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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.

Apple butter not dark enough

Posted by blueridgemtngrl(6b) October 6, 2007

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zattooranUpdated October 16, 2015 Use Purple Ball Jars......seriously

What are Lime Pickles

Posted by gardengrl(Northern Virginia) January 4, 2007

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itsbeverleeUpdated October 14, 2015 now you know what I know. when we go to Arkansas for 'Dinner On The Grounds'....that is the first thing I ask about. I made them for years. love them more than anything!

Any Use for Green (Unripe) Figs ???

Posted by denninmi(8a) October 9, 2008

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Helle FrederiksenUpdated October 14, 2015 You can devide them i small pieces and boil them in very salted water for 10 minuttes. Use them in a olive oil/vinaigre dressing with garlic and tomatoes. They have a texture very much like firm potatoes and a taste much like gree...

Is it necessary to drain veggies?

Posted by ekgrows(5 - Northern Illinois) October 13, 2015

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ekgrows(5 - Northern Illinois)Updated October 13, 2015 It did help - thank you. Yes - I think I would need to double the vinegar to get the right consistency - or the one I'm wanting anyway. I'd have to double the sugar too then, as I love the flavor of it, and don't want it more vi...

Canning with recipe using butter

Posted by leonard_w September 18, 2008

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digdirt2(6b-7a No.Cent. AR HZ8 Sun-35)Updated October 13, 2015 After 24 hours you will need to cook it well first before consuming so bake it well. Dave

Strawberry jam

Posted by luvncannin October 11, 2015

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annie1992Updated October 12, 2015 I agree, you could make freezer jam or a longer cooked jam/preserve recipe that requires no pectin. And that reminds me, I have frozen strawberries in the freezer that need to be made into jam now that the weather is turning cool...

Rotel-like Recipe

Posted by janisj September 1, 2012

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afeisty1(St. Louis)Updated October 12, 2015 I made two batches of this yesterday. Although it is a tad too hot for our liking, it is outstanding and tastes just like a can of Rotel. I do hope the heat dissipates a bit. I used mostly Poblanos, with jalapenos and Serrano ...

Canned Apple Butter from Frozen Apples?

Posted by Kristina Moellering October 12, 2015

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digdirt2(6b-7a No.Cent. AR HZ8 Sun-35)Updated October 12, 2015 Assuming an approved recipe is used to make it then there are no safety issues. But there are some quality issues in a very different texture results - more watery and with a grainy mouth feel. Dave

Can Botulism grow in the freezer? Tomato Sauce Processed then Frozen

Posted by Kristina Moellering October 12, 2015

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digdirt2(6b-7a No.Cent. AR HZ8 Sun-35)Updated October 12, 2015 No the spores go dormant. They don't die but they don't replicate and produce toxin either. Just cook the sauce well before consuming. Dave

Chilli

Posted by Rose Pekelnicky October 10, 2015

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Rose PekelnickyUpdated October 11, 2015 We followed the recipe except did 11 # due to altitude for 90 min. The beans will be added when the jar is opened and heated.

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