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Become more confident using and enjoying whole, seasonal foods with helpful tips and tasty recipes from an experienced Professional Home Economist. How?

If you're tired of keeping up with the latest food fads, diets, superfoods, claims and deciphering ingredients in packaged foods, you've come to the right place. I want to help simplify food and how we feed ourselves. By helping you become more confident using and enjoying fresh, whole ingredients to make simple tasty dishes for everyday living. Hi, I’m Getty, a Professional Home Economist and Edu

cator with over 12 years experience sharing practical tips and recipes to make life easier. No matter where you're starting from, I'd want to help you move forward. Follow me here on Facebook or, if you want to get all my tips, recipes and information, subscribe to my email list via this link: https://bit.ly/3HUv9hJ

08/18/2026

How to store tomatoes so they last.

This post is sponsored by Canadian Food Focus and Love Food Hate Waste Canada / J’aime manger, pas gaspiller Canada because they love tomatoes as much as we do!

Counter or fridge? Both, depending on timing.

Store tomatoes at room temp, out of direct sunlight until completely ripe.

Once they’re ripe and start to get soft, wither or attract fruit flies, move them to the fridge so you have more time to use them and are less likely to toss them. A smart move considering Canadians toss 1.3 million tomatoes every day!

Bring refrigerated tomatoes back to room temperature for 15 to 30 minutes before eating for the best flavour. The longer they stay in the fridge, the more likely you’ll notice some texture changes, so only buy what you need for 5-7 days.

08/17/2026

Do you have stink bugs in your tomatoes ?

Stink bugs damage tomatoes leaving white, dried out splotches on the inside. Safe to eat, but not very nice.

They’re hard to beat, but here are some things you can do:
-Keep plants well pruned
-Pick off any bugs you see
-Spray plants with water hose
-Harvest tomatoes early since they prefer riper tomatoes

What’s your go to strategy?

Share this info with other tomato growers.

08/13/2026

Beans and Basil are an amazing flavour combination. Try it with your steamed or roasted green beans or in this delicious bean and basil salad.

Thank you for sharing your delicious bean ideas - beans and mushrooms, Indian beans and potatoes, beans and truffle sea salt, beans and dill, beans and brown butter with pecans, and of course with classic butter, oil, garlic and Parmesan.

This salad proves once again that fresh seasonal produce don’t need a lot to be the star attraction. Here’s what to do:

- Blanch beans for 2-3 min, cool and drain well.
- Toss with drained can of beans, chopped onions or shallots and ribbons of fresh basil.
- Mix oil, lemon juice, Dijon and salt and pepper.
- Drizzle over bean mix and let rest for 15 minutes to let flavours soak in - or just dive right in!

Simple truly is best. Yes, this is my lunch!

Find the full recipe at gettystewart.com.

08/12/2026

How to roast cherry tomatoes for maximum flavour.

This is my go to method whether I have big or little tomatoes, homegrown or store bought, plum tomatoes or slicing tomatoes. Sure, slicing tomatoes will release more liquid, but they still taste great and make an excellent soup or sauce.

If I’m not using on pasta or focaccia, I often put my roasted tomatoes through a food mill to get rid of the skins and seeds to remove any hints of bitterness and leave me with a velvety smooth finish.

Oh yeah, there’s also the option of adding garlic, onions or hot peppers to the roasting sheet for a little extra flavour!

Let me know below, how you like to roast your tomatoes.

Share this with tomato lovers.

08/11/2026

Too many grape tomatoes? Here are 7 easy ways to use them up 🍅 — beyond the usual tossed salad.

This post is possible thanks to a paid partnership with Canadian Food Focus and Love Food Hate Waste Canada.

🔥 Roasted Whole — toss with olive oil, salt & pepper, roast at 400°F for 15–20 min. Great in pasta, grain bowls, soups, or on toast.
🍝 Pasta — try this Balsamic Roasted Tomato & Chickpea Spaghetti.
🌽 Fresh Salsa — corn and tomato salsa with tortilla chips or tossed with black beans for lunch.
🍕 Pizza — zhuzh up a frozen pizza with grape tomatoes, extra cheese and fresh basil
🥢 Caprese Skewers — tomatoes, bocconcini and basil, drizzled with balsamic glaze — no cooking required
🍞 Bruschetta — chopped tomatoes on toast with whipped feta, avocado, ricotta, or whatever you've got.
❄️ Freeze Whole — no need to thaw, just toss straight into soups, stews, curries and sauces

Save this for the next time you're staring down a pile of little tomatoes — and tag a friend whose garden is about to be very generous with tomatoes this summer. 🍅

Which one are you trying first? Tell us in the comments, or share your own favourite way to use up little tomatoes.

08/09/2026

Freezing fruits and vegetables to keep them tasty for months and avoid ice crystals and freezer burn.

Key culprits behind mushy, off-flavour, icy frozen produce are air, moisture, and time. Learn how to minimize their damage with proven, researched steps for freezing fruits and vegetables.

See the comments for the link to get your free guide with blanching times and tips for beating ice crystals and freezer burn.

08/07/2026

Your favourite ways to enjoy fresh beans. I asked how you love to enjoy fresh green beans, and your answers were refreshingly simple.

Steamed. Boiled. Raw. And lots of garlic butter!

One thing stood out: fresh green beans don’t need much. Cook them just until tender-crisp, add a little butter or olive oil, garlic or herbs, and let their fresh flavour shine.

Thank you to everyone who shared their favourite way to enjoy fresh green beans. I loved reading your ideas.

Did your favourite make the list, or do you have another way you swear by? Tell me in the comments.

08/06/2026

How to store green beans so they stay crisp for 5–7 days. Part I of Green Beans.

Let your beans breathe and avoid moisture.

Here’s what works:

- Store them dry. Don't wash until you're ready to cook.
- Keep the bag open or use a perforated bag so air can circulate.
- Any signs of moisture? Tuck a paper or cotton towel inside the bag.
- Store in the crisper drawer.
- Use within 5–7 days.

Whether from your garden or market, this will keep them crisp.

Now tell me, what do you like to make with your green beans?

Follow and share, there are more bean tips and recipes ahead!

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