Chipotles in Adobo Sauce are dry smoked jalepenos(chipotles) that have been stewed in a lightly seasoned liquid. They have become very popular in Southwestern cooking because they provide a distinctive warm heat and delicious smoky flavor. Although you can buy canned Chipotles in Adobo Sauce, in markets that specialize in Hispanic foods, this homemade alternative is far superior and is very easy to prepare. They cost around $2.25 a can, were as I make my own for free, or the cost of my time. When my time is spent teaching my kids how to pass on these important skills, then it is very worth it.

I will teach you how to make chipotles by dry smoking jalepenos later in the growing season when it comes time.

Tomatoes are wonderful fruits grown on a bushy vine. This essay compares the two very popular techniques of growing tomatoes in the ground as compared to container pots. I will compare the amount of space each method takes, preparation for planting, the amount of time and energy for each, and the amount of resources such as water and fertilizer needed for each style or technique for growing tomatoes in the ground or containers.