Preserving Your Harvest- Easiest way to Freeze Tomatoes and The Straw Trick

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11 жыл бұрын

This is the quickest, easiest way in the world to preserve tomatoes.
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@edgecru5her 3 жыл бұрын

The straw deal worked so well I broke out laughing. Fantastic! Thank you for sharing

@tetet7phils 9 жыл бұрын

i got two great ideas from this video: preserving tomatoes and using straw to vacuum...thanks, such brilliant ideas

@JameyReads 2 ай бұрын

That DIY vacuum sealer is the greatest thing I’ve seen today 😂❤

@CaliKim29 2 ай бұрын

That's funny!!! Thank you for watching and hope that you have subscribed, Jamey - CaliKim

@JameyReads 2 ай бұрын

@@CaliKim29 I definitely have! I just found your channel and I love it. ☺️

@CaliKim29 2 ай бұрын

This is great Jamey, great to have you. You may also enjoy collabing with other gardeners on my Monday Livestreams at 12pm PT - no on holidays. Gardeners show up early in the chat and ask each other questions. We also have in the chat the SmartPots and Monterrey Lawn and Garden Team, available for questions and insights . If you can't make that, the livestream is available for playback. CK

@samuelkerbo4243 10 жыл бұрын

we usually always go and pick tomatoes from local organic farmers or grow them and cook them into to sauce which we then can them, but it always ends up being to much work. So this time i picked my tomatoes i tried your method. Today i just pulled a bag out to make sauce for chicken Parmesan and tasted fresh as it was from the garden loved your tips especially the straw tip. thank you.

@johnsmith-sw7ii 3 жыл бұрын

LOL I also do your straw trick on everything in freezer bags and yes....my wife laughs at me too!

@Jkaye13 Жыл бұрын

I LOVE how you vacuum sealed that! Slick! 😊

@ISLANDHARMONYSTJ 7 жыл бұрын

AWESOME VIDEO. So excited to know i can freeze tomatoes whole instead of having to can them and lose that nutrition. I am a new gardner and watching videos like crazy to get up to speed and minimize mistakes my first year.... then on top of that I thought i had to learn how to can foods too. SO GRATEFUL that i have an easy way to store my first harvest. Thanks you. Just love all of your videos.

@trishlilly7863 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video. Nothing better than garden vegetables to cook with.

@ItsaboutMakingnotBuying 7 жыл бұрын

CaliKim29 A cheap way to vacuum seal a bag. To get the air out of the plastic bag after you fill it. I get a deep pot and fill it with water, then I close the zip lock part leaving just the corner open a little bit. Then I submerge the plastic bag in the water, the water will force the air out of the bag and then I close it.

@jillarrowood8935 9 жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness I love this ziploc baggie tip! I cannot believe I never thought of this. Simply genius.......another great video from CaliKim, keep them coming!

@sharonstevens432 5 жыл бұрын

Short and informative! I am impressed with your vacuum-packed seal using a straw. Brilliant! I'll be using that idea for sure!! Thank you!!

@lynnpeterson6149 Жыл бұрын

Love that Vacuum Seal technique. Thanks for the info. I never knew tomatoes could be stored in the Freezer. No more giving away the Crop!

@younes86hotmail 2 жыл бұрын

wow never thought about the using a straw. what a smart woman!

@yvonnemesle8446 Жыл бұрын

What a kool hack! Now I don't need a vacuum packer! THANKS!

@CaliKim29 11 жыл бұрын

Hi John - glad you found it funny - like I said my family always laughs at me too - but it does the trick! I watched your garden update and it looks like you will be needing those freezer bags soon too!

@CaliKim29 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks, bananaman. I love giving mine away too - always fun to see people try homegrown tomato and rave about the taste!

@CaliKim29 11 жыл бұрын

I think so too, and I also have lots of freezer space. Glad you enjoyed it!

@jtangelbad1079 9 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the tip! Will be freezing my tomatoes this year.

@hunterdogztc Жыл бұрын

I've got Cherokee Purple Tomatoes coming out of my ears this year. I am definitely going to give freezing a try. Thanks for the video, Kim. Big thumbs-up.

@suekol 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly what I was looking for, thank you so much! The freezing method and the straw 👍😃

@reneeemigree9004 2 жыл бұрын

This is crazy, meaning, ingenious, ty, wonderful. How easy and inexpensive, and lest time consuming, re: sealing the bags, by taking the air right out of the bags. This method gets the prize for efficiency, all around. Thank you so much.

@lolawhites6687 4 жыл бұрын

I am amazed by the straw trick! Thank you so so much for all your tips!

@user-hz7kv6js6l 2 жыл бұрын

Good hack to know using the straw in case the power goes out. I have one of those expensive vacuum sealers. I do use it and I love it!

@kimberlysadowski4443 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you! We have tomatoes coming out of our ears and I'm glad to know we can freeze them. Your videos are so helpful.

@AngiesPantry58 9 жыл бұрын

Luv the straw trick :)

@CaliKim29 11 жыл бұрын

Hey Anna - glad I made you laugh - My husband was laughing when he was filming! Yes, it does work great! Thanks for watching.

@pantrypurge105 3 жыл бұрын

A genius way to vacuum seal a bag! Such a great idea and so simple!!

@joyfullittlethings9448 2 жыл бұрын

The straw thing is super smart!

@micko4463 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Kim, that's this afternoon planned out.

@fayekeller7411 4 жыл бұрын

Used this method for 50+ years great way to save food

@CaliKim29 11 жыл бұрын

Glad its helpful to you - thanks for watching, Ron!

@jenny9249 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, just started growing tomatoes and have loads, this is so easy, love the straw idea.😊😊

@jessicahegland9235 7 жыл бұрын

The straw method of removing air from the freezer bag....mind blowing! THANK YOU!

@kimanderson9135 4 жыл бұрын

LOVE your straw trick!

@CaliKim29 11 жыл бұрын

Hi Neil - pinky finger would work great too! Fresh tomato sauce is the best - I can't go back to canned now. Glad you are enjoying the vids - thanks for your encouragement!

@scrappydappy2827 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome tip Kim!! Thanks

@debbaergen8949 3 жыл бұрын

This was great to learn. Perfect for tomatoes ripening at different times. Thanks.

@dm1045 Жыл бұрын

Been doing this all summer with my cherry tomatoes. 9 bags so far. Can't wait to thaw and enjoy this winter!

@chu81a 10 жыл бұрын

You are so creative in your vacuum method. You are wonderful. Love it and I will try. Thx for sharing

@denise6546 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. I will be using this method

@vickielicciardi8783 5 жыл бұрын

Will try this today. Happy to find a way to save all my tomatoes.

@edallen5119 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Cali for your help

@annahernandez316 11 жыл бұрын

Hey Kim! Hahaha! You-are-funny! I have done that straw trick too! But seeing you do it...well, makes me laugh. It does work though!

@eadjh98 9 жыл бұрын

Great idea.i will certainly be using your method this summer.Great video.

@autumnv9438 2 жыл бұрын

These are such great videos and I love your personality! Thanks for all your tips and tricks

@mariaboschelli4368 4 жыл бұрын

you are a genius, love the video. I was looking at how to preserve the extra tomatoes that I have.AMAZING. Thank you for posting it.

@nancyelswick4370 8 жыл бұрын

What a wonderful videos.i'll try this when I'm freezing a lot of things.wow! I just love.

@sarahsmith2156 3 жыл бұрын

So helpful! I'm new to gardening and not ready to learn how to can yet. Love this!

@ginamorales3436 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant!!! I'm so sharing this! Thanks!

@CaliKim29 10 жыл бұрын

Love Harbor Freight! Was just there today buying tarps to prepare for a rain storm that is coming tonight! I'll have to check out their vacuum pumps! Although a straw is much cheaper. Thanks for the suggestion and thanks for watching!

@woodworkinggirl5525 Жыл бұрын

i hope you have more videos on preserving your harvest 🤗

@uweabraham3588 8 жыл бұрын

luv the use of straw trick

@CaliKim29 8 жыл бұрын

+Uwe Abraham It is such a simple way to get the air out for freezing! Thanks for watching!

@Dragon34th 3 жыл бұрын

That's the information I've been looking for. Friz em whole 😏 I thought I'd be crazy thinking to do something like that ❄️🏔️ 🍅👈😅 I'm tired of loosing my tomatoes every few days & finding myself having to go back to the shopping centre again & again. Thanks 👍

@ashleyambrocio498 4 жыл бұрын

I love the straw trick i had never thought about that!!😋 I will definitely be using that😁

@LabGenius17 7 жыл бұрын

I love the simplicity and efficiency of this video! I heard a tip to add a coffee filter in the bag before sealing to prevent freezing crystals during the freezing process.-Charlie

@100Ronster 11 жыл бұрын

That straw trick works great!

@CaliKim29 11 жыл бұрын

Hey Angie - thanks so much for watching - glad vids are helpful to you. Hang in there with the toms - your harvest will come!

@joycemillar5125 4 жыл бұрын

Great ideas. Thanks for sharing. I have NEVER frozen tomatoes without blanching first....don't always have the time for that. Will give this a try today. Thank you. Love the straw idea too.

@CaliKim29 11 жыл бұрын

Hi Kim - congrats on your first garden. Good to start out small so you don't get overwhelmed. I LOVE the yellow pear tomatoes - one of my favorites. Besides just eating them for snacks, they are great bruschetta and pico de gallo - be sure to watch that video. I also put them in omelettes, salads, sandwiches, give baggies away to friends and neighbors, and pop in the freezer to add to my spag. sauce (see video on that too!) Hope this helps and thanks so much for watching!

@luvurobert Жыл бұрын

Human vacuum sealer! I love it!! =) Thank you for this video as this is the 1st time I've ever grown my own tomatoes and wasn't sure what to do with all of them.

@CaliKim29 11 жыл бұрын

It is a very handy trick! Thanks for stopping by!

@jeweleratlarge 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to help...This method seems the easiest. The straw thing is great too.

@CaliKim29 8 жыл бұрын

+jeweleratlarge It is super simple and quick - easy for a a busy person to do. Thanks for watching!

@PsychicSanctuary 3 жыл бұрын

Love the straw thing! Brilliant can't wait to try it! Crystal Green Scotland

@dianenelson112 3 жыл бұрын

Nice, loved the straw tip.

@TomTom-df9ph 5 жыл бұрын

Best straight to the point video.. Brilliant. Thanks.

@sailorgirlk1 Жыл бұрын

I really like your methods!

@Kmia0206 3 жыл бұрын

Smart never taught about using a straw or freezing my tomatoes whole. Thank you

@Sewmore 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I’ll try it. I have always canned but was looking for an easier way.

@terrybiker2625 4 жыл бұрын

I didn't laugh but did smile. Great idea re vacuum packaging. Also liked the idea of mesh around your tomatoes. I'm new to growing,,,,,,,a new allotmenteer from Uk, and soaking up info like a sponge! Now i need to find out how to make said sauce! Subscribed as you are also into home diy. Have a great week.

@charmed2u2 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video!! I've been watching videos of people canning...pressure cooker etc.. Wanted something simple. This is great. I have lots of tomatoes from my garden. I am going to use your method. Thanks again!!!!!

@GmanfromTexas 3 жыл бұрын

Great looking tomatoes

@bobwilson3980 Жыл бұрын

Everybody talks about making sauce from frozen tomatoes what about just eating them in a salad. Which is why I grow them in the first place.

@2utransparent 4 жыл бұрын

That straw tip blew my mind! 😂 Thank you!

@spitharoo 10 жыл бұрын

Fantastic idea with the straw. I was looking for advice about smaller tomatoes and found it. Thank you.

@krglfg 6 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a good idea. I’m going to try it.

@bettyclaytor6797 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the tips that was great!

@virgil3687 3 жыл бұрын

You are awesome. Always learn something.

@daundimery9576 9 жыл бұрын

Thank you for shareing. I give so many of them away from my garden. I cook all the time from scratch love to cook. But now I am sorry to say I am not going to be giving my tomatos away. This is a great idea I will share this myself.

@trish59100 10 жыл бұрын

Love the straw tip thanks.

@sharonpersson8282 4 жыл бұрын

I am definitely going to try this.

@emmakikundwa885 3 жыл бұрын

I like this. I will do it even when there is a lot of tomatoes in the market priced low. Thanks.

@ruthcrowder8164 2 жыл бұрын

What a great idea, I love it. Can't wait to try it...going to check my tomatoes vines.I hope there's some tomatoes ready to harvest.Thank you for sharing.

@mdeman033 2 жыл бұрын

Love this!

@deview123 11 жыл бұрын

I used to do the same thing, except I put my pinky finger in the bag and sucked the air out. I now have a vacuum sealer. That is a great tip. Nothing better than making sauce with fresh tomatoes. Love your videos.Thank you. Neil.

@Beautifulunquie 3 жыл бұрын

Never thought about using the straw👍👍 Thanks

@zukosmom3780 3 жыл бұрын

What a great idea

@danchicoine40 9 жыл бұрын

i made zucchini bread last night 8 loafs and i am going to freeze most of it i have a food saver but i am going to use your straw trick with zip lock bags i will share this video with my wife and friends my wife does a lot of work getting her tomatoes ready for the freezer thank you Cali i love to learn new tricks

@CaliKim29 9 жыл бұрын

dan chicoine MMM zuch bread is soo good! Love the straw trick, glad you do too! Thx so much for watching, Dan, and for sharing my video!

@Gizzie59 9 жыл бұрын

Perfect... simple to do and save so much time... thank you for sharing

@CaliKim29 9 жыл бұрын

+Mary Ford Hi Mary - thank you so much for watching - it has been a huge time saver for me! Hope it is for you too!

@favoritasdegeorge 11 жыл бұрын

SWO SIMPLE NEVER THOUGHT ABOUT THANK YOU

@ronhart627 11 жыл бұрын

Great tip. Im gonna give this a try!

@robertsanders339 2 жыл бұрын

Thank this looks great

@CaliKim29 11 жыл бұрын

Hi CC - yes, its perfect for small gardens, and you never know, if you have a prolific producer, you might have enough for some sauce! The big orange tomato is called Kellogg's Breakfast tomato, from Baker Creek Seed Company. Heirloom variety, super sweet and juicy and huge! Its my second year growing it from seed, and has done well for me every year.

@LillyLeal05 8 жыл бұрын

Wow! Exelente!!!!!!!🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗thank you for your suggestions!

@kokonutbaby1 11 жыл бұрын

Love the straw trick, Kim!! Will try it. I've only had 1 tomato so far in all this heat but I hope fall will get here soon so I can make up for it. I'm getting lots of yellow squash now, hopefully some zucchini soon. I replanted some seeds hoping I will get something by fall. Love your videos, very helpful. Thanks, Angie in AR