For the Love of Tomatoes

 I came across this great link for all you tomato lovers that may have an over abundance.... not always a bad thing!

Here is a great way to store your tomatoes and some great recipes too!

http://www.cooksillustrated.com/howto/detail.asp?docid=1173&Extcode=L1HN3BA00

My Jungle Gardens!!

 I have been asked recently to update  folks on how my gardens are looking. They are a bit insane and we have had to add more trellises for vertical space for the cukes currently giving us about 6 or so a day. I had to recently pull the peas out as their season is done. I could replant a second round but I am not feeling that ambitious right now.
Here are a few pics of our gardens- hope you enjoy!

Happy Goat Carmel Sauce ROCKS!!!!

WOW! Who knew carmel sauce good be sooo incredible! Happy Goat set me up so I could tell you how great they truly  are.
They offer a few flavors but I was lucky enough to try their famous Scotch Carmel Sauce made with 12 year old Single Malt Scotch  from award winning distillery Aberlour  and their Vanilla Bean ( my favorite ). The Scotch Carmel  sauce is very rich and decadent with a toasty oak flavor and light on the Scotch flavor.  All of Happy Goats  Carmel sauces are made with all natural goat's milk which lends to it's creaminess.  The goat's milk comes from  eco-friendly farms free of pesticides,antibiotics and growth hormones.  How great is that??!!!
My favorite being the Vanilla Bean. It's super thick and rich with the perfect amount of vanilla and salt. I have to say I enjoy eating it straight from the jar but one spoonful is all you need to get your fix. This jar stays hidden when others come over ;) Wish someone carried this close by!
Check  them  out for yourself!http://www.happygoatcaramel.com/products.html

Crunchmaster -The BEST gluten free crackers yet!!!

 I took a chance one day, something I feel I do all the time now I have to eat gluten free and tried a new cracker by Crunchmaster. These are incredible! They are thin and super crispy while having great flavor. They offer their 7 Ancient Grains in Sea Salt and Cracked Pepper and Herb and have a line of Multi Grain Crackers in White Cheddar, Roasted Vegetable and Sea Salt.  The Cracked Pepper and Herb is very mild in pepper and with a light herb flavor which pairs really well with mild  cheeses. The Multi Grains are my favorite with ingredients like quinoa, millet, flax and amaranth making these crackers a very healthy snack option and come in a 4.5 oz resealable bag. The Multi Grain Sea Salt was awarded by Fitness Magazine, Best Savory Snack at it's 5th Annual Healthy Food Awards with only 120 calories for 15 crackers,3 fat,90 sodium and 3 fiber.
I recently sampled them with friends while on vacation and at a BBQ and people preferred these over the wheat cracker offerings.
 I hope folks will try these crackers even if you don't need to eat gluten free because they are great snack alternative. I am sure you will be hooked like me!
Thank you Crunchmaster for your generous offering to let me try all of these! You have a loyal customer in me ! Check out their site and to download a $1 off  coupon! http://www.crunchmaster.com/products.aspx   I am also happy to say that The Vermont Country Store  in Weston VT will be carrying the Original and Multi Grain Sea Salt!!!!! Come by and check them out!