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Presto PC on sale
Posted by 2ajsmama
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elisa_z5Updated I think I've found the actual research article that the recommendation change was based on--the one linked below was done by the same authors and published around the same time as the one cited above, and it seems to be the resear...
Approved Sweet Zuchinni Relis recipes please :)
Posted by mikajade
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digdirt2Updated Lots of previous discussions here about them that the search will pull up for you. And the NCHFP website gives some 15-20 relish recipes (though not all are sweet) that you can use. You can sub zucchini for cucumbers in most any a...
Another 'is this safe to can' question re: Rhubarb syrup
Posted by kastle
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mikajadeUpdated I wondered if anyone could tell me if the below recipes are safe to BWB preserve? Rhurbarb relish: 1.3kg rhubarb 3 onions 2 cups brown sugar 1.5cups sultanas 2 tsp ground ginger 2 tsp mustard seeds 2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper 2 cups...
Making Syrups
Posted by balloonflower(5b Denver CO)
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balloonflower(5b Denver CO)Updated Come on, there's really no reason to be rude--if you read farther I did say that I understood that they wouldn't be as thick. I was just looking for anything that I might not have anticipated and listed from people who take time t...
How do you speed up your apple canning?
Posted by naturegirl_2007 5B SW Michigan(5B SW Michigan)
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myfamilysfarmUpdated Peels used to be recommended, but unless you know what your fruit has been exposed to, who knows what might be getting into your food. I still use the peels, but my family doesn't have any problems with allergies and I use my own ...
If they were same price would you buy AA 15.5 qt. or Presto 16 qt
Posted by elisa_z5
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malna(NJ 5/6)Updated I love my All-American. Did take a bit of getting used to. The Presto ones are perfectly safe and they are much cheaper dollar wise, but I sure do like supporting American industries whenever I can. My AA will never wear out, neve...
blueberry-pineapple jam
Posted by judo_and_peppers(Tampa FL)
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judo_and_peppers(Tampa FL)Updated in case you guys were wondering what it came out looking like, here's the pic. by volume it was probably 3/4 pineapple (this is before the sugar went in), but the color would lead one to believe it was mostly blueberry. I think it...
Using jam or jelly for pate de fruit
Posted by missrumphius(5b)
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digdirt2Updated I'm sorry no one has been able to address your question. Pate de fruit isn't a commonly made item. I know we have ended up with some jams that could be sliced by over-using the pectin in them but I doubt that would help you much. ...
Homemade veggie seasoning salt
Posted by manitoba_mum
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thatcompostguyUpdated Dried cabbage, corn, carrots are sweet and tasty. they're found in those Yakisoba packages. I've considered drying a bunch of things shredded just for adding to basic Ramen noodles to add something to lunch. But I buy a bag of fro...
Frozen / cold weather brassicas?
Posted by NilaJones(7b)
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NilaJones(7b)Updated Thanks, myfam!
Pomona for a thickener in gravy?
Posted by cindy_7(6b/7a)
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floral_uk z.8/9 SW UKUpdated Is it for weight loss or some sort of nutritional problem? I think I'd die of boredom on a diet like that before it had any noticeable effect;-) I think I'd give up on gravy altogether and have things like apple sauce, cranberry s...
63 mm narrow mouth jars?
Posted by lisapat(8a)
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kriswrite(zone 8)Updated I have one or two of the jars. I've managed to find lids off of commercially canned items that fit them; I use the jars for dry storage. They are kind of a pain, though, due to the narrow mouth.
scarlet runner shell bean recipe ideas?
Posted by shermthewerm(8 PNW)
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manitoba_mumUpdated This year, like shermthewerm, we got more matured scarlet runner beans than we need for seed next year. We had only 4 plants in a raised bed, mainly for the humming birds, and were surprised with how many beans matured. I was impr...
Suggestions/Opinions on Buying Canning Equipment
Posted by PlantsAndYarn(5)
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malna(NJ 5/6)Updated ssgtbam, First, figure out exactly what size lids you need. The link below will help. They sound like they may be the 63mm canning jars (regular mouth are 70mm). Lisapat posted here recently saying she had gotten a box of 63mm lid...
Thanksgiving leftovers, giblet gravy with dumplings!
Posted by wertach zone 7-B SC
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myfamilysfarmUpdated I've tried to make homemade stuffing, and it was very time consuming. We don't eat that much stuffing, so Stove Top works for us.
Brussel sprouts froze
Posted by michelelc
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michelelcUpdated Thanks! I picked some more yesterday after the thaw & both the frozen ones & thawed ones were great roasted. I will leave the rest out on the plant till I'm ready to eat them.
Jellied Cranberry Sauce
Posted by lyndapaz(6)
22 Comments
sleevendog (5a NY)(5a NY)Updated With beautiful organic cranberries i would make my own if my family wanted the 'can'. I saw many recipes last week and here is one...linked You can freeze your cranberries now for x-mas. No prep needed, just cook them straight fro...
Another lost (in memory) recipe
Posted by myfamilysfarm
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myfamilysfarmUpdated no seysonn, you are not missing anything. My recipe takes more flour and no lemon. The pie is a custard type, but mine is firmer than any correctly made custard. Mine is a difficult pie to bake to the perfect consistency. Gooey en...
Favorite recipes for gift giving?
Posted by ekgrows(5 - Northern Illinois)
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jodikayUpdated Last year I gave Annie's salsa, jam, canned cherries and applesauce. I will be doing something similar this year. My youngest brother also can's so I will probably share my chutneys with him. I am really hoping he will give me a j...
canning already ready pickles
Posted by chadsam
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digdirt2Updated Agree with the above. In theory, you could but you wouldn't be at all happy with the results. You'd have to heat at least all the brine to boiling first and for best safety you'd have to heat the pickles and the brine to boiling f...
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