tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post4795674927006864926..comments2023-10-21T16:38:35.007-05:00Comments on Thoughts from Frank and Fern: The Nutrition of Tomatoes & PeppersFrank and Fernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15570058990887565563noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-37158531953381610772014-10-06T11:34:33.398-05:002014-10-06T11:34:33.398-05:00That's a good thing to know, CQ. You are farth...That's a good thing to know, CQ. You are farther north than we are, so our weather may hold out a little longer. But the pests may be twice as bad by then. Good information, thank you.<br /><br />Fern<br />Frank and Fernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15570058990887565563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-71833754067143760312014-10-06T08:52:49.462-05:002014-10-06T08:52:49.462-05:00Just to share we have tried the two crops of corn ...Just to share we have tried the two crops of corn and for us that second crop is never yields what the first crop yields. The second crop ALWAYS suffers more from pests than the early spring crop does and although we do get some ears they have to be culled much heavier due to pests ( deer, coon and corn borer) Hugs CQthe canned quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08161381921874364319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-61489577283918973342014-09-30T18:08:36.606-05:002014-09-30T18:08:36.606-05:00We have a friend that makes up fresh salsa that is...We have a friend that makes up fresh salsa that is easy to eat the whole jar in one setting. Once we came up with a good salsa recipe that we like, nothing else compares. I'm sure yours is the same way. Fresh, chilled and lots of it. Good luck with your harvest, Fiona.<br /><br />Fern<br />Frank and Fernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15570058990887565563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-46631027345310101972014-09-30T12:36:51.375-05:002014-09-30T12:36:51.375-05:00Our Peppers have been slow here, well not just our...Our Peppers have been slow here, well not just ours everyones....a cooler summer. However they are now officially loaded with green peppers and Ralph has had to actually stake a couple of the plants to help them handle the sheer weight of their fruit! I can now finally make Salsa. It is something everyone should make, it is easy and lets face it so much better than store Salsa! Yours looks lovely!Fionahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05348495575211204989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-36078641182669909622014-09-28T15:40:39.069-05:002014-09-28T15:40:39.069-05:00You're right, Just Me, they are nutritious, de...You're right, Just Me, they are nutritious, delicious and I seldom have any difficulty growing them. Your list of food just makes all of us hungry! Thank you for sharing.<br /><br />FernFrank and Fernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15570058990887565563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-31507163758053727202014-09-28T14:59:11.288-05:002014-09-28T14:59:11.288-05:00That's great advice from your aunt, Rue. It...That's great advice from your aunt, Rue. It's also good to see you have a head start on your seeds. I always keep the admonition, never plant your last seed, in the back of my mind, just in case the crop fails. I'm glad you enjoy your time here. Thank you for sharing.<br /><br />Fern<br />Frank and Fernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15570058990887565563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-71584978534193729372014-09-28T11:20:47.107-05:002014-09-28T11:20:47.107-05:00Each year I always include tons of tomatoes and pe...Each year I always include tons of tomatoes and peppers for exactly these reasons that you've listed. <br /><br />Tomatoes are just so useful and nutritious as a base for so many dishes, they simply must be grown...salsa, lasagna, chili, spaghetti, minestrone...<br /><br />And peppers are such a good source of Vitamin C that I always grow lots of those. It's hard to get sufficient Vitamin C from a garden outside of Florida or California, citrus growing areas. Peppers, rose hips and broccoli are the best options I've found so far. <br /><br />It sure doesn't hurt that tomatoes and peppers are delicious to boot!<br /><br />Just MeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-91937916799042966042014-09-28T08:43:58.455-05:002014-09-28T08:43:58.455-05:00I was thinking about seeds two weeks ago. so i ord...I was thinking about seeds two weeks ago. so i order some that I need for next year from Seed Savers. I try to save my own but due to crop failure this year i need to order some.<br />when growing up our aunt told us to can enough for 2 years because you never know when you will have a crop failure, as in this year. I've followed her advice all my gardening years.<br /><br />I enjoy your blog very much!<br />Rue<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-28305184403671452992014-09-28T08:03:39.477-05:002014-09-28T08:03:39.477-05:00Thank you, Bellen. I didn't see that option on...Thank you, Bellen. I didn't see that option on the nutrition page. Now others can go look up the differing amounts. I appreciate that.<br /><br />FernFrank and Fernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15570058990887565563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-89282026456724952702014-09-27T23:15:56.992-05:002014-09-27T23:15:56.992-05:00I see you use the same site for nutrient informati...I see you use the same site for nutrient information that I do. If you use the down arrow where it shows '1 cup cherry tomatoes' you will find other choices such as one medium raw tomato. Also, cooked tomatoes have different values because cooking reduces the size so a cup of canned tomatoes no salt will have almost double the amount of calories and carbs & fiber. Remember that the net carb amount is the carb less the fiber. For diabetics the net carb count is what we're looking for.Bellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17249001827113998376noreply@blogger.com