Brandywine Cowlicks Again

VC Scott · July 29, 2013

I have sung the praises of this tomato before, but I will never again plant 8 of them. I don't know what to do with them. Dear wife wants her kitchen counter back.

Harvest 7.29.13.jpg

The pinks are Brandywine Cowlicks. In back are some Black Krim. To the right are a few German Red Strawberry, Cherokee Purple and JD Special C Tex.

efisakov · July 31, 2013

I had the same problem last year. I made tomato sauce for the first time, then the second time and you guessed it. My son can not wait to have his favorite meatballs with home made sauce. I do not add anything to that sauce, tomatoes do the trick. I do not cook it for 2 hours neither, just 35 minutes and it is the best you ever had.

Deborah · July 31, 2013

Scott, I have a great idea ! Your DW gets her counter space back and I, being only a short drive away, help free up her counter !

VC Scott · August 1, 2013

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Originally Posted by Deborah

Scott, I have a great idea ! Your DW gets her counter space back and I, being only a short drive away, help free up her counter !

Don't know if the DW would approve of me sharing my heirlooms with another woman. This is my biggest so far. A heart shaped doubleblossom. 1lb 11.5oz.

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COMPOSTER · August 1, 2013

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Originally Posted by efisakov

I had the same problem last year. I made tomato sauce for the first time, then the second time and you guessed it. My son can not wait to have his favorite meatballs with home made sauce. I do not add anything to that sauce, tomatoes do the trick. I do not cook it for 2 hours neither, just 35 minutes and it is the best you ever had.

Ella,

Alittle more explanation on the sauce please. When you say you do not add anything to the sauce do you really mean nothing? No salt, pepper, oregano, basil, onions, peppers ect?

Glenn

efisakov · August 1, 2013

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Originally Posted by COMPOSTER

Ella,

Alittle more explanation on the sauce please. When you say you do not add anything to the sauce do you really mean nothing? No salt, pepper, oregano, basil, onions, peppers ect?

Glenn

Salt only. I mixed Ananas Noir/Black Pineapple with what ever else was in abundance. Trying to put together sweet and acidic to my taste. Half was pureed and other half cut into small pieces. I cleared tomatoes from seeds and gel prior to that. Ananas Noir has that unforgettable smell when cooked.

Deborah · August 1, 2013

Scott, your DW should get the heart shaped one !

COMPOSTER · August 2, 2013

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Originally Posted by efisakov

Salt only. I mixed Ananas Noir/Black Pineapple with what ever else was in abundance. Trying to put together sweet and acidic to my taste. Half was pureed and other half cut into small pieces. I cleared tomatoes from seeds and gel prior to that. Ananas Noir has that unforgettable smell when cooked.

Thanks Ella. Never made my own sauce before. You make it sound so simple and delicious. Going to take the plunge and try your way.

Glenn

efisakov · August 2, 2013

Do not take my word for it, every one does it differently. There is a threat called "Lets talk sauce!" Read that one for some more inspiration. Good luck with sauce.

Riceloft · August 2, 2013

I used the method in this thread to make sauce this year. Way easier than other methods I had tried.

July 29, 2013	#1
VC Scott Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: San Marcos, CA Posts: 352	Brandywine Cowlicks Again I have sung the praises of this tomato before, but I will never again plant 8 of them. I don't know what to do with them. Dear wife wants her kitchen counter back. Harvest 7.29.13.jpg The pinks are Brandywine Cowlicks. In back are some Black Krim. To the right are a few German Red Strawberry, Cherokee Purple and JD Special C Tex.

July 31, 2013	#2
efisakov Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: NJ, zone 7 Posts: 3,162	I had the same problem last year. I made tomato sauce for the first time, then the second time and you guessed it. My son can not wait to have his favorite meatballs with home made sauce. I do not add anything to that sauce, tomatoes do the trick. I do not cook it for 2 hours neither, just 35 minutes and it is the best you ever had. __________________ Ella God comes along and says, "I think I'm going to create THE tomato!”

August 2, 2013	#9
efisakov Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: NJ, zone 7 Posts: 3,162	Do not take my word for it, every one does it differently. There is a threat called "Lets talk sauce!" Read that one for some more inspiration. Good luck with sauce. __________________ Ella God comes along and says, "I think I'm going to create THE tomato!”

July 31, 2013	#3
Deborah Riding The Crazy Train Again Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: San Marcos, California Posts: 2,562	Scott, I have a great idea ! Your DW gets her counter space back and I, being only a short drive away, help free up her counter !

August 1, 2013	#7
Deborah Riding The Crazy Train Again Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: San Marcos, California Posts: 2,562	Scott, your DW should get the heart shaped one !

August 2, 2013	#10
Riceloft Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Parma, Ohio (6a) Posts: 299	I used the method in this thread to make sauce this year. Way easier than other methods I had tried.