On 8/13/2013 3:06 AM, sf wrote:
> On Mon, 12 Aug 2013 20:32:12 -0400, jmcquown >
> wrote:
>
>> I do have a couple of cans in the pantry
>> just in case. Just in case of what, I'm not sure. Maybe in case of a
>> burglar I could throw a can of soup at him.
>>
> Have you ever tried to make tomato soup from just plain canned
> tomatoes? If you haven't you'll be surprised at how GOOD it is...
> much, much better than trying to make it with fresh tomatoes from a
> grocery store. BTDT, given a choice - I'll use canned tomatoes to
> make soup.
>
No, I haven't tried that. When I used to buy fresh tomatoes it wasn't
from a grocery store. There are tomato farms just a few miles down the
road. Were I so inclined, I could get really nice fresh tomatoes
without driving into town.

Jill