIAN TREE ) Enormous yields on vigorous vines growing to 10-15 ft. Fruits are rich red, meaty and large. COBRA ( GREENHOUSE TYPE ) Well suited for greenhouse production. The plants are vigorous and very productive, with short internodes. The 5-6 celled fruits are very firm and average 6-7 ounces. COLONIAL Widely adapted variety . The medium size fruits are firm, deep red and have excellent flavor. 78 days. Determinate. COSTOLUTO GENOVESE An excellent performer in greenhouse and open air growing conditions. 7 ounce ribbed, firm fleshed, sweet flavored fruits. 90 days. Indeterminate. COUSTRALEE ( French Heirloom ) Large, beefsteak type fruits up to 4 inches across. Soft delicious flesh. 82 days. Indeterminate. CRIMSON CUSHION Very old beefsteak variety with vigorous vines and huge thick fleshed fruits weighing up to 2 pounds. 80 days. Indeterminate. CRIMSON FANCY HYBRID A very hardy plant producing an abundance of 8 ounce super sweet fruits. Determinate. 75 days. DANIELA ( Long Shelf Life ) Fruits are 6-7 ounce, firm and deep red with excellent flavor. Long shelf life of 3 weeks or longer. 77 days. DAYBREAK HYBRID An early producing tomato with large 10 oz. fruits on compact fruits. Sweet and juicy. Determinate. DEBARAO A Russian type plum tomato averaging 3-4 oz. Deep red and perfect for salads and sauces. DEWEESE STREAKED Large, orange yellow fruits with a big red splash on the bottom. 90 days. Indeterminate. DINNER PLATE This one is well named! Its fruits can weigh up to a whopping 30 ounces! Fruits are heart shaped with fine quality, great tasting flesh. DIXIE GOLDEN GIANT ( Heirloom ) An Amish favorite with huge lemon yellow beefsteak tomatoes that have a fruity flavor and few seeds. 100 days. Indeterminate. DOMBITO HYBRID ( GREEN HOUSE VARIETY ) Beefsteak type fruits, meaty and flavorful. Early, heavy crops. DONA HYBRID An early gourmet variety from France with a nearly perfect acid/sugar ratio. Smooth, deep red fruits. Indeterminate. 65 days. DOUBLERICH Bears 2-3 inch deep red fruits rich in flavor with twice the vitamin C as other tomatoes. A great short season variety. 75 days. Indeterminate. DRUZBA ( Bulgarian Heirloom ) Husky plants bearing loads of 12 ounce bright red fruits with pink-gold shoulders. High acid content with sweet/tart flavor. 95 days. Indeterminate. DUKE HYBRID Large 8 ounce fruits, deep red with good flavor. Widely adaptable. 74 days. Determinate. DUTCHMAN ( Heirloom ) Old strain that features purplish pink fruits with mild flavor. Large meaty fruits are very sweet. 80 days. Indeterminate. DWARF CHAMPION ( TREE TOMATO ) Compact, upright 24 inch plants with strong thick stems. Bears loads of purplish pink fruits averaging 5 oz. Potato leaf like foliage. Perfect for small gardens or patios. 70 days. Indeterminate. EARLY CASCADE HYBRID Early, with loads of 4-6 ounce fruits. Highly colored, delicious and long bearing. EARLY CHERRY A fast maturing early cherry type with sweet 11/2' fruits that ripen over a 3-4 week period. Sets well even in cold weather. 55 days. Determinate. EARLY GIRL Produces meaty red fruits averaging 4-6 oz. Excellent color, texture, flavor. Perfect slicing tomato. Indeterminate. EARLY GIRL HYBRID One of the earliest slicing tomatoes with high yields of 6-8 ounce fruits. Indeterminate. 52 days. EARLY PICK HYBRID Large, delicious fruits perfect for fresh market or home gardens. 62 days. Indeterminate. ELBERTA GIRL Bright red fruits, striped in regal gold nestled amid silvery green foliage. A most beautiful plant with delicious 3 ounce plum shaped fruits. Determinate. EMPIRE Main season crops of large 11 ounce high quality deep red fruits. Widely adaptable. 78 days. Determinate. ENCHANTMENT HYBRID ( EGG TOMATO ) Produces 3 ounce egg shaped, red fruits that perfect for salads. Delicious, mild flavor. 70 days. Indeterminate. ESTIVA Beautiful smooth red globe shaped fruits average 6-7 ounces. Very firm with excellent taste and crack resistant. Indeterminate. 70 days. EVA'S PURPLE BALL From the Black Forest of Germany, this one provides almost perfect shaped round, juicy sweet fruits that are purplish pink and almost blemish free. Averages about 5 ounces. Peels very easily. Thrives in hot, humid climates. 78 days. Indeterminate. EVERGREEN As the name implies, this tomato stays green even when ripe. Mild delicious flavor and very meaty. An excellent choice for frying, salsas and conserve recipes. FANTASTIC HYBRID Scarlet, deep globe fruit of medium-large size producing heavy loads of fruits. Indeterminate. FIREBALL A pink fruited hybrid with excellent eating quality. Loads of 6-7 ounce fruits all season. Indeterminate. FIRST LADY Smooth, crack resistant 5-6 ounce early fruits. Bears over long season. Indeterminate. FIRST LADY II HYBRID An improved version of First Lady that is more crack resistant. Perfect for markets. Indeterminate. 68 days. FLAVOR MORE Excellent flavor and long storage. Deep red fruits average 7-10 ounces and will keep for several weeks if picked before turning ripe and stored between 55-70 degrees. 85 days. FLORA-DADE Excellent market tomato for southern humid areas. Good shaped 7 ounce fruits. Open pollinated. FLORAMERICA HYBRID Dark red deep globe-shaped fruits on bushy plants. Heavy bearer, very adaptable. GARDEN HUCKLEBERRY 3 ft. plants produce hundreds of shiny purple black tiny fruits. Fruits should only be picked when completely ripe. Determinate. GARDEN PEACH Medium sized 2 fruits that are pale pink and fuzzy like a peach. Has an excellent full flavor and will keep well for up to 4 months if picked before frost. Indeterminate. 90 days. GARDENER'S DELIGHT German bred variety with long, grape like bunches of 3/4 inch fruits that are very sweet. Will produce until frost. 72 days. Indeterminate. GEORGIA STREAK Rich gold fruits blushed with delicate pink with a red streaked interior. Large fruits weigh between 1 to 2 pounds. Sweet flavor. Indeterminate. GERMAN HEAD Old favorite with large pink beefsteak type fruits weighing up to 2 pounds. Excellent roadside market variety. 90 days. Indeterminate. GERMAN JOHNSON PINK A garden favorite that produces large tasty pink fruits in 65 days. Disease resistant. GERMAN RED STRAWBERRY ( Heirloom ) A German heirloom with delicious uniform fruits resembling in color and shape, but reaching 10 ounces or more in size. In determinate. 80 days. GIANT BELGIUM Huge fruits that average 1 to 2 lbs. and have produced 5 lb fruits!. Dark pink fruits that are so sweet, they are sometimes used to make wine. Very solid flesh. Perfect sandwich tomato as one slice covers the whole sandwich! GIANT OXHEART Large firm, meaty rosy pink fruits that weigh up to 2 pounds. Very few seeds. 90 days. Indeterminate. GIANT TREE Enormous yields on vigorous vines that can grow up to 15 ft.. Need to be trellised. Each plant can produce up to 2-3 bushels of tomatoes. Fruits are rich red, meaty and large. Perfect for canning. GLACIER Extremely cold tolerant, high yielding strain of plant. Flowers early and bears lots of 2 to 3 ounce fruits. 63 days. Indeterminate. GOLD NUGGET 1' oval golden nuggets with sweet flavor on 24' compact plants. Determinate. GOLDEN BOY HYBRID ( LOW ACID ) Low-acid, mild flavored fruit that are golden colored and globe shaped. Very meaty with excellent yields. GOLDEN CHERRY Sweet sugar flavor and high carotene content in golden skin bite size fruits. GOLD DUST Medium sized globe shaped golden orange skinned fruits, firm with excellent flavor. 61 days. GOLDEN JUBILEE Bright golden orange, 2-4 inch fruits with meaty thick walls. Good for home or fresh market. GOLDEN PONDEROSA Giant 8 ft. vines produce loads of flattened and round to oblong golden yellow skinned fruits. Mild flavor. 80 days. Indeterminate. GOLDEN TREASURE ( Storage Type ) Superior flavor for a storage type tomato. Picked green, it will turn golden ripe in 1-11/2 months. More amazingly, it will keep store on your kitchen counter for another month or so! Delicious 2' fruits. Indeterminate. 70 days. GOLIATH HYBRID One of the most popular truck patch tomatoes. Bears sweet, luscious fruits that can average 10 to 15 ounces with perfect wrinkle free skin that is a deep, rich red. Produces yield after yield in only 65 days. Grows anywhere and is very disease resistant. GREAT WHITE BEEFSTEAK Large white fruits with great low acid sweet flavor. Indeterminate. GREEN GRAPE Green when ripe, 3/4' fruits are in clusters. Excellent for fresh eating, roadside stands and homemade pickles. Determinate. GREEN HUSK TOMATO ( TOMATILLO ) 2' fruits are harvested when green, papery husks removed before cooking. Great for Mexican salsas. Determinate. GREEN ZEBRA Fully ripe fruits are bright green with stripes of lighter green. Delightful appearance and full tomato flavor. Determinate. GULF STATE MARKET An old market type with smooth, blemish free 8 oz. fruits with pink red flesh. Indeterminate. 75 days. HALLEY Excellent salad fruits that hold well in the field. Plum shaped 4-6 ounce fruits. 78 days. HARVEST VEE Large red 12 oz. globe shaped fruits. Excellent all purpose tomato with good flavor. 75 days. HEARTLAND HYBRID Rich, dark green foliage protects sweet 6-8 ounce fruits. Indeterminate. 69 days. HEAT WAVE HYBRID Excellent choice for Southern gardens where daytime temperatures stays in the upper 90's. Uniform red fruits are deeply ovate. 74 days. HEINZ1439 A tomato developed by the famous catsup people for making catsup, purees and sauces. If you like making any of these, this tomato is a must. Resists cracking and has excellent foliage cover. Beautiful, delicious fruit in 72 days. HILLBILLY ( HEIRLOOM ) An ancient heirloom from the hills of West Virginia. Fruits are large, mild with an unusual orange-yellow color streaked and mottled with red. HOMESTEAD 24 Rich red, uniform fruits averaging 7 oz. that set under almost any conditions. Raised worldwide. Open pollinated. HUSKY CHERRY GOLD Four ft. tall plants bearing loads of delicious 1' round fruits. HUSKY CHERRY RED Four ft. tall plants bearing loads of delicious 1' round fruits. HUSKY GOLD 5-7 ounce golden fruits on dwarf plants. Early maturity, vibrant fruit color. Indeterminate. HUSKY PINK HYBRID 5-7 ounce pink fruits on dwarf plants. Early maturity, vibrant fruit color, good container plant. Indeterminate. HUSKY RED 5-7 ounce deep red fruits on dwarf plants. Early maturity, vibrant fruit color. Indeterminate. ITALIAN GIANT BEEFSTEAK ( Heirloom ) Italian heirloom featuring giant tomatoes up to 16 ounces. Meaty and delicious. Large yielding. 85 days. ITALIAN GOLD Bears loads of golden orange juicy fruits high in pectin. Good for canning, freezing, fresh eating. JACKPOT HYBRID Large 8-10 ounce. Smooth, globe shaped. Crack resistant. JEFF DAVIS Low acid flavorful pink-purple fruits with a distinctive color weighing over a pound. Vigorous vines with potato leaf foliage. 85 days. Indeterminate. JET STAR Early and compact with good flavor and low acidity. Large globe shaped fruits. Indeterminate. JOHN BAER Old-time favorite with medium sized red globes that are solid, meaty and tasty. Very high yields. 70 days. Indeterminate. JUBILEE Medium sized golden orange fruits averaging 6-7 oz. Has a great meaty flavor. Open pollinated. JUMBO HYBRID ( GREEN HOUSE VARIETY ) Prolific growing, producing large red fruits, capable of producing 20-30 pounds of fruit per plant. JUNE PINK Pretty, rosy pink globe shaped fruits averaging 8 ounces. Good producer. Indeterminate. 75 days. KEEPSAKE HYBRID A long shelf life hybrid with exceptional flavor after storage. Fruits ripen all over at same time from inside out. 70 days. Determinate. KENTUCKY BEEFSTEAK ( Heirloom ) Enormous 2 pound deep orange and delicious fruits. 115 days. Indeterminate. KOOTENAI Good tomato for ripening under poly tunnels, yet bears all season. Flavorful 2-3 inch salad type fruits in abundance. 85 days. Determinate. KYNDIA ( GREENHOUSE ) Very good nematode resistance as well as a good root stock for grafting. Bears loads of good quality fruits. 70 days. LA ROSA Deep red, delicious, pear shaped fruits that are perfect for peeling, dicing, slicing and sauces. 78 days. Determinate. LARGE RED CHERRY Excellent salad tomato with clusters of deep scarlet 1' fruits . 72 days. Indeterminate. LEMON BOY HYBRID Large 7 ounce deep lemon colored fruits with delicious mild flavor. Indeterminate. LIBERTY A heavy producer of 6-7 oz. fruits on strong determinate bushy plants. 80 days. LIGHT PINK OXHEART Light pink, 12 ounce heart-shaped fruits that are very meaty and flavorful. 75 days. Indeterminate. LILLIANS YELLOW HEIRLOOM Large, clear yellow globe shaped fruits weighing up to a pound. Mild, rich flavor. 100 days. Indeterminate. LISA KING Open pollinated variety with big firm smooth 8-10 oz. fruits. Excellent for canning or slicing. 100 days. LIVINGSTON'S PARAGON ( Heirloom ) Dating back to the 1840's, this is a perfect canning tomato. Produces heavy yields of almost perfectly smooth round fruits. 75 days. Indeterminate. LONGKEEPER A long storage tomato that will store up to 3 months if gathered before full ripe. Flavorful orange-red fruits. 70 days. LUNCHBOX Loads of egg size delicious fruits on bushy plants. Good container plant. 62 days. MANALUCIE Medium to large deep globe shaped fruits. Indeterminate with good cover. Open pollinated. MANITOBA Bright red, flattened, good flavored fruits that weigh about 6 ounces. Determinate and easy to grow in a small area. MARGLOBE IMPROVED Smooth, firm globe shaped fruits with good crack resistance. MARGLOBE SELECT Smooth, firm globe shaped fruits with good crack resistance. MARION HYBRID Especially good for the Southeast. Loads of delicious 6 ounce globe shaped fruits. Indeterminate. 78 days. MARIZOL PURPLE An heirloom from Germany with dark purplish pink fruits that are very sweet. Large 8 ounce fruits, will bear till frost. 80 days. Indeterminate. MARMANDE ( FRENCH HEIRLOOM ) An old-time favorite from France that is very popular across Europe. Vigorous vines yields loads of firm, scarlet red round fruits with unique flavor. Indeterminate. 68 days. MATT'S WILD CHERRY Actually a variety of wild tomato that bears loads of super flavorful 3/4' fruits. Great snack tomato. MICRO-TOM The world's smallest tomato with plants only 6-8' tall bearing tiny, flavorful pea sized fruits. Ideal plant for windowsills and containers. MINI-ORANGE Large bush type with hundreds of 11/2' brilliant orange fine flavored fruits per plant. 85 days. Indeterminate. MIRACLE SWEET HYBRID The sweetest tomato we know of. Abundance of deep red, perfect shaped 5-6 oz. fruits. MONTE CARLO HYBRID Excellent home garden variety with full season yields of globe shaped fruits averaging 4-6 ounces. 75 days. Indeterminate. MONEY MAKER One of the oldest heirlooms. Fruits are smallish, about 2-3 inches in diameter and bright red. Usually clustered in groups of 6-10 fruits. Very reliable. 77 days. Indeterminate. MORTAGE LIFTER Large pink fruits over a pound each. One of the best beefsteaks available. Open pollinated. MOSKVICH A very hardy, tasty tomato from Siberia. 4-6 oz. fruits are smooth and delicious. Indeterminate. MOUNTAIN BELLE CHERRY HYBRID Fruits are jointless, bright red and about 11/4' across. Great salad tomato. 68 days. Determinate. MOUNTAIN DELIGHT HYBRID Strong vines bearing uniform 7 ounce fruits. Excellent for commercial or home gardening. MOUNTAIN FRESH Large determinate plants bearing large 31/2' and larger fruits that are resistant to cracking. MOUNTAIN GOLD Yellow fruits with superior disease resistance and excellent production. Open pollinated. MOUNTAIN PRIDE A large fruited, crack resistant green shouldered, jointed tomato. Good trellis type. MOUNTAIN SPRING HYBRID Flattened globe to deep oblate in shape. Excellent flavored 7-8 ounce fruits. MOUNTAIN SUPREME HYBRID Tall vines with good foliage cover. Bright red fruits with delicious flavor. Determinate. MR. STRIPEY Very large yellow fruit with pinkish red stripes. Very mild, low acid. An old time favorite. Open pollinated. NAPOLI Pear shaped 3 ounce fruits. Open pollinated. NEBRASKA WEDDING ( Heirloom ) An old Great Plains favorite with deep orange 10 ounce delicious fruits. 105 days. Determinate. NEWYORKER One of the earliest standard sized tomatoes. High yields of smooth, meaty, scarlet fruits weighing 4 to 6 ounces. Good for short season growers. 66 days. NORTHERN EXPOSURE A great tomato for the Northern States and high elevations where the growing season is short and cool. Deep red 8 oz. fruits. Compact plants. Determinate. 67 days. OLD BROOKS Smooth, blemish free fruits with slightly acidic taste, great for home canning. A good all around variety. 82 days. Indeterminate. OLD GERMAN ( HEIRLOOM ) An old heirloom variety producing huge boat shaped fruits weighing 2 pounds or so. Color is golden yellow with pink to red stripes that varies from fruit to fruit. Excellent for slicing. OLD WYANDOTTE 5-8 ounce yellow fruits with excellent flavor. 75 days. Indeterminate. OLYMIC HYBRID Eight ounce, glossy, firm and flavorful fruits on determinate plants. ORANGE OXHEART Large 3 inch golden-orange fruits weighing 1-2 pounds. Meaty, luscious flavor with few seeds. 80 days. Indeterminate. OREGON SPRING Loads of 3 to 5 ounce meaty fruits with excellent flavor on healthy plants. Sets well in cool weather. Nearly seedless. Perfect for catsup and sauces. Determinate. 60 days. OXHEART Firm meaty pink fruits with thick walls. Large, heart shaped fruits. Open pollinated. PARK'S WHOPPER IMPROVED HYBRID Large 4' fruits in just 65 days. A popular home garden and fresh market variety. PATIO HYBRID Perfect for small gardens, container growing. Medium size fruit with good color, taste PERON ( SPRAYLESS TOMATO ) The world's only sprayless tomato, requiring no pesticides for production. Excellent quality fruits very high in vitamin C.68 days. Determinate. PERSIMMON ORANGE Large, plump golden orange fruits up to two pounds. Very meaty with great flavor. Indeterminate. PIEDMONT Thick walled, excellent shipper. 7-8 ounces. Open pollinated. PIK RED HYBRID Smooth, solid, large globe fruit on sturdy, compact vines. Good for shipping, holds well for local markets. PILGRIM HYBRID Excellent variety for Northern climates as it sets high quality fruits even under cool conditions. Uniform, smooth fruits have superior flavor. Determinate. PINEAPPLE Huge uniquely patterned, beautiful, yellow-red striped fruits make the centerpiece of any garden. Beefsteak type fruits are meaty and delicious and easily reach 5' in diameter. Plants are heavy foliaged to protect fruit. PINEAPPLE GOLDEN Orange fruits with pink stripes. An old heirloom favorite. 12-16 oz. fruits. Open pollinated. PINK CHERRY ( Heirloom ) Small round pinkish fruits only 3/4 inch in diameter. Excellent for salads and pickling. Yields all season. 85 days. Indeterminate. PINK GIRL HYBRID Lovely pink 8 ounce fruits that are very crack resistant. Indeterminate. PINK PING PONG High yields of sweet, pink cherry type fruits. Indeterminate. PLUM LEMON A unique variety from Russia producing extremely heavy yields of lemon shaped fruits with a curious citrus flavor. 95 days. Indeterminate. POLISH GIANT ( Polish Heirloom ) Large, mild and sweet low acid fruits weighing up to 2 pounds. Great for sandwiches, salads and even winemaking. 90 days. Indeterminate. PONDER-HEART Large pink tomato developed in Japan. Good yields of thick, meaty fruits with non-acid flavor and small seed cavities. Good for fresh eating or canning. 75 days. PONDEROSA PINK Very large, meaty, oblate shaped fruits with rough skin and mild flavor. Open pollinated. PONDEROSA RED An old time favorite with extra large beefsteak type fruits that are low acid and almost seedless. Heavy producer. 80 days. Indeterminate. PORTER Drought resistant favorite in the Southeast. Dark pink 2 ounce fruits that are plum shaped. Sprawling vines. Excellent for canning and juicing. 78 days. Indeterminate. PRINCIPE BORGHESE A small plum type from southern Italy about 1' in size. Good for drying in sun or salsas. PRUDENS PURPLE Dark pink, almost purple large fruits to 16 oz. Potato leaf vines. PURPLE CALABASH More of a novelty tomato grown for it's deep purple fruits, flavor is not that good. Indeterminate. PUSA RUBY An early variety from India with uniform, smooth fruits. Great garden variety. 60 days. Indeterminate. RAINBOW Large orange fruits with red spots and streaks. Delicious low acid flavor. 85 days. Indeterminate. RED CHERRY Good for patios, hanging gardens. Pinkish red fruits have great flavor. RED CURRANT The wild red currant from South America. Crisp, sweet and tart taste. 1/4-1/2' fruits. RED PEAR Good container plant with red pear shaped fruits averaging 1/2 oz. RED PLUM Great old time variety for preserves and canning. Red plum shaped fruits are 2 inches by 11/2 inches, weighing about an ounce. 70 days. Determinate. RED ROBIN An extra sweet dwarf that can be container grown. Round, red 11/4' fruits on compact plants reaching only 8 to 12 inches. Ideal for windowsills, patios or hanging baskets. 55 days. Determinate. RED ROSE Vigorous vines with large red fruits. Excellent disease resistance. 90 days. RIESENTRAUBE ( German Heirloom ) A most unusual variety from Germany that produces clusters of red fruits weighing about 3/4 ounce each. Compact plants with good foliage cover. 70 days. Indeterminate. ROMA Red, pear shaped fruit used fresh or for paste. Open pollinated. ROYAL FLUSH Large red slightly flattened globe shaped fruits with smooth skin. RUFFLED YELLOW Yellow accordion shaped fruits, perfect for halving, or using as dessert cups. Excellent flavor. Indeterminate. RUTGERS Popular old favorite with smooth, firm globe shaped tomatoes. Open pollinated. RUTGERS SELECT Old time favorite, ideal for canning. Bright red, heavy walled 7 oz. fruits. Full flavor. SAINT PIERRE ( Italian Heirloom ) A very popular variety with a unique taste and medium to large fruits. A good Northern variety. 80 days. Indeterminate. SAN MARZANO Excellent paste type for soups, sauces, canning and catsup. 3 inch by 2 inch bright red fruits hang in clusters. 80 days. Indeterminate. SANTA HYBRID Prolific amounts of orange red to deep red 1/2 ounce fruit in clusters that resemble elongated grapes. Outstanding sweet flavor. SASHA'S PRIDE Early beefsteak type from the Siberian Mountains. 4 ounce scarlet, extra sweet fruits with thin skins. 55 days. Indeterminate. SAUSAGE Unusually shaped tomatoes, up to 6 inches long like huge red banana peppers. Fine flavored meat for catsup or sauces. SAUSALITO HYBRID Loads of round, deep red fruits weighing about 3 ounces. Ideal for slicing fresh, catsup or salsas. 72 days. Determinate. SIBERIA Russian heirloom variety capable of setting fruit at 38 degrees. Bright red 5 oz. fruits. SILVERY FIR TREE Excellent, attractive patio plant with unusual, lacy silver gray leaves. Produces abundance of 3-4 inch flattened orange red delicious fruits with slight acid flavor. Does require staking in containers. 58 days. Determinate. SMALL FRY HYBRID Sweet, juicy, bite size red fruits perfect for snacks and salads. 65 days. Indeterminate. SOLAR SET HYBRID Able to set fruit even in high temperatures. Full flavored 8 to 9 ounce bright red fruits. 70 days. Determinate. SOLDACKI ( POLISH HEIRLOOM ) Intensely sweet flavor and low acid dark pink fruits weighing a pound or more. 75 days. Indeterminate. SOUTHERN NIGHT A Russian heirloom with dark gray-pink to deep mahogany hued fruits and excellent flavor that retains well even when canned. Determinate. SPARK'S EARLIANA Old time favorite that sets clusters of bright red, delicious fruits. 62 days. Indeterminate. SPOON These are the most delightful miniature tomatoes you will ever grow. They are regular, tasty red tomatoes but they only reach 3/8' or so in size and grow in clusters just like grapes. Great for salads or as a conversation piece. Each plant can bear over a thousand fruits! SPRINGSET Dark red, medium-large deep oblate to globe shaped fruits. STONE An excellent slicing, sandwich and canning variety with high yields of smooth, blemish free 6-8 ounce fruits. 90 days. Indeterminate. STRIPED GERMAN Bicolor center of yellow with red marbling. A German variety with great tomato flavor, medium sized fruits. STUPICE A native of Czechoslovakia with great cold tolerance and superior flavor. Bears loads of 2 ounce fruits. 52 days. Indeterminate. SUB-ARTIC MAXI Extra early tomato for the Northern region. Dwarf bushes bears loads of 2-4 ounce fruits. Great flavor. 58 days. Determinate. SUGAR LUMP ( German Heirloom ) An exceptionally sweet heirloom variety that features heavy yields until frost. Smooth, sweet red fruits in clusters. Fruits average 1' in diameter. 72 days. Indeterminate. SUNCHERRY HYBRID Loads of 1/4' bite size fruits in clusters. Super sweet, thin skinned and juicy. SUNGOLD ( MINIATURE ) A favorite hybrid from England that produces loads of super sweet bite size fruits. It is a very early producer and can even be greenhouse grown. SUNLEAPER A Sunmaster variety widely used for fresh market use. Sets loads of bright red delicious fruits. 69 days. Determinate. SUNMASTER HYBRID Perfect for hot Southern gardens, withstands 90 degree temperatures. Deep red 7 oz. fruits. Very heat resistant. SUNNY HYBRID Very popular commercial variety. Has high yields of uniform, medium to large fruits with thick walls and firm texture. Determinate. 70 days. SUNRAY Large golden 7 oz. fruits on fusarium resistant plants. Open pollinated. SUPERBEEFSTEAK Very meaty, large red fruits on prolific, vigorous plants. 17 oz. fruits. Open pollinated. SUPER BUSH HYBRID Deep green, rich foliage with thick stems and loads of 5 oz. fruits. SUPER FANTASTIC HYBRID An improved variety of the Fantastic. Heavy loads of smooth, meaty, solid fruits averaging 10 ounces. Indeterminate. SUPER SIOUX Good for ares with hot summer temperatures. Bears loads of thick walled, crack free red fruits with slight acidic flavor. 70 days. Semi-indeterminate. SUPER SWEET 100 Bears hundreds of sweet one inch fruits high in vitamin C. Bears till frost. SUPERSONIC HYBRID Large, oblate, mid season fruit that are resistant to cracking. Bears large quantities. Indeterminate. SWEET CHELSEA HYBRID Huge 6 ft. vines yield heavy loads of super sweet, thin skinned fruits. Bears full season, good for fresh market. Low acid. 64 days. Indeterminate. SWEET MILLION HYBRID A true cherry type that is a good container grown plant. Bears heavy loads of 1/2' fruits in triple clusters. Well rounded, deep red color and with multiple disease resistance. SWEETIE Extra sweet with a 12-14 percent sugar content, these are the perfect tomatoes for fresh eating. Loads of 1/2 inch red cherry fruits on compact plants. Indeterminate. 75 days. TAURUS HYBRID Hearty plants yield loads of medium-large fruits with good crack resistance and excellent flavor. 76 days. Determinate. TANGERINE Deep yellow, tangerine shaped fruits with a sweet flavor that resembles a tangerine when lightly salted. 85 days. Indeterminate. TERRIFIC HYBRID High yields of large oblate to globe shaped fruits throughout the season. 73 days. Determinate. THESSALONIKI ( Greek Heirloom ) Uniform baseball size fruits that are resistant to sunburn, spots and cracking. Mild flavor and keeps well even after ripe. Indeterminate. 68 days. TIFFEN MENNONITE ( Mennonite Heirloom ) Heirloom variety of the Mennonites with large, dark pink fruits 4 inches across. Firm with outstanding flavor. Indeterminate. 82 days. TIGERELLA A tangy flavored red meaty fruit with marked stripes of green to yellow. Indeterminate. TOY BOY HBYRID Especially bred for containers and hanging baskets. Tasty, 11/2' fruits on compact plants only 14' tall. 55 days. Determinate. ULTRA BOY HYBRID Smooth, deep globe shaped fruits averaging well over a pound. 72 days. Indeterminate. ULTRA GIRL HYBRID One of the best early staking hybrids. Bright red fruits average 7 to 9 ounces on a compact plant. 62 days. Indeterminate. VERA TOMATO PEPPER ( RED STUFFER ) Bright red bell shaped tomatoes are perfect for stuffing and displaying. 76 days. Indeterminate. WALTER VILLEMAIRE One of the best varieties for the heat of the South. High yields of smooth attractive fruits in the 8 oz. range. Determinate. 75 days. WATERMELON BEEFSTEAK ( Heirloom ) Giant, pink skinned fruits weighing 2 pounds or more with very mild flavor. Oblong shape similar to a watermelon. 75 days. Indeterminate. WHITE POTATO LEAF Makes beautiful white sauces for gourmet dishes. 4 to 5 ounce fruits have a pleasant acidic taste. 85 days. Indeterminate. WONDER BOY HYBRID A main crop hybrid with large meaty fruits weighing a pound or more. Particularly suited for Southern climates. 80 days, indeterminate. YELLOW BRANDYWINE Prolific yields of 12-20 ounce golden yellow fruits with creamy texture. Potato leaf plants. 100 days. Indeterminate. YELLOW CHERRY Loads of 1/2 inch super sweet yellow fruits or snacking or salads. 70 days. Indeterminate. YELLOW GIANT BELGIUM ( HEIRLOOM ) Giant sized golden fruits with mild delicious flavor. 95 days. Indeterminate.

Cookalong #31-----Strawberries!!!!!!!!!!!! clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by wizardnm (My Page) on Mon, Jul 12, 10 at 18:43 Time for a new Cookalong. Katiec choose strawberries for our focus ingredient. They are just getting ripe in her area, so let's help her out with some awesome strawberry recipes. Next Cookalong July 25. Nancy Here is a link that might be useful: Cookalong #30 -------- TOMATOES!!!!!! Follow-Up Postings: o RE: Cookalong #31-----Strawberries!!!!!!!!!!!! clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by denise8101214 (My Page) on Mon, Jul 12, 10 at 19:05 I was hoping someone would pick strawberries! We have had wonderful ones from the farmers' markets the past two weeks. Here is a link that might be useful: All the other cookalongs o RE: Cookalong #31-----Strawberries!!!!!!!!!!!! clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by doucanoe (My Page) on Mon, Jul 12, 10 at 22:23 Yumm! Ours are about done, here. I picked 16 pounds a few weeks ago and made lots of stuff! This liqueuer is good, and was originally posted by a CF member, but I don't recall whom, and I don't think he/she posts anymore. So I will share this with you! I have 2 quarts of it aging as we speak.... Scrumptious Strawberry Liqueur 3 c fresh strawberries, stemmed & washed 1-1/2 c sugar 2 c 100 proof vodka 1 c water 1/2 tsp lemon zest 1 tsp orange zest 1 tsp fresh squeezed lemon juice Crush strawberries and sugar together in bowl. Let stand for about one hour. Transfer to clean 2-qt container and add vodka, water, lemon zest, orange zest, and lemon juice. Cover and let stand in a cool, dark place for 2 days, shaking frequently. Use a fine-mesh strainer to strain out solids. Discard. Transfer liqueur to clean container, cover, and let stand for 1 week. Rack or filter into final container. Age for at least 1 month more before serving. Yield: approx. 1 qt. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ This salad is always a hit. It's from the St. Paul Hotel which is a 5 star hotel in downtown St. Paul that I worked for back in 1993. Strawberry Spinach Salad with Poppyseed Dressing Source: St. Paul Hotel Dressing: 1 c sugar 1/4 c poppyseeds 1/2 c Sesame seeds 1 c salad oil 1/2 c raspberry vinegar dash paprika 1 T worcestershire sauce 1 T minced onion Combine sugar and vinegar and whisk until sugar is dissolved. Add remaining ingredients and chill well. Serve over baby spinach leaves and sliced strawberries. Garnish with brie cheese wedges. (You may want to half this recipe, as it makes a lot of dressing...) Linda o RE: Cookalong #31-----Strawberries!!!!!!!!!!!! clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by lpinkmountain (My Page) on Mon, Jul 12, 10 at 23:17 Doucanoe thanks for posting that liqueur recipe, I'm always on the lookout for those. This year I made pear and apricot. I love it mixed in with wine. This recipe for Strawberry Bannana Bread is something I will probably make this week if I have time, as a present for the new BF. He likes strawberries and bannana bread. I'll be using my frozen ones though. Source: Sweetpea on "The Mixing Bowl" Web site. She states: "My own creation, tweaked further for better results." Strawberries, bananas and orange marmalade OH MY!!! Servings: 12-16 Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 70 minutes Total time: 1 hour and 25 minutes Ingredients: 2 eggs 1 cup sugar (I'm sure I will use 2/3 cup!) 2 ripe bananas, coarsely chopped (do not mash) 1 3/4 cups coarsely chopped strawberries 1/4 cup orange marmalade 1/2 cup melted butter 2 cups flour 1 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. baking soda 2 tsp. vanilla 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, optional Directions: Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Microwave butter in a large microwave-safe bowl for 1 minute. Add the sugar and vanilla and mix until blended; stir in eggs, orange marmalade, baking powder and soda, mixing well. Add the flour and blend until well combined, do not over mix. Fold in the strawberries, bananas and walnuts (optional) until just well incorporated. Turn batter into a 10-inch greased and floured loaf pan (I use Baker's Joy spray), batter will be very thick. Tap loaf pan on the counter twice, to settle any air bubbles. Bake in a 325 degree oven for 70 minutes or until a cake tester, inserted in center of loaf, comes out clean. Allow to cool for 10 minutes on a wire rack and then remove from pan, return to rack, and wrap with a thin cotton tea towel. Cool for several hours before cutting. NOTE: Wrapping the bread in a towel, allows the crust to steam a bit and makes it much easier to slice. Here is a link that might be useful: Triple Tasty Treat o RE: Cookalong #31-----Strawberries!!!!!!!!!!!! clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by teresa_mn (My Page) on Mon, Jul 12, 10 at 23:31 doucanoe - have you seen the St. Paul Hotel since it was remodeled a couple of years ago? My sister was the designer. Also - did you work with Heidi S. in the restaurant there? o RE: Cookalong #31-----Strawberries!!!!!!!!!!!! clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by jessyf (My Page) on Wed, Jul 14, 10 at 7:09 Dipped in a very old balsamic vinegar..... o RE: Cookalong #31-----Strawberries!!!!!!!!!!!! clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by doucanoe (My Page) on Wed, Jul 14, 10 at 8:41 Teresa, I worked in the catering/sales department. I knew a few of the restaurant employees, but don't remember most of them after all these years. Sadly, I haven't been back there in years. I'll have to get downtown one of these days and stop in. Just so as not to hijack this thread, here is another recipe! LOL I made this for the first time with the berries I picked a couple of weeks ago. The only thing I would change is I would double the amount of cream filling. It is thick and there wasn't enough to completely cover the bottom crust. I think this would be really good with a shortbread crust, too! Free Image Hosting at Strawberry-Almond Cream Tart 36 honey graham crackers (about 9 sheets) 2 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons butter, melted 4 teaspoons water Cooking spray FILLING: 2/3 cup light cream cheese 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon almond extract TOPPING: 6 cups small fresh strawberries, divided 2/3 cup sugar 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted Preheat oven to 350°. To prepare crust, place crackers in a food processor; process until crumbly. Add 2 tablespoons sugar, butter, and water; pulse just until moist. Place mixture in a 9-inch round removable-bottom tart pan coated with cooking spray, pressing into bottom and up sides of pan to 3/4 inch. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool completely on a wire rack. To prepare filling, combine cream cheese, 1/4 cup sugar, and extracts in a medium bowl; stir until smooth. Spread mixture evenly over bottom of tart shell. To prepare topping, place 2 cups strawberries in food processor; process until pureed. Combine strawberry puree, 2/3 cup sugar, and cornstarch in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring with a whisk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low; cook 1 minute. Remove glaze from heat, and cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally. Combine 4 cups strawberries and juice; toss to coat. Arrange berries, bottoms up, in a circular pattern over filling. Spoon half of glaze evenly over berries (reserve remaining glaze for another use). Sprinkle nuts around edge. Cover and chill 3 hours. Note: You can use either an 8 x 12-inch rectangular pan or a 9-inch round tart pan. The recipe also works with a 9-inch springform pan and a 10-inch pie plate. Nutritional Information Calories: 289 (28% from fat) Fat: 8.9g (sat 4.2g,mono 1.7g,poly 0.5g) Protein: 4.5g Carbohydrate: 48.7g Fiber: 3g Cholesterol: 15mg Iron: 1.3mg Sodium: 242mg Calcium: 59mg Jean Kressy, Cooking Light, APRIL 2003 Linda o RE: Cookalong #31-----Strawberries!!!!!!!!!!!! clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by ruthanna (My Page) on Wed, Jul 14, 10 at 9:30 Strawberry season is finished here but I certainly enjoyed them this year. You can see in the photo that the local ones are a deep red all the way through " no white in the centers. This new recipe I made this summer was from an old cookbook so you can decide if you want to use the uncooked eggs or not. I made it in individual serving dishes rather than in the pie shell. The flavor was reminiscent of the "fruit fluffs" that used to be served in the tearooms of my youth. STRAWBERRY CHIFFON PIE One 9-inch baked pie shell 1 envelope unflavored gelatin ¼ cup cold water 3 eggs, separated ¾ cup sugar, divided 1 Tbs. lemon juice 1 cup crushed fresh strawberries Whole strawberries for garnish Soften the gelatin in the cold water. In the top of a double boiler, beat the egg yolks together with ½ cup of sugar and the lemon juice. Cook and stir over boiling water until the mixture thickens. Add the gelatin-water mixture and stir until it dissolves. Remove from heat and stir in the strawberries. Pour into a large bowl and chill about 30 minutes, or until the mixture begins to set. Beat the egg whites until they hold stiff peaks, then beat in the ¼ cup of sugar, a little at a time, until the egg whites are stiff and glossy. Fold the egg whites into the strawberry mixture and pour into the prepared pie shell. Chill at least three hours before serving. Garnish with strawberries, if desired. Photobucket o RE: Cookalong #31-----Strawberries!!!!!!!!!!!! clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by terri_pacnw (My Page) on Wed, Jul 14, 10 at 14:19 I love AnnT's Chocolate Strawberry Shortcakes...That's my favorite shortcake.. Maybe she'll share the recipe again...I know where my printed copy is..but not my computerized copy.. o RE: Cookalong #31-----Strawberries!!!!!!!!!!!! clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by katiec (My Page) on Mon, Jul 19, 10 at 19:21 One of our favorites (besides chocolate covered strawberries) is to dip a berry in sour cream and then roll in brown sugar...mmmm... Similar, I think this is an old tupperware recipe: a caramel-ey dip made with softened cream cheese, brown sugar and a bit of vanilla. I made this last year, from Mes Confitures. I thought the mint sounded odd, but the flavors all worked well (I think I'll use more pepper next time): 2lbs Strawberries, (weigh after washed, hulled & sliced in half ) 1 1/2 lb sugar (about 3 1/2 cups) 1 lemon zest and juice 8 fresh mint leaves, hand shredded 8 black peppercorns, freshly ground In a ceramic bowl, add the strawberries, lemon zest and juice, and sugar. Fold together just to mix and cover with parchment paper and let macerate overnight in the refrigerator. Next day, bring the preparation to a simmer in a preserving pot or large saucepan. Stir gently to dissolve all sugar for about 5 minutes. Strain through a sieve and hold the fruit separately while you return the syrup to the pan and bring to a boil, cooking on high til concentrated at 221F on a candy thermometer. Add the fruit back into the pot with the mint and ground pepper. Return to boil for about 5 minutes, stirring gently. Check the set. Fill clean, hot jars and process 10 minutes in a boiling water bath. And this one made our fair judge swoon. She said it was true preserve. from an old Ball blue Book: * Exported from MasterCook * Strawberry Preserves Deluxe Recipe By :Katie, from BBB Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Preserving Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 1/2 quarts strawberries 5 cups sugar 1/4 cup lemon juice Combine strawberries and sugar in a large saucepot. Let stand 3 to 4 hours. Bring slowly to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Add lemon juice. Cook rapidly until strawberries are transparent and syrup is thick, about 10-12 minutes. Ladle into a shallow pan, Let stand, uncovered 12 to 24 hours in a cool place. Shale pan occasionally to distribute strawberries throughout syrup. Heat strawberries and syrup until hot throughout. Remove from heat. Skim foam if necessary. Ladle hot preserves into hot jars, leaving 1/4" headspace. Adjust two-piece caps. Process 20 minutes in a boiling water canner. Source: "Ball Blue Book" Copyright: "1995" Yield: "4 half-pints" o RE: Cookalong #31-----Strawberries!!!!!!!!!!!! clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by compumom (My Page) on Tue, Jul 20, 10 at 2:12 Alexa- Where are your stuffed berries? Just yesterday I was telling DD about them! o RE: Cookalong #31-----Strawberries!!!!!!!!!!!! clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by gbsim (My Page) on Tue, Jul 20, 10 at 5:56 Could someone remind me did the cookalongs change to be just done whenever now? Do we actually cook or just share recipes? I posted on another thread about my Louisiana Peach "Brandy" and got a few questioning replies and though I really rarely drink here I am with another alcohol based recipe for my Strawberry Margarita Pie!!!! I've been making it for years so it's definitely T&T. This is a beautiful dessert (very high... fills the whole springform pan to the top); no baking even the crust; great for parties since you make it ahead of time and it can easily serve 10. Works just as well in the off season using frozen berries. Definitely not the very young as there is close to 3/4 cup of alcohol in the recipe. Grace Strawberry Margarita Pie 2 cups hulled and halved strawberries ( I cram and heap them into the cup and use a generous 2cups or more... well really I don't think I even measure any more!) 4 T granulated white sugar Crust: Graham Crackers (1 inner package plus 4 more big rectangles) 6 T granulated sugar 1/2 cup butter, softened 3/4 cup condensed milk 7 T tequila 6 T Triple Sec 1 T fresh lime juice a couple of small shaves of lime rind with a microplane 2 cups whipping cream Toss the strawberries with the 4 T sugar and set aside for at least an hour to allow juices to form. Butter or grease a 9" springform pan. Crush the graham crackers in the food processor. Buzz in the 6 T of sugar and blend in the softened butter til combined. Press up the sides and across the bottom of the prepared springform pan. Rinse crumbs out of the food processor and use it to puree the softened strawberries (and their juices) with the condensed milk, tequila, triple sec and lime juice. Transfer puree to a large bowl (really large!) Whip the cream until stiff peaks form. Fold about 1/3 of the cream and the little bit of lime rind into the puree. Then gently fold in the rest of the whipped cream. Pour into the crust. Cover with parchment or wax paper and freeze at least 12 hours. To serve: Unhinge and remove the side of the pan and garnish if desired with strawberries, mint and/or lime slices. Allow to stand at room temp for a little while to soften before cutting. I usually put some sliced strawberries on each plate. o RE: Cookalong #31-----Strawberries!!!!!!!!!!!! clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by lpinkmountain (My Page) on Tue, Jul 20, 10 at 15:00 We're supposed to cook the recipes and post the recipes that we intend or would like to cook. I always do this with the best of intentions of cooking them, but only manage to "cook along" within the time frame about 10% of the time. If you count the times I EVENTUALLY get around to making one of the recipes it's more like 40%, but sometimes it is months later, the way my schedule seems to go. I would say 30-40% is pretty much my average of how often I get to my "to try" file of recipes, under the best of conditions! o RE: Cookalong #31-----Strawberries!!!!!!!!!!!! clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by murphy_zone7 (My Page) on Wed, Jul 21, 10 at 4:42 My all time favorite with strawberries is Annies Fruit Salsa from . I use more than a pound of strawberries, leave out the raspberries, add blueberries, and use peach for the preserves. This stuff is great on yogurt too and I have just eaten it with a spoon!! No chips necessary. Murphy Here is a link that might be useful: All Recipes o RE: Cookalong #31-----Strawberries!!!!!!!!!!!! clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by caliloo (My Page) on Wed, Jul 21, 10 at 12:48 Sorry about not including the Stuffed Strawberries earlier, I thought everyone might be tired of seeing them or hearing about them. I make them a LOT in the spring. Stuffed Strawberries 2 8-ounce packages cream cheese, softened 1 cup sifted confectioners sugar 2 teaspoons almond extract 2 quarts fresh whole strawberries, capped In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, almond extract until smooth. Spoon mixture into a pastry bag with a medium star tip or spoon into a zip-top freezer bag. Chill one hour. (If using a freezer bag ­ after chilling, clip corner of bag.) Quarter strawberries from tip to stem end without cutting through stem end. Pipe cream mixture into strawberries. Chill until ready to serve. These go over really well after dinner whether they are served on a crystal tray or on a disposable plate at a picnic. Photobucket I also went overboard with them at the last swim picnic, I piped the cream cheese stuff onto Oreos and then topped them with sliced strawberries. Photobucket o RE: Cookalong #31-----Strawberries!!!!!!!!!!!! clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by ritaotay (My Page) on Thu, Jul 22, 10 at 4:11 Not really a recipe or any real cooking involved but here's my latest passion... Lightly toasted bagel smeared with a good portion of creamed cheese on both sides, a good sprinkle of sugar and a bunch of sliced strawberries... Works well with the freeze dried strawberries too... Hugs, Rita o RE: Cookalong #31-----Strawberries!!!!!!!!!!!! clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by sally2 (My Page) on Thu, Jul 22, 10 at 9:47 One of my favorite things to do with good fresh strawberries is very, very simple. Cut them up and add them to my home made granola in the morning. Of course, just popping them in my mouth works, too! Sally o RE: Cookalong #31-----Strawberries!!!!!!!!!!!! clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by wizardnm (My Page) on Sun, Jul 25, 10 at 20:04 Time for a new topic.... pulling a name from those that contributed..... >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Doucanoe Linda, please choose and post your choice here. Nancy o RE: Cookalong #31-----Strawberries!!!!!!!!!!!! clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by wizardnm (My Page) on Sun, Jul 25, 10 at 22:43 Bumping so Linda notices. o RE: Cookalong #31-----Strawberries!!!!!!!!!!!! clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by lpinkmountain (My Page) on Mon, Jul 26, 10 at 10:15 I wasn't able to make the bread, I was visiting my aunt and she does not like to share the kitchen! I have bananas on the shopping list and hope to make the bread some day. But now I have banana blueberry muffins to eat up!! Plus applesauce which is waiting to become applesauce bread. Single me can only eat so many baked goods! o RE: Cookalong #31-----Strawberries!!!!!!!!!!!! clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by jenn (My Page) on Mon, Jul 26, 10 at 12:40 Oh my, what a nice collection of new recipes here! My favorite way to eat strawberries is on top of good vanilla ice cream, or added to plain yogurt along with some granola or chopped walnuts. Or dipped in chocolate!! o RE: Cookalong #31-----Strawberries!!!!!!!!!!!! clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by wizardnm (My Page) on Mon, Jul 26, 10 at 17:27 Linda (Doucanoe) hasa craving for....Peaches! Here is a link that might be useful: Cookalong #32 ---------- PEACHES!