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Farmgirl Chapter Chatter:  Putting away for winter  |
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TinaTina
Chapter Guru
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Tina
Bethel Island
CA
USA
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 Posted - Oct 22 2026 : 2:27:39 PM
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For this merit badge I have learned to freeze tomatoes a better way. Usually I blanch them put them in an ice badge, peel then freeze tomatoes for soups and stews BUT I like this way….,simply put tomatoes in a ziplock bad and freeze. When you need a tomato for soups or other dish, put them out on a plate and thaw. This will make the tomato really easy to peel
Cook and eat
I just thought I would share
Tina
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MaryJanesNiece
Farmgirl Guide
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Krista
Utah
USA
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Posted - Oct 23 2026 : 2:22:16 PM
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Tina, thank you for sharing! I have always peeled my tomatoes first. I will have to give this one a try.
Krista
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TinaTina
Chapter Guru
42 Posts
Tina
Bethel Island
CA
USA
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Posted - Oct 23 2026 : 6:43:33 PM
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Krista
Yes. Try freezing the tomatoes and then letting them thaw. It really is a lot easier
Tina
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
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Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Oct 27 2026 : 05:31:37 AM
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I always put them in boiling water to pop the skin and peel. Such a messy job. Thanks for the tip Tina!
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Nancy Joplin
True Blue Farmgirl
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Nancy
Ontario
California
USA
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Posted - Oct 28 2026 : 7:57:02 PM
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Thanks for the tip, Tina! Sounds like a much easier way if you plan to freeze them!
Nancy 8352
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
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Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
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Posted - Oct 30 2026 : 06:39:28 AM
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That's a great tip Tina! Thanks for sharing with us. I love homemade tomato soup.
Dawn in IL
I cannot endure to waste anything so precious as autumnal sunshine by staying in the house." - Nathaniel Hawthorne |
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TinaTina
Chapter Guru
42 Posts
Tina
Bethel Island
CA
USA
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Posted - Oct 30 2026 : 09:20:27 AM
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I’m glad everyone can use this tip in tomato’s as I love doing it this way
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Farmgirl Chapter Chatter: Putting away for winter |
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Putting away for winter
