Comments on: Roasted Green Tomatillo Salsa http://www.andreasrecipes.com/2008/09/22/roasted-green-tomatillo-salsa/ cooking, gardening & four hungry guys Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:20:57 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: Andrea http://www.andreasrecipes.com/2008/09/22/roasted-green-tomatillo-salsa/comment-page-1/#comment-9015 Andrea Sun, 19 Oct 2008 19:27:12 +0000 http://www.andreasrecipes.com/?p=1026#comment-9015 Patty, thanks for sharing your success with the tomatillos. I had no idea they would reseed themselves, but we have plenty that have dropped for whatever reason, and I'll probably do exactly what you suggest and compost a few when I pulled the plants next weekend. Great tips! Patty, thanks for sharing your success with the tomatillos. I had no idea they would reseed themselves, but we have plenty that have dropped for whatever reason, and I’ll probably do exactly what you suggest and compost a few when I pulled the plants next weekend. Great tips!

]]> By: Patty in WA State http://www.andreasrecipes.com/2008/09/22/roasted-green-tomatillo-salsa/comment-page-1/#comment-9014 Patty in WA State Sun, 19 Oct 2008 18:57:42 +0000 http://www.andreasrecipes.com/?p=1026#comment-9014 Forgot to add: Our tomatillos never fill the husk; we don't have a long enough growing season, but they are perfect. And I'm originally from California and this is just the way they grow in colder climates. So don't fear if they don't fill the husk; just pick 'em at the end of your "season." Forgot to add: Our tomatillos never fill the husk; we don’t have a long enough growing season, but they are perfect. And I’m originally from California and this is just the way they grow in colder climates. So don’t fear if they don’t fill the husk; just pick ‘em at the end of your “season.”

]]> By: Patty In WA State http://www.andreasrecipes.com/2008/09/22/roasted-green-tomatillo-salsa/comment-page-1/#comment-9013 Patty In WA State Sun, 19 Oct 2008 18:52:24 +0000 http://www.andreasrecipes.com/?p=1026#comment-9013 Okay, folks. I live in a colder, short seasoned land near Seattle. I've planted tomatillos once -- about five years ago. You never need to plant them again, as long as you leave a few of them to compost in the same garden (and I don't know how I could possibly find them all anyway). I decided to dedicate a space to let them do what they will. They "volunteer" themselves and begin to grow at just the right time where you live. I had originally planted about 6, then asked a neighbor from So. America if she thought they'd make it here and she said, "Oh, yes, and you'll never get rid of them." No need to buy seeds; just buy some in your local grocery store and throw them in your garden about now to begin to compost and see what happens. This year, as in every year, I have to cull from about 40 or 50 "starts" to the 12 hardy specimens that I want, making sure to space them at least 24 inches apart on all sides. I have about 2 bushels right now, various sizes, from quarter to dollar coin in diameter. I even picked them after the first frost hit unexpectedly and they are beauts. I've just frozen them whole in Ziploc bags to await a time when I can turn them into salsa. I just defrosted my last gallon of salsa from last year, which I will add to browned, simmering pork or chicken. Tomatillos are a guaranteed garden with little effort (except for the prolific harvesting!) Okay, folks. I live in a colder, short seasoned land near Seattle. I’ve planted tomatillos once — about five years ago. You never need to plant them again, as long as you leave a few of them to compost in the same garden (and I don’t know how I could possibly find them all anyway). I decided to dedicate a space to let them do what they will. They “volunteer” themselves and begin to grow at just the right time where you live. I had originally planted about 6, then asked a neighbor from So. America if she thought they’d make it here and she said, “Oh, yes, and you’ll never get rid of them.” No need to buy seeds; just buy some in your local grocery store and throw them in your garden about now to begin to compost and see what happens.

This year, as in every year, I have to cull from about 40 or 50 “starts” to the 12 hardy specimens that I want, making sure to space them at least 24 inches apart on all sides. I have about 2 bushels right now, various sizes, from quarter to dollar coin in diameter. I even picked them after the first frost hit unexpectedly and they are beauts. I’ve just frozen them whole in Ziploc bags to await a time when I can turn them into salsa. I just defrosted my last gallon of salsa from last year, which I will add to browned, simmering pork or chicken.

Tomatillos are a guaranteed garden with little effort (except for the prolific harvesting!)

]]> By: Andrea http://www.andreasrecipes.com/2008/09/22/roasted-green-tomatillo-salsa/comment-page-1/#comment-8816 Andrea Wed, 01 Oct 2008 19:46:25 +0000 http://www.andreasrecipes.com/?p=1026#comment-8816 Thanks everyone! Lynne, I purchased plants from a good local nursery. I haven't found any seeds from a local source, so I would have to order online to try starting from seed in the spring. <a href="http://www.seedsofchange.com/" rel="nofollow">Seeds of Change</a> is a good source. They even carry a purple variety that I plan to try next year. Thanks everyone! Lynne, I purchased plants from a good local nursery. I haven’t found any seeds from a local source, so I would have to order online to try starting from seed in the spring. Seeds of Change is a good source. They even carry a purple variety that I plan to try next year.

]]> By: Lynne http://www.andreasrecipes.com/2008/09/22/roasted-green-tomatillo-salsa/comment-page-1/#comment-8815 Lynne Wed, 01 Oct 2008 19:30:10 +0000 http://www.andreasrecipes.com/?p=1026#comment-8815 I love tomatillos, but have never ever seen the plants in my area. Did you buy them at a local nursery? Your salsa looks so good. I always check Rick Bayless' recipes when I make Mexican. <abbr><em><abbr><em>Lynnes last blog post..<a href="http://cafelynnylu.blogspot.com/2008/09/creme-brulee-tuesdays-with-dorie.html" rel="nofollow">Creme Brulee-Tuesdays with Dorie</a></em></abbr></em></abbr> I love tomatillos, but have never ever seen the plants in my area. Did you buy them at a local nursery? Your salsa looks so good. I always check Rick Bayless’ recipes when I make Mexican.

Lynnes last blog post..Creme Brulee-Tuesdays with Dorie

]]> By: White On Rice Couple http://www.andreasrecipes.com/2008/09/22/roasted-green-tomatillo-salsa/comment-page-1/#comment-8794 White On Rice Couple Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:58:48 +0000 http://www.andreasrecipes.com/?p=1026#comment-8794 I have always wanted to cook more with tomatillo's, now you've inspired me to try my hand at this amazing vegetable. And your plants....they are so healthy and beautiful too! What a wonderful bounty! I have always wanted to cook more with tomatillo’s, now you’ve inspired me to try my hand at this amazing vegetable. And your plants….they are so healthy and beautiful too! What a wonderful bounty!

]]> By: JeanAnnVK http://www.andreasrecipes.com/2008/09/22/roasted-green-tomatillo-salsa/comment-page-1/#comment-8754 JeanAnnVK Thu, 25 Sep 2008 17:26:16 +0000 http://www.andreasrecipes.com/?p=1026#comment-8754 Wow! I can't believe how tall yours are! Mine are about half that size with little tomatillos on it...but they just aren't growing well. I think it is because we had a very cool summer. Sigh. Just have to try again next year... <abbr><em>JeanAnnVKs last blog post..<a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/typepad/1212799532s24908/portland_foodie/~3/401422809/crustless-apple.html" rel="nofollow">"Crustless" Apple Pie</a></em></abbr> Wow! I can’t believe how tall yours are! Mine are about half that size with little tomatillos on it…but they just aren’t growing well. I think it is because we had a very cool summer. Sigh. Just have to try again next year…

JeanAnnVKs last blog post.."Crustless" Apple Pie

]]> By: MyKitchenInHalfCups http://www.andreasrecipes.com/2008/09/22/roasted-green-tomatillo-salsa/comment-page-1/#comment-8750 MyKitchenInHalfCups Wed, 24 Sep 2008 02:11:56 +0000 http://www.andreasrecipes.com/?p=1026#comment-8750 Tomatillos are just soo good. Great in guacamole, salsa and I love a green sauce made with them over most any Tex-Mex dish. Your salsa sounds excellent. You must have the perfect touch for them and just the right spot. I've never considered growing them. Tomatillos are just soo good. Great in guacamole, salsa and I love a green sauce made with them over most any Tex-Mex dish. Your salsa sounds excellent. You must have the perfect touch for them and just the right spot. I’ve never considered growing them.

]]> By: Kim http://www.andreasrecipes.com/2008/09/22/roasted-green-tomatillo-salsa/comment-page-1/#comment-8748 Kim Wed, 24 Sep 2008 01:52:28 +0000 http://www.andreasrecipes.com/?p=1026#comment-8748 Hey, Andrea. We had great luck with tomatillos last year, but couldn't find plants this year. I think next year, we're going to buy some seeds and start our own. Your salsa looks great. Salsa verde is really good on chicken enchiladas. Enjoy :-) <abbr><em>Kims last blog post..<a href="http://www.lewandowski.net/2008/09/22/garden-veggies-and-roasting-anaheim-peppers/" rel="nofollow">Garden Veggies and Roasting Anaheim Peppers</a></em></abbr> Hey, Andrea. We had great luck with tomatillos last year, but couldn’t find plants this year. I think next year, we’re going to buy some seeds and start our own. Your salsa looks great. Salsa verde is really good on chicken enchiladas. Enjoy :-)

Kims last blog post..Garden Veggies and Roasting Anaheim Peppers

]]> By: Kim http://www.andreasrecipes.com/2008/09/22/roasted-green-tomatillo-salsa/comment-page-1/#comment-8747 Kim Wed, 24 Sep 2008 01:52:13 +0000 http://www.andreasrecipes.com/?p=1026#comment-8747 Hey, Andrea. We had great luck with tomatillos last year, but couldn't find plants this year. I think next year, we're going to buy some seeds and start our own. Your salsa looks great. Salsa verde is really good on chicken enchiladas. Enjoy :-) Hey, Andrea. We had great luck with tomatillos last year, but couldn’t find plants this year. I think next year, we’re going to buy some seeds and start our own. Your salsa looks great. Salsa verde is really good on chicken enchiladas. Enjoy :-)

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