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dill pickled squash
Posted by tracik3
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tracik3Updated Dave thanks so much for that site!!
What is your favorite way to preserve Early Girl tomatoes?
Posted by TxMarti(8a DFW)
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TxMarti(8a DFW)Updated Thanks. I picked them Friday. Do you think Monday would be too late to can them?
Got Pomona's!
Posted by bcskye
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bcskyeUpdated Kali615, I hope you like the Pomona's. I started to use it because both the husband and I are diabetic, but continue to use it because I like it. You can adjust it to the firmness of jell that you want. The first time I used it wa...
Preserving "meat" in vodka?
Posted by shambo
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gardengalrn(5KS)Updated I know there are some new homeopathic fads out there as Dave has said and I'm admittedly ignorant about the science (if any) involved. I know some herbal remedies have been used for years and I do think they have their place. Howe...
Update on the Walmart lids
Posted by pkramer60
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sautesmom SacramentoUpdated I never buy anything from China if I can help, and absolutely would not buy any food from China. They have a long track record of lying about the ingredients in everything (remember the melamine in dog food and baby food, put in t...
Costoluto Genovese cleaning-GRRRRRR!
Posted by sundrops(Z6 SW Indiana)
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ala5656Updated I'm assuming this thread is pretty dead at this point, but i grew Costoluto Genovese last summer (2012) for the first time and was completely blown away by this plant. it grew like crazy, produced tons of gorgeous delicious fruit,...
Salt Free Dill Pickles
Posted by breasley(7)
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nerdyshopper(6)Updated This is an old thread but if anyone wants the flavor of real salt cured cucumber pickles, I found a listing by googling the subject. It was a patent application if I recall. What the auther tried based on a chemists perspective wa...
Failed Jelly Again...and again...and again..
Posted by cannond
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iice9Updated With jellies that are hard to set, I use a thermometer and cook them to 218 F. I am at 3300 feet above sea level so adjust accordingly from there. I have found this with orange jelly and chokecherry as well as Nanking jellies and ...
dried jar of sweet potatoes opened
Posted by qumum
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CanologyUpdated I think they should be fine since they were dehydrated and not canned. Dehydrated foods rely on the lack of moisture to prevent against spoilage, not an airtight seal, like canned foods. So as long as they were dehydrated correctl...
Waste not, Want not?
Posted by gmgdvm
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ruthieg__tx(z8 TX)Updated some salsa in a jar of black beans over rice...salsa in any beans actually...I make carrot jelly and use it in my carrot cake or any kind of bread like banana bread for a special touch...just cut back on the sugar...I use lots of ...
Preparing For The Worst
Posted by nancyofnc
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ristau5741(6)Updated supplies, water, food, are all good, but what happens financially/medically when the worst happens? you need to have medical records, marriage records, tax records, mortgage records, bank account numbers, etc etc etc. so if for so...
Pressure Canner Question
Posted by missemerald(7 (Virginia))
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missemerald(7 (Virginia))Updated Thanks, Dave! That's exactly what I wanted to know!!!
Does Anybody Else...
Posted by uaskigyrl(7)
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uaskigyrl(7)Updated I'll be doing something completely different, like sweeping the floor or folding laundry, and I'll hear a "ping!" and I count in my head, "one"...not even expecting it. Glad I'm not the only one! lol
Pressure Canning Fruit?
Posted by kriswrite(zone 8)
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kriswrite(zone 8)Updated I agree that PC often takes longer (which is why I usually water bath tomatoes). I had just never heard of this method and wondered why it wasn't typically recommended.
Fermented (crock style) Pickles
Posted by jackieras2
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jackieras2Updated Thanks to all who responded. I will abide by the majority and blame it on the bitter cukes.....actually it is the first time I used home grown cukes, I usually purchased pickling cukes at the local farmers market and had no proble...
what if theres too much headspace?
Posted by bfreeman_sunset20(Ca 9b vta co)
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digdirt2Updated gsherer - you really need to start a new thread with this question for best results. Meanwhile the search here will pull up many discussions on canning peppers and how to avoid the problems you encountered. Dave
Food Saver Question
Posted by oletimer
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oletimerUpdated Thanks Dave, I kind of figured that may be the case but wanted to ask to be sure, Maybe I can find some that we like that are in smaller bags, We don't care for the Slim Jim ones but would be nice if we did.
High fiber cooked salsa recipes
Posted by sturgeonguy(5a ON)
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canfanUpdated Maybe you could follow this canning recipe: http://nchfp.uga.edu/how/can_03/tomato_okra_zucchini.html and add the dry "salsa" spices while you cook the required 15 min before eating to reach your desired outcome. I love ...
Sugar-free rhubarb recipe?
Posted by milehighgirl(CO USDA 5B/Sunset 2B)
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readinglady(z8 OR)Updated While it is safe, you may want to do a comparison "test" of frozen vs. canned to see which you prefer long-term. Sugar does offer its own preservative qualities, so without some level of sugar you're likely going to expe...
Bummed - Where are the Strawberries?!
Posted by uaskigyrl(7)
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uaskigyrl(7)Updated I finally got some strawberries! I was picking up my CSA and was able to get a whole box of seconds for $15! I bought it because I'm nervous that the strawberry season won't long. Hopefully I can get another box in the near future...
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