There is no such thing as too many tomatoes!

We are steadily moving towards fall and harvest season, this is always a busy time in the garden and in the kitchen.  Hustling to preserve all of the fruits and vegetables before powdery mildew creeps in or that first night time frost takes it all.  This year we planted 40 tomato plants with the hope of having enough preserved for the winter.  So, what can you do with this many tomatoes if canning isn’t your thing? Oven slow roast/dry them and freeze them! Besides eating them fresh, this is hands down my favorite way to consume tomatoes and once they have been slow roasted they are basically candy!

We grew roma and pinky cherry tomatoes and process them the same way.  Harvest just before they are ripe to avoid splitting, remove the stems, wash them and slice them in half.  Some people recommend removing the seeds and flesh from the inside but I leave it and they are equally delicious.  Once they are sliced in half, toss them in olive oil, salt and pepper and if you like a little spice sprinkle with calabrian chili powder.  Lay them cut side up on a large baking sheet covered with parchment paper. Roast at 200 for 8-12 hours, set a timer to check on them every 30 min once you have reached 8 hours, they go from almost done to burnt very quickly.  Remove them from the pan and let cool. Store them in the freezer and pull out a handful for a snack, to chop and add to pasta or soup or to sprinkle in a salad.

Absolutely worth the effort!

Just Listed – CULLY CAPE COD CUTIE

IMPORTANT NOTICE

We care about the health of our community.

Keeping agents and clients safe is our top priority. We will be offering a hand washing station in this listing and ask that only one party is in the home at a time. We have left the house in a way that you should be able to minimize the need to touch or open anything during your viewing. Please take care and use your best judgment.

Thank you!

NOW TO WHAT YOU’RE HERE FOR…

 

CULLY CAPE COD CUTIE  $349,000

5133 NE 73rd Ave
Step into this story book cape cod with stylish updates. Tucked away on a quiet street on the east end of Cully. Come find a great home at the right price. Extra space abound with a fourth non-conforming bonus room, converted garage for extra living space, large mud/laundry room all on a wonderful large lot . Back yard provides all the garden options: raised beds, storage shed, edibles /native plantings and chicken coop! Steps to the new Tom Cully Park, Sacajawea Park with off leash dog area and running path, Kʰunamokwst Park and Gartners Meats. Close to restaurants on Cully Blvd and 42nd ave. Showings for Pre-Qualified buyers only. 
3 bed | 1 bath | 1451 sq. ft.
MLS# 20434144 | Taxes: $2991 | Lot Size: .17 Acre

Celebrate Love

Valentine’s Day is will be here soon, and there’s a whole lot of love going around. How do you celebrate love? How do you feel loved? At Pringle Creek Community, we think love starts with you and self care, and a big part of your life is usually spent at home.  Why not choose to live in a community that promotes health and well-being? The new Net Zero home is a sustainably built and innovative home that is now available in our community.

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Inside the Net Zero home

This beautiful home has a spacious open plan positioned to let the morning sun spill into your kitchen, living room, and even the master on the main. It allows for you to breath easy by using healthy materials that have low to no VOCs. The home encourages indoor-outdoor living and extends out into the courtyard, which is great for outdoor barbeques and entertaining.

Take a jaunt around your community, where there is fresh honey from our honey bees and farm fresh eggs from Cluckingham Palace. Want to start a club on something you’re passionate about? Perfect. We also have the first LEEDPlatinum certified community center and events space that’s a resident amenity.  There are so many wonderful and sustainable amenities offered at Pringle Creek Community.

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Inside the Net Zero home: Master on the main

The Net Zero home is one of a kind, just like Pringle Creek Community. It’s made with sustainable materials like ICF (insulated concrete forms) that help make it highly energy efficient—so efficient and healthful that the home was just awarded with a LEED Platinum certification, the most stringent and highest green certification available for homes. So, not only is it gorgeous and healthy, but it will also save you money in the long run on energy costs. If you’re curious, contact us to take a tour or come by one of our open houses, and see what living sustainably looks like . Spring is around the corner, love is in the air, and this home might just take your breath away. Come see it before someone falls in love with this stunning home.

Open House: Sunday, February 10th, from 11 – 2:00pm