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Posted by Barb Conrad October 26, 2015

Barb ConradI want to dry some cauliflower--in fact I have a whole head to do. Do I steam the cauliflower and do you separate it or cut it before putting it in the dehydrator. Is it smelly and do you need to keep it separate? Thanks. Also,...

JOP Brined Peppers

Posted by KSprairie October 24, 2015

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laceyvail(6A, WV)Updated October 26, 2015 I often put hot peppers in vinegar, store them in the fridge, and use them in cooking.

Question re: Green Mangoes for salsa

Posted by Kathy Fanning October 25, 2015

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digdirt2(6b-7a No.Cent. AR HZ8 Sun-35)Updated October 25, 2015 A mango is a mango. :) Green = unripe. Color = ripening (and rising pH). "Hardness" is a subjective call - what feels hard to one person feels softening to another. So you go by color, not the feel. If yours are sho...

Okay to leave raisins out of Mango Chutney?

Posted by Kathy Fanning October 23, 2015

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Kathy FanningUpdated October 24, 2015 Thanks, Dave!!!!

Bribing my dentist/chiropractor!

Posted by nancyjane_gardener(Zone 8ish North of San Francisco in the "real" wine country) October 20, 2015

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nancyjane_gardener(Zone 8ish North of San Francisco in the "real" wine country)Updated October 23, 2015 My FIL who just passed last week(2 days before his 95th BD!) used to take Neurosurgery payments in food, home made fishing poles and all sorts of bartering just after the depression! My hubby had to have serious dental stuff done,...

Msaking pear sauce

Posted by chickadee3a October 23, 2015

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digdirt2(6b-7a No.Cent. AR HZ8 Sun-35)Updated October 23, 2015 You cn make it just like applesauce. Usually recommend adding a bit of lemon juice to adjust the pH as winter pears are often more low-acid. http://www.pickyourown.org/pearsauce.htm Dave

ANNIE>>>>HELP to see IF we can make this a canning recipe please

Posted by gardnpondr(Zone 8) October 20, 2015

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gardnpondr(Zone 8)Updated October 23, 2015 OK thank you all very much!! You are very welcome on the recipe Annie. I added just a little over a tbl. of the curry but I had green so that's what I used and it was just awesome! I made it again a couple days ago and used red cu...

Our Canning Kitchen; Equipment; Tools; and 'Toys'

Posted by kathy_in_washington(Zone 8 Sequim,WA) June 28, 2010

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thatcompostguyUpdated October 23, 2015 That sounds a lot like what I did, only I lived in my little dwelling for 6 years and then "added on". I bought 8 acres of open land in 2003. Built a little 24x24 double car sized box with a 6x6 bathroom in one corner....

Making apple cider for vinegar

Posted by balloonflower(5b Denver CO) October 22, 2015

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digdirt2(6b-7a No.Cent. AR HZ8 Sun-35)Updated October 22, 2015 First you have to turn the apples into cider so you use the standard "making apple cider" directions. Then the cider has to age for several months before you can turn it into vinegar. You can speed up the last part of ...

Pressure COOKER for canning

Posted by David Brown October 21, 2015

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digdirt2(6b-7a No.Cent. AR HZ8 Sun-35)Updated October 21, 2015 Given the siphoning problems even when the jars are uptight, can you imagine what they would be like with the jar laying on its side? Not to mention why would anyone want to can 1 qt jar at a time? Dave

Drying the herbs>

Posted by Barb Conrad October 10, 2015

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digdirt2(6b-7a No.Cent. AR HZ8 Sun-35)Updated October 21, 2015 Agree that air drying doesn't work for me. Too much humidity and dust and pollen in the air. The air filters in the house have to be replaced or washed every couple of weeks here so I don't want all that on my herbs too. Dave

Jarrahdale Squash (upon sampling) has very little flavor

Posted by Chemocurl zn5b/6a Indiana(zone 5/6) December 11, 2010

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Shule(4a to 6b)Updated October 20, 2015 Try giving them some basalt rockdust and worm castings (together). I'm guessing that'll help your flavor, too. :)

Can green tomatoes be too green to use?

Posted by raee_gw October 16, 2015

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raee_gwUpdated October 19, 2015 That is the information that I needed, Thank you!

What to do with green peppers

Posted by Peter (6b SE NY) October 16, 2015

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theforgottenone1013(MI zone 5b/6a)Updated October 19, 2015 Judy- Dry until crisp. You don't want any moisture left. Rodney

Freezing Roasted Peppers in Juices

Posted by Judy October 18, 2015

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JudyUpdated October 18, 2015 So I'll freeze some in jars submerged in their juices, and the rest in FoodSaver bags. Thanks for the input!

inquiry-when to pick butternut squash

Posted by lroberge(5) August 10, 2006

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Rhea FarmerUpdated October 17, 2015 Eileen, I'd love to have your soup recipe! Thanks, Rhea

Elderberries?

Posted by ceresone(missouri ozarks) August 17, 2008

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janderbingUpdated October 17, 2015 Elderberries are "super fruit" status. They have been medicinal plants for a long time and just on the bare fact that they are a deeply dark purple, I am sure they are really good for you, antioxidants plus! I am in Mass...

Freeze dryer for home use - Harvest Right

Posted by scunningham(6) December 3, 2014

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Denise FennellUpdated October 17, 2015 I have one of these units and so far love it! One of things that does get missed is there is a large vacuum pump that has to sit next to, or under, the unit. This device is noisy and the two combined do generate heat.

Sweet Apple Relish

Posted by Linda_Lou(SW Wa.) September 20, 2010

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pattypan(z6b CT)Updated October 16, 2015 thanks for the info, dave. i never thought of organic corn syrup !

Is spoilage sometimes invisible in high acid foods as in low acid?

Posted by becky_schrock October 15, 2015

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becky_schrockUpdated October 16, 2015 Ah thank you so much Dave! What I needed to know.

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