tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-511932079074193335.post1909146557995341949..comments2024-03-28T11:47:56.145-04:00Comments on Big Dude's Eclectic Ramblings: BBQ For Our Guests - Good TomatoesBig Dudehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18323692472052014378noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-511932079074193335.post-66119736525605227982013-02-19T08:33:31.163-05:002013-02-19T08:33:31.163-05:00So glad I have time to go back and catch up on pas...So glad I have time to go back and catch up on past posts, thanks so much Larry for the shout-out. <br />Good tip on freezing pulled pork, but then, I rarely have much left... <br />The only tomato I will eat during the winter is cluster, on-the-vine dark red ones, I do not know the name but now will be on the look out for this one. If Bev sez so, then I am gonna go lookin'... take care and have a wonderful rest of the week....Drickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14978750236863104930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-511932079074193335.post-38116949396928320072013-02-15T13:07:24.895-05:002013-02-15T13:07:24.895-05:00I prefer my pork pulled prior to freezing too. Se...I prefer my pork pulled prior to freezing too. Seems like it would work better reheated whole but I had the same experience as you, drier and tough to pull.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14861482393432330011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-511932079074193335.post-9830356433099141312013-02-13T04:53:48.093-05:002013-02-13T04:53:48.093-05:00Glad I've inspired you Roz. We usually shop a...Glad I've inspired you Roz. We usually shop at Publix when in FL but this is the first store in our area. Will do on the grits.Big Dudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18323692472052014378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-511932079074193335.post-6390932222560509972013-02-13T04:51:37.578-05:002013-02-13T04:51:37.578-05:00Pam - Thanks Pam. They are by far the best mater ...Pam - Thanks Pam. They are by far the best mater we've bought in the store after our growing season ends.Big Dudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18323692472052014378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-511932079074193335.post-75835683892793146142013-02-13T04:49:58.603-05:002013-02-13T04:49:58.603-05:00Marjie - They are worth looking for.Marjie - They are worth looking for.Big Dudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18323692472052014378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-511932079074193335.post-7222532680196506582013-02-12T20:10:29.433-05:002013-02-12T20:10:29.433-05:00I'm yearning for some "Q" now Larry!...I'm yearning for some "Q" now Larry! But the name alone "Potato Casserole YUM YUM! is tempting by itself. I love Publix and will def'ly check out the 'mater' varieties available down here. They sometimes also carry a variety called "Big Mama" that hasn't been too bad for the winter months too. As far as those blue cheese grits, I've been all over google to try and locate a good recipe. If you guys find one too, please clue me in . . . they were crazy delicious!Roz | La Bella Vita Cucinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06213914189813413673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-511932079074193335.post-77590070983641999952013-02-12T17:58:33.219-05:002013-02-12T17:58:33.219-05:00What a tasty meal... everything sounds so good. I&...What a tasty meal... everything sounds so good. I'll be keeping an eye out for those tomatoes. I love a good, flavorful, and firm tomato, especially on a BLT.Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05776870904791768530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-511932079074193335.post-38574606414373802442013-02-12T16:29:11.504-05:002013-02-12T16:29:11.504-05:00I'd like to try those tomatoes! It's grea...I'd like to try those tomatoes! It's great that you can grow them year round. We all just adore tomatoes hereabouts!Marjiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14950085029835332900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-511932079074193335.post-57911540648250612692013-02-12T11:51:00.172-05:002013-02-12T11:51:00.172-05:00Thanks Mary - It's good to have access to vine...Thanks Mary - It's good to have access to vine ripened tomatoes.Big Dudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18323692472052014378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-511932079074193335.post-19541705934685328462013-02-12T01:05:26.973-05:002013-02-12T01:05:26.973-05:00Whew that's a long drive for a mater Larry!! I...Whew that's a long drive for a mater Larry!! I've heard of these tomatoes - haven't seen them but had forgotten about them. We have a fella that sells homegrown hothouse tomatoes roadside & he's already out. His are pretty good and the bonus is he's got them green too. Looks like an excellent meal, as always!Mary | Deep South Dishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06030573009618096220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-511932079074193335.post-91567047064405894332013-02-11T18:11:08.844-05:002013-02-11T18:11:08.844-05:00Dave - get you a couple of these maters, some Bent...Dave - get you a couple of these maters, some Benton's bacon and you'll think it's summertime.Big Dudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18323692472052014378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-511932079074193335.post-21745141463544506902013-02-11T18:10:07.224-05:002013-02-11T18:10:07.224-05:00Thanks Susan - The maters are worth looking for - ...Thanks Susan - The maters are worth looking for - or in our case driving 25 miles to Knoxville for.Big Dudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18323692472052014378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-511932079074193335.post-81867185797420955242013-02-11T13:36:01.531-05:002013-02-11T13:36:01.531-05:00What a wonderful BBQ experience! I've seen the...What a wonderful BBQ experience! I've seen the Tasti-Lee tomatoes at our grocery store but not recently. I could really go for an excellent tomato at this time of year!SavoringTime in the Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14416968440250548090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-511932079074193335.post-13079763458173546982013-02-11T13:17:47.589-05:002013-02-11T13:17:47.589-05:00Larry, Thanks for the tomato tip! We love fresh t...Larry, Thanks for the tomato tip! We love fresh tomatoes and most of what you can buy in a store lacks any flavor. We do like that new Publix Store! Take Care, Big Daddy DaveDavidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00419231123238788903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-511932079074193335.post-43107254624170097332013-02-11T11:37:35.934-05:002013-02-11T11:37:35.934-05:00I was a little suprised as well but I doubt anyone...I was a little suprised as well but I doubt anyone, but me, could tell the difference. When I pull it then freeze, I mix all of the juices back in right then and it also doesn't require as much heating to get it warmed thru as it does to get the middle of the big piece warm enough to pull. Big Dudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18323692472052014378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-511932079074193335.post-43595689086711062942013-02-11T09:40:48.055-05:002013-02-11T09:40:48.055-05:00I'm surprised the pork was dryer being frozen ...I'm surprised the pork was dryer being frozen whole. Of course, I would have been gobbling it so fast I wouldn't have been able to tell the difference anyway. Interesting about that tomato. I'm posting a chicken burger recipe today. On that burger is a tomato! In February! And it was good! I'll have to check the source next time I'm in Whole Foods.Lea Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18300494324578850021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-511932079074193335.post-36074740344502938512013-02-11T09:10:31.761-05:002013-02-11T09:10:31.761-05:00Thanks Karen - these tomatoes were a real a surpri...Thanks Karen - these tomatoes were a real a surprise.Big Dudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18323692472052014378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-511932079074193335.post-75242978622748771672013-02-11T09:09:58.455-05:002013-02-11T09:09:58.455-05:00Thanks Jenn - I would have guessed your part of th...Thanks Jenn - I would have guessed your part of the world grew tomatoes year round.Big Dudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18323692472052014378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-511932079074193335.post-87434348980307022642013-02-11T09:08:55.429-05:002013-02-11T09:08:55.429-05:00Susan - Glad you like the bacon - it's the way...Susan - Glad you like the bacon - it's the way old fsshioned home cured used to taste.Big Dudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18323692472052014378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-511932079074193335.post-84000749542775395202013-02-11T08:48:01.451-05:002013-02-11T08:48:01.451-05:00I think each and every meal is a good one at your ...I think each and every meal is a good one at your house so I'm sure your guests left happy and full. Thanks for the tip about the tomatoes...if I see them I will give them a try.Karen (Back Road Journal)http://backroadjournal.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-511932079074193335.post-49604274523457252332013-02-11T07:46:07.683-05:002013-02-11T07:46:07.683-05:00I'll have to keep an eye out of those tomatoes...I'll have to keep an eye out of those tomatoes... we very rarely get good winter tomatoes out here.<br />Oh.. and the bbq... YUM!!!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13976547731498214442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-511932079074193335.post-48402156154668745312013-02-11T07:22:13.062-05:002013-02-11T07:22:13.062-05:00No doubt about it, you eat well at your house! Wa...No doubt about it, you eat well at your house! Wanted to let you know that our order of Benton's bacon arrived on Friday. WOW. That is really different and very, very good. I immediately said I wanted a BLT with this tasty bacon. Schnitzel and the Trouthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04074542460030763545noreply@blogger.com