Harvesting EGGPLANT & How I’ll Use Them

[@ramonajohnson2738]

Mrs. H I would love to see how you prepare the egg plant. I also love watching you canning what you harvested. I placed my order for some seed from your seed store. I can't wait to buy more seeds when they get back in stock. Thank so much and One love ❤️ Ramona

[@mflournoy2971]

me2

[@ramonajohnson2738]

Yayyyyyy!

[@claudinepotvin-giordano1154]

Does he eat a jar a week

[@IdaBrown]

Eggplant "cupanado", okay show us. 👌🏾 ❤

[@helengarrett6378]

So many people asking for eggplant recipes so here's one. Three black beauty type eggplants. One nonstick foil lined baking pan big enough for all three eggplants. Pierce eggplants on every side and liberally Bake in 350 degree oven until eggplants collapse completely turning on all sides as it bakes and are very soft. The skins char. This takes time and depends on your oven. Split eggplants and spoon out soft interior leaving chared skins behind. The eggplants will give off a lot of juice which you do not need. You want the pulp. Some liquid won't hurt so don't stress. Make a dressing of 2/3 extra virgin olive oil and 1/3 red wine vinegar or fresh lemon juice to taste. I like mine a bit tart. Some like vinegaret dressing with a bit more olive oil. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder and a little dried thyme if you like it. I like it with thyme and a bit more garlic than some folks but it's a matter of taste. Slice thinly three green onions, stems and white part too, and dice three fresh tomatoes. Chop up all the eggplant pulp and drain it in a fine strainer. Add the green onions and tomatoes. Add enough dressing to make a spreadable mixture. Serve very cold on toasted bread for a refreshing salad before a meal, or still warm. On hot days i cook this after dinner and the eggplant can also be cooked on a grill outdoors, but be sure not to char the eggplant on too high heat on a grill or it will char too much of the interior. I do it late so I can cover the surface of the dressed eggplant with plastic wrap directly on it to keep air off it in the refrigerator for lunch the next day. It's so refreshing and a light condiment on toast on a really hot day when it is chilled through. On hot summer evenings I sometimes make egg salad, tuna salad and eggplant salad and lots of toast and everyone can make open faced sandwiches. They can choose what they want and how many sandwiches they want. It's a nice cold dinner in miserable hot weather. The cooked eggplant will turn brown like sliced apples do as you scrape the pulp from the skin. Don't worry about trying to put lemon juice on it. You can, but I don't, because it's a losing battle to keep the eggplant flesh white while you are scraping out the pulp and draining it.

[@sherylhumberger5417]

Yes we would like to see your recipe for the egg plant. That was a stupid question Mrs. H! When you bent over to pick a egg plant we lost you, the plants are so large. I listened for you cause we always know where you are, you were quiet! We love you Mrs. H. You just keep us on the edge of our seat.

[@andrearobinson7923]

Hey Mrs H, when you prepare the eggplant caponata would you do a video showing your recipe and process. Especially if you're canning it. Thanks much love from Arizona...🥰

[@softtailtc88]

Caponata is delicious! We also love to make Eggplant Parmesan on meatless supper nights. Thank you so much for your awesome videos and gardening enthusiasm and wisdom!

[@sgreen2824]

Your homestead is beautiful, I enjoy watching the progress.

[@charlotteclark2207]

My husband eats Dill pickles like you wouldn't believe. Another beautiful harvest. Yes I would love to see your eggplant canning

[@lori2182]

I’m excited to learn how to prepare eggplant. I only have the first tiny one growing at the moment but it won’t be long.

[@cbass2755]

How exciting for you! It’s so fun, rewarding when you harvested something you cared for. I’m so happy for you! 😄♥️

[@ReapingTheHarvest]

I have like 10-15 pounds of them in the fridge and have had to throw some away. Haven't found a way that I like them yet other than fried.

[@lori2182]

@@ReapingTheHarvest I had some egg plant casserole years ago that I liked. Then I tried to cook egg plant a could of times myself and didn’t like it at all. I decided out of the blue to grow some this year. I was hoping to get the good recipe her husband likes so much. Sounds like you need one too with all you have in the fridge.

[@katie7748]

​@@ReapingTheHarvestI used to work at an Italian restaurant that served deep fried eggplant. I was skeptical but once I tried it I was hooked. It was AMAZING. I have yet to find a way to make them edible that doesn't involve a deep fryer. For me, it's a texture thing. Yuck.

[@CherokeeWarriorWoman]

@@katie7748 I've been waiting on that magical casserole to come forth! Maybe she doesn't want to share because it's a family recipe and been in the family for a few generations or something? How do you deep fry it btw? Do you peel it? We love fried zucchini and yellow squash, green tomatoes with Arby's horsey sauce as a dipper for it all. I have bought many brands of horseradish from the store and tried to mix up my own concoction with the likeness but can't quiet get it. Just gave up years ago. Not doing it again because of high grocery prices! Can't afford to eat let alone try to make something out of several different items. I used to eat it when my mom fried it. Idk if she left the peel on or not. Thinking not. She's been dead since 1986 so probably haven't had fried eggplant since 1978 or thereabouts. 🤔

[@cbass2755]

Yes!! I’d love to see the video on how to can up that eggplant. I don’t grow it, but I’ll buy it and can for family. They love eggplant

[@yolandaj3187]

I really enjoy your videos. PLEASE, would love to see what you do with the eggplant.

[@janetmiller3791]

Oh and I've noticed since I got my birdbath at the beginning of spring the birds actually are leaving my tomatoes alone. And my solar bird bath which I paid $35 on Amazon in Feb has jumped to $55! I also plant borage around the base of my tomatoes which keeps the hornworms at bay.

[@bjemaja]

I would love to see what you do with the eggplants. I need ideas. The name you mention is new to me.

[@lisaheron8244]

Yes would love to see that canning video for the eggplant.

[@rebeccavanbrussel9460]

Ooooh that's a lovely harvest allready!!! I would love to see the eggplant tapenade... looking forward to it!!!❤❤❤

[@nancygrogan6082]

Those are the biggest eggplants I’ve ever seen! Mrs H, you are certainly a beauty! You look so cute in that pink hat. I just love you. You seam like an old friend.

[@debracase6989]

I would like you see your eggplant caponata preparation. Love your videos!

[@PeggyAmaya]

Your harvest and gardens are spectacular. You are a truly gifted person, as well as a prolific hard worker. I so admire you.

[@letsjustgardenandcook]

Heyy Mrs. H, I'm interested in your eggplant recipe. I have a few black beauty's growing and would love some ideas for cooking them. I don't know you personally, but you come off like such a sweet person and your husband too. I enjoy watching your youtube channel. Thank you for letting us be apart of your joy! Blessing to you and yours!! 🙏

[@cbass2755]

It’s so fun to harvest! I just cam in from harvesting my beans…lots of them!

[@marilyncapehart663]

Thanks for sharing I planted my Sweet Potato 🍠 with lots of Roots in the Soil yesterday I love learning 6-30-2023👍🏽❤️

[@lisamorris5825]

Yes please post a video canning eggplant caponata! My Italian mother taught me how to make this for us! So so good!

[@atiimenahara9497]

With the positive energy learning thank you Homesteads Heart keep shine on bright.

[@GinetteCallaway]

I'd love to see how you preserve all this harvest. I am totally new to the preserving. Done some jam but eggplant would be great to see.

[@CherokeeWarriorWoman]

I've asked for her eggplant recipe that Mr. H loves. Haven't seen it yet lol.

[@KathyM-uu5yx]

Would love a video on you preparing the eggplant along with the recipes

[@agapefield]

I would love to see how you make the Eggplant Coponata....We love eggplant! I make Eggplant Dressing, Grilled eggplant, Eggplant Fries, Marinated & Roasted Eggplant rounds topped with fresh Tomatoe slices & Mozzarella cheese.

[@phyllislandry6401]

Eggplant jerky

[@tinagriffin1448]

I've never seen this vegetable harvested, luv to see how it's preserved. I look forward to the next video.😊

[@lauramonahan9343]

Eggplant tampenade is sooo delicious (my brother uses a Turkish recipe). I also LOVE babaganoush!!

[@lorlor2831]

Yes I would love to see how you can your eggplant! Beautiful harvest, thank you ❤

[@sharonvaughn8062]

Don’t forget your neck fan 😅. Yes to the video(s) preparing eggplant. It would also be really interesting to see the pantry where you keep all of your canned items.

[@ritaholcombe9905]

Some people love showing their pantry. Others prefer their privacy. I would never go to someone's house and ask to see their pantry of stocked goods. I'd consider that to be beyond rude,,,,more like being nosey.

[@sharonvaughn8062]

@@ritaholcombe9905 Altenatively it could be a valuable source of ideas for others to learn from. You might not choose to share many things that people discuss in their forums. And that is your right. But I am allowed to offer suggestions for future videos and Mrs H can choose what is comfortable for her. Judgment not needed.

[@kimberlyjennings1970]

Please yes do a video of canning the eggplant! Mine isn’t producing yet but when it does I’ll be looking for a way to keep it!! 😊

[@debrawaters1647]

Oh yes, I would love to see you make eggplants.😊❤

[@sennamilner]

Would love to have your eggplant companata recipe.😊

[@sandrafairland811]

Hey Mrs. H! I love it when Jackson comes to find you in your garden! Have a blessed day😊

[@erniceb5969]

Enjoyed listening to the birds sing.

[@dorissnyder-yk2un]

Wish you would show us the video of 🍆 eggplant recipes you make. Thanks, love your videos.

[@loribradford7360]

This is the first time that I’ve grown eggplant, and I need recipes for what to do with them. So I can’t wait to see how to can eggplant compenita.

[@deborahkelley4719]

I'm simply amazed how your garden's are taking off. I'm waiting patiently waiting for mine too take off. Any secrets lol waving from VA ❤️

[@jessicapabon2105]

I can't wait to get a freeze dryer!!!! So much to preserve

[@7eyesopenwide168]

I have sunflowers strewn about my garden too. Have you tried Cherokee purple tomatoes, noir tomatoes and queen of the night tomatoes? If not you should get some seeds and try them! Best tomatoes I’ve ever tasted!!!!!! Beautiful too.

[@Grammysgarden]

Good Morning Miss H. I love your videos! I would like to see your recipe of eggplant tamponade. Have a wonderful day❤

[@lauracarter2223]

That looks like a lot of eggplants! I would love to see you canning them. I've learned a lot from you😉

[@fallenskyshomesteadingandp2528]

Yes, you and Mr. H please be careful of the heat.

[@sandylowry6741]

Egg plant plants are so beautiful. Would love to have some recipes/technique for them to pull their weight in the garden

[@lenitabruno5736]

Mrs. H that sunflower is huge!!!!!! Loving your garden!

[@jenniferoceanhomestead]

Yes! Please post all videos of how you cook eggplant and everything else !!!

[@francesbaldwin2155]

I enjoy watching your canning produce. I have canned for over 50 years. I dont can a lot of things like you do. Iam glad to learn more things. Please keep vidios coming 😢

[@erniceb5969]

You and Mr H are truly a blessing. Learned a lot from your site. Thank you so much!

[@kathygarner419]

A makeshift bird bath can be made with an upturned 5 gallon bucket and a round plastic serving tray and a screw. Turn the bucket upside down pre-drill a hole slightly smaller than the size of the screw also pre-drill the serving tray hole in the center for the screw. Next screw the tray that is at 1"-2" deep to the center of the bucket bottom. Place a small dab of caulk over the hole just in case. fill with water and place it in your garden. Or if you have a tube of liquid nails construction glue, just place quarter size dabs big enough to make contact with the serving tray at several places on the bucket bottom and press the serving tray and let it dry then place it in your garden and fill with water. The birds may not be eating your tomatoes, because they are thirsty. Many birds, especially robins eat a lot of fruit, it is a natural part of their diets. I have friends who had a blueberry farm and they said the robins ate their body weight in berries every day. You may want to employ a plastic owl with a head that swivels and they don't like bird tape which is like shiny streamers when tied to the top of the post or the cages/trellises so that they blow in the wind. Birds are not fond of shiny moving things.

[@camilleolsen]

Yes please make an eggplant caponata video. Thank you!

[@MichaelsQueen72]

Yes, I would love to see how you can the eggplant caponata. I recently saw your video on how you freeze your eggplant fries. I’m looking forward to do mine that way. Love your videos!!

[@veteranacp]

Youre such a good woman. I love watching your videos! Much love to both of you!!!!

[@cherylfaulkner7991]

I would love to see you canning the egg plant!! I did not know you could do that!

[@SmartMarketingBuz]

I want to know all of the ways you can egg plants. I always struggle with how to preserve egg plants.

[@gillmoni64]

Yes Mrs. H, I want to see the video where you can the eggplant caponata, I don't know if I spelled it right, but my husband and I love eggplant, I just slice, flour, and fry them, that's the only way I know, so I would love a new way 😂❤🙏🏽

[@patsmall4386]

Good morning your garden looks wonderful

[@carolcorley6634]

I would like see about your egg plant recipes

[@MeMrsk2u]

Everything is looking great! Please share the eggplant recipe! 😊

[@brandyhamm7435]

Yes would love to see the recipe please. Thank you Mrs H

[@imari2305]

Good Morning Mrs H. Your eggplants looks amazing! I always enjoy when you take us in the kitchen and show us what you're making so yes I would love to see you prepare the eggplant cabarnaro if I said that correctly. Also, if you're crafty it easy to make a simple bird bath using dollar tree items. Since you have your grandbabies with you it would be a fun prodject to make one and I too would love to see it if you do decide on making one. Stay safe in that heat down there. Peace and blessings always.

[@atempereddream]

Yes, please do show us how you prepare and can egg plant caponata. Thank you for highlighting an exciting and vibrant dish. I am expecting my eggplants in my small space and deck gardens to come in soon!

[@ramonacooler7494]

Please! I would love to see a video on the eggplant! Love you guys!

[@RedLady198]

Beautiful harvest Mrs Heart 💯👍😍 and yes ma'am I would love to see that video 🤗 Thanks for sharing and God bless 🙏💜

[@ReinaMoesDIYinItDesigns]

Yes Mrs H I would like to see you can eggplant

[@aleshiasterland460]

I just found you. I watch over and over. I love the accent and you and your garden are glorious. Blessings Helena Montana. Thank you for your channel.

[@cbass2755]

I am not a fan of eggplant so don’t grow them. I grow lots of squash. Their coming in nicely. Your eggplant looks fantastic! Your hubby will be in heaven! How wonderful for you guys! ❤

[@PepperplacewithShawna]

I would love to see the eggplant recipes!

[@haleysallee6776]

Please make many eggplant videos. How do you preserve the eggplant parm too? I don't know how to preserve my eggplant at all. I love it!

[@jeanmcgonigal9141]

Yes, ma’am i would love to see your video for canning eggplant. Thanks for sharing. Blessings

[@torchwoody58]

Pam says- Quickie birdbath... Take the bottom dish from a wide garden pot, plug any holes and prop it on top a hefty hunk of firewood or up turned pot. Add a couple flat rocks or a brick to the middle and fill the rest of the pan with water. Refill every couple of days or put near a downspout of a roof. Empty from time to time to get rid of mosquito larva. Tada 😎

[@mymodernhomestead]

I would love to see how you make it! Your harvest is beautiful! 💜🍆🍆

[@mymodernhomestead]

Oh my goodness! Thank you for introducing this to me! I've been wondering how to preserve my eggplants! I can't make lasagna with them everyday! 😆 I found a canning recipe, but I still enjoy watching others can their own produce. I'll be here watching if you do it! 💜

[@dorisslade9696]

I would love to see how you cook all that you grow!!! Wow such a variety. You have to love so many kinds of food. I am new to gardening and doing pretty good in my small space and container garden. You have a farm Mrs. H. 😂😂💝💕🙏🙏🙏

[@lilaholland5764]

Ive been considering adding eggplant to my garden but I don't know anyone else locally that grows them. You've hepled me decide, Lord willing, next season I'm going to give it a try. Thanks for all the info & encouragement! Thanks A'Bunch! 🙂

[@candaced6976]

I would love to learn any new recipe for egg plant.

[@lydiabrooks2302]

Hi Mrs. H. I want to see all things you cook/can/dehydrate/freeze.

[@marygovantes7219]

Would love to see the eggplant canning

[@lola8590]

Great germination with your jalapeño seeds!! Thank you.

[@karensasse4138]

I would love to see how you can Eggplant Tampenida I love your canning videos

[@victoriaanderson1468]

Yes, PLEASE show us!!! Thank you Mrs H!!

[@pennyriherd6697]

Please post the eggplant Canning video….I have so many eggplant I don’t know what to do with them. Love your gardening skills…god bless you both.

[@connieodom16]

Hello from NOLA!!! Love your channel! Would love to see your eggplant recipes!!

[@sandrawallin6044]

I want to see a video on how you can your eggplant, looking forward to it. I sure have learned a lot from you, thank you for all your videos.

[@hitchhikerfromanothergalaxy]

I will hopefully be able to harvest eggplant for the first time this year so would love to see your caponata recipe and the parmesan too!

[@pathfindermom4007]

Would love to see you can this! I have never heard of Caponata

[@angelamangum3339]

Mom and I love eggplant though I don't grow it very often. One of the times I grew it, it went inside the hole of a cinder block and grew squarish.

[@samanthathornton9330]

Yes!!! I would love to see your canning process for eggplant!!! Please share a video!!

[@ladyinjoy1278]

Please do a video on how you make and preserve eggplant. In a few ways so I can try them.

[@colliecoform4854]

Love to see your eggplant capanata. I usually slice them, bread and fry to use for rollatine and parmagiana. The rollatine is a must have for all the holidays.

[@sandystrong5625]

Could you post or tell me where I could get your recipes with your eggplant???? I love to watch you and MR C, you two are a a beautiful couple. Your garden is unreal……I don’t know how you do it.

[@Angelinawalker591]

Beautiful harvest, and yes I would like to see the video

[@terriyoungblood4565]

Happy 4th Mr. And Mrs. H.

[@suejack101]

Excited to see Eggplant Recipes!!! Tfs

[@marilynprietto1162]

Yes please would love to see the recipe.

[@cindyhayslette306]

I love your FFA shirt! Cool colors on the back!

[@brendachapman4559]

I would love to see you can the eggplant! Thanks! Much Love and Blessings

[@valerievalmont9455]

Thanks!

[@HOMESTEADHEART]

Thank you so much 😊

[@milliemrrobinson1074]

Oh Mrs H! I'd love to see your eggplant recipes! I've got eggplants going here and need inspiration! ❤

[@andreabalogh5967]

Please post video💛😊

[@carmelbronze9946]

Please do a cooking segment on the egg plant. I've never had it and would love to try it.

[@charcee56]

Beautiful! What do u fertilizer eggplant with

[@angelabowden1923]

Mrs HH, I would love to see the eggplant canning video! Please do one.

[@titasmom678]

Love your Canning segments. I would love to see you make Caponata.