Act Like A Squirrel

Gather food from your backyard and store it away.
(Just don't forget where you put it).

The term Locavore describes a person who eats a diet consisting of food harvested from within an area of 50, 100, or 150 miles. During Midsummer, Farmers markets are brimming with fresh veggies and fruit. Buy now and store for winter.

TOMATOES· A bushel of tomatoes weighs about 53 pounds. You should get 15 to 20 quarts of whole or stewed tomatoes or juice, and half that amount cooked down into salsa. Those 53 pounds yield about 13 pounds dried.

Drying tomatoes: Choose Paste (Roma) tomatoes or a Cherry Variety. Wash, dry & slice in half or quarters. Dry in a dehydrator, a warm oven or on your windowsill. To use: Rehydrate in a little boiling water or veggie broth. Let sit until softened. Use in sauces and soups. Use the water or broth too!

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