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What to Do with Fresh Figs?

Jeanne — Fri, 30 Aug 2024 20:28:30 +0000

What to do with fresh figs? Well, you can eat them, of course. If you are growing figs in Virginia or anywhere else, one thing is clear: the harvest begins in late summer and continues into the fall. The abundance from one or two small fig trees is astonishing. Here’s what to do with fresh...

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How to Make Tomato Juice without a Juicer

Jeanne — Thu, 04 Jul 2024 12:50:50 +0000

I learned how to make tomato juice without a juicer out of necessity – when my garden gave me an abundance of tomatoes. There are only so many tomatoes you can eat in a week! When life hands you a ton of tomatoes…make tomato juice. Or at least that’s the motto around here. This year,...

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Can You Freeze Broccoli Rabe? How to Freeze Rabe

Jeanne — Mon, 22 May 2017 17:58:32 +0000

Broccoli rabe, also called rabe or rapini, is one of my favorite leafy green vegetables. It is easy to grow in zones 5- 7 in the spring and fall. If you have extra, you can freeze broccoli rabe easily. Here’s how to freeze broccoli rabe and store it for use all year long. Storing Fresh...

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