Years ago, when Gregg and I gardened with his brother and sister-in-law who lived in the country with space for lots of tomato plants, this was the time of year that I spent hours canning the fruits ...

Dear Heloise: I love tomato juice, but I would really rather make my own so that I know what goes into it. Do I start with tomato paste? — Hattie R., Yuba City, California Hattie, just mix 3 parts ...

Given a choice, many of us would rather eat library paste than some reduced-calorie dish that pretends to be food. No wonder diets fail. We’re starving for real taste. Few master the art of eating ...