Reddened tomatoes appeared a few days ago, and I enjoyed the first one just yesterday. "July-bearing tomato plant" is certainly not a misnomer! In total, I've plucked 8, and more are certainly on the way. They aren't as huge as the beefsteak ones (which are already huge, but alas, green still), so they work well in salads, and also even on sandwiches. Mm, tomato sandwich...Oh, I picked the first lil' cuke today too! And a handful of beans over the weekend, which are yum. Also, peas went into a stir fry, and more are still coming, after noticing some flowers are still coming out there. Mint and sage are doing well, and the first cherry tomato is orange, which means I will be having lots of salads soon (probably a good thing). Mm... I smell an excuse for feta... XD
I also went raspberry and blueberry picking in the last couple of weeks, and have made a batch of jam out of each. I don't think I've ever had blueberry jam, but boy is it YUM. Bring on the blackberries! I hope I don't run out of room for all this jam...Also have acquired a food dehydrator, which has also seen some use drying kiwi (they were on sale!) and apples, and making raspberry leathers (turned out very tasty). I've also used it to dry my mint and pineapple sage, which I will no doubt be glad for in the winter time. Mint especially, when I have a hankering for hot tea. Wait, what am I talking about? I have a cup of tea like every day.
More produce (and updates) to come!
