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dehydrating green beans
Posted by tracik
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kriswrite(zone 8)Updated I think I know what you're talking about. They are crispy green beans that are seasoned and used as a snack - like these http://www.nuts.com/snacks/fruit-veggie-chips/green-bean-chips.html. If you read the package, they are baked,...
Bean Frencher Instructions??
Posted by chickachee(3/MN)
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chickachee(3/MN)Updated Dave, thanks for the info. Yeah, I was planning on canning them, but that does make sense that they'd turn to mush. Maybe I'll just stick to canning them in pcs. and use the frencher for making them fresh.
Reprocessing Tomatoes?
Posted by TamTram
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pixie_louUpdated Assuming her dishwasher has an actual sterilizing cycle - If you put the non processed jars in the refrigerator right away, I think they would be fine for a couple weeks. But non sterilized jars and sitting on the counter, I would...
apple juice concentrate
Posted by lisamann
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digdirt2Updated Concentrate it how? The guidelines for doing it - 24-48 hours sitting to separate, pour off clear liquid, double strain, etc. already concentrates quite a bit. You don't want it to ferment by leaving pulp in it. Dave Here is a lin...
Food processor - what to look for?
Posted by jennieboyer(8)
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msmarieh(Z5/N IL)Updated I have a KitchenAid which hubby had bought me several years ago. For regular cooking I don't use it all that much. However, for large scale cooking, I definitely pull it out (and I do that fairly regularly). I use the slicing and ...
What is chutney and how do you use it?
Posted by momto6
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msmarieh(Z5/N IL)Updated The Apricot Chutney in the Ball Complete Book of Home Preserving is WONDERFUL!!! I love it, especially served with roast pork or chicken (and if the meat ended up a little dry or overcooked, the chutney REALLY improves it). Tomato...
Canning Leek & Potato Soup help pls
Posted by Amanda_KG
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msmarieh(Z5/N IL)Updated I personally would feel comfortable canning that soup. The guidelines given by the National Center for Home Food Preservation certainly seem to indicate that when it comes to soups, so long as you follow the general guidelines (no...
Thinking out loud...
Posted by gardengalrn(5KS)
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gardengalrn(5KS)Updated Thanks Dave, after looking on the NCHFP site and gandering at the processing times, these are probably something I would more enjoy as a refridgerator item. The meat is already processed so I can't feature they would be very good ...
why snap off green bean tips?
Posted by thatcompostguy
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DeebyUpdated Oh. Thanks.
A picture of the days harvest
Posted by ricman(7)
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gardengalrn(5KS)Updated Looking good! We've had some peas, beets, onions and greens but on a small scale so far. I can't wait for a good garden tomato or yellow squash!!
Ph for banana walnut butter
Posted by d.aiman
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morz8(Washington Coast Z8b)Updated I don't know - but suspect - there could be a density issue with your recipe secondary to the PH problem with canning it....or, double trouble.
Produce Shelf-life in Fridge
Posted by LocavoreT
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ivarlucasUpdated Yes there is this great company called Fresh paper. They have designed a paper that you put into your fruit bowl or fridge drawer that allows you to keep you produce fresh for up to 2 to 4 times as long. I found a great article on...
Presto Weights jiggle speed?
Posted by thatcompostguy
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digdirt2Updated Best I could come up with off the top of my head. Happened to be doing some dried beans at the time and it seemed to fit pretty good. Rap just doesn't work. :) Dave
freezing green tomatoes
Posted by garden_fool(zone 9 TX)
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digdirt2Updated You can but they will result in softer/mushier pickles. If you want crispy pickled greens then freezing won't work. Freezing anything breaks down the cell membranes in the food so when it thaws it will always be softer texture. Da...
Corn zipper/stripper?
Posted by jennieboyer(8)
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ottawapepperUpdated While not as quick as the drill thing, We have the J.B. Lee's Corn Cutter and Creamer (wood model) from Lee Valley. We find it quicker and easier than a knife. J.B. Lee's Corn Cutter and Creamer Stainless Steel Corn Cutter and Cre...
Not enough sugar in strawberry jam
Posted by lyndapaz(6)
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drmbearUpdated I've never had even the slightest setting problem with Pamona, but I have had it set firmer than I would like. Probably the worst problem I've had with Pamona is in not using enough sugar(or sweetener or concentrated fruit juice o...
Rhubarb Sauce
Posted by melfield_wy(5b Wyoming)
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Christina818(7- PNW)Updated Looks like a great recipe! Thank you for sharing Dave.
Grapefruits?
Posted by tracydr(9b)
2 Comments
tracydr(9b)Updated Honey crimson grapefruit sounds delicious! I'm going to get the stuff for it at the store today!
Amaranth greens and Swiss chard
Posted by tracydr(9b)
2 Comments
lilyd74 (5b sw MI)Updated I have had great success with drying both, then using the dried leaves like parsley flakes in any number of recipes. The only thing it doesn't work for is the thick ribs of the chard. You could dry in the oven if you don't use a d...
Hi! New here; food preservation
Posted by chata
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lyndapaz(6)Updated We went strawberry picking yesterday at a local organic farm. They charge $5.50 a quart for pick-your-own and give you a quart for free for every 7 you pay for. In the end we got about 15 pounds for $38.50. And they are the juicie...
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