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Growing potatoes

Posted by kerryv February 17, 2013

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kerryvUpdated February 17, 2013 Thanks Dave, ill check it out!

Orange Marmalade Question

Posted by eahamel(9a) February 17, 2013

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uaskigyrl(7)Updated February 17, 2013 a good tip: if you keep the seeds and tie them up in a cheese cloth, you can throw them in with the marmalade while it's cooking down and it will help as well. Seeds have a lot of pectin in them. Since I don't use as much sugar, I...

Dried Fruit - Long Term Storage?

Posted by uaskigyrl(7) February 17, 2013

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eahamel(9a)Updated February 17, 2013 Dave is right, you do have to be sure they're completely dried, or they will get moldy. I don't use large jars for just that reason - if one fruit or batch is off, it won't ruin everything. I've had it happen only once or twice th...

What to do with kumquats?

Posted by eahamel(9a) February 16, 2013

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eahamel(9a)Updated February 17, 2013 I found a recipe for marmalade at allrecipes.com! Thanks, I'll do that - it will take care of some of the kumquats and lemons that I have in abundance. Dave, I didn't know you could dehydrate them. I dehydrate fruit regularly - di...

Homemade Yogurt-45 Days Later

Posted by malna(NJ 5/6) September 17, 2012

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missemerald(7 (Virginia))Updated February 16, 2013 Thanks, gardenman, I will try freezing it. I've also been making dairy yogurt in the crockpot for the family that can eat dairy, and everyone has been loving the results. I've just started straining the whey off it to make it thic...

Homemade Sauerkraut Question

Posted by homemadecountrylife(Zone 8A CA) September 3, 2011

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wertach zone 7-B SCUpdated February 15, 2013 The distilled water was suggested to remove some of the salt. The lemon juice was from the recipe below. Here is a link that might be useful: sauerkraut

Are certain beans, including garbanzos and soy, easier to harvest

Posted by new_gardener32 February 14, 2013

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digdirt2Updated February 15, 2013 Easier than what? String beans are just picked as is. Podded beans - those harvested for the bean inside for dry storage and the pod pitched - are relatively easy to harvest if allowed to dry on the vine. That includes soy and gar...

Starfruit Jam...didn't set

Posted by gmgdvm February 14, 2013

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gmgdvmUpdated February 14, 2013 Jill, good point. I guess I can't just assume that pectin is pectin! I have a neighbor with an extremely prolific starfruit tree, plenty of jars, sugar and pectin, so I think I'm going to try again! The jam that didn't set is stil...

Mustard recipe, half pints

Posted by alphonse(6) February 12, 2013

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alphonse(6)Updated February 14, 2013 " You're not talking about a seasonal product like peaches. Mustards can be made year-round. " I had a bumper crop of garlic and I've already got lots of dried, pickled, made into chili powder, sausage....... Hmmm. Maybe...

mango salsa

Posted by marricgardens(5a Barrie) February 13, 2013

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marricgardens(5a Barrie)Updated February 14, 2013 Thanks for the link digdirt. Great recipes!

jar didn't seal - fish - still OK to eat?

Posted by pqtex January 28, 2013

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eircsmithUpdated February 14, 2013 It's a great reply "digdirt". I agree with you. It should be well cooked before eating.

Canning Borscht?

Posted by kriswrite(zone 8) February 4, 2013

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eircsmithUpdated February 14, 2013 Yes "digdirt" you are right. I totally agree with you it's probably all right.

All American 921 question!!

Posted by ambroseya February 11, 2013

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eircsmithUpdated February 14, 2013 Thanks "digdirt" for reply. It's an informative reply and can be applied in future.

canning lids

Posted by tim45z10 October 26, 2012

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pqtexUpdated February 12, 2013 I haven't tried this yet, but I saw a tip that the shaker top on parmesan cheese will fit the regular mouth canning jars.

not canning, but question about rendering fat

Posted by pqtex February 2, 2013

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pqtexUpdated February 7, 2013 Nope...it never set up at all. It remains a light density oil. No separation at all. The density of the oil is lighter in texture than corn oil or olive oil. If I get any on my hands, it feels wonderful, and I've ended up just rub...

canning zuccinni rampni

Posted by yorktownpatty January 26, 2013

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yorktownpattyUpdated February 5, 2013 Well I ran a trial load of squash chunks in the pressure canner. I thought I had enough to fill 7 quart jars, but some of the pieces would have been too small, so I did 5 quarts. Next time I will cut up more squash. In any event i...

Newbie about to eat canned jar for 1st time & scared.

Posted by bksinaz(z9 AZ) January 13, 2013

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digdirt2Updated February 3, 2013 I live in S.E. Missouri so Hopefully I did this right? For the sea level that everybody talks about. Can't say as there are many places in SE MO that are above 1000 feet, some above 1200 feet. You have to find out what your specif...

Different flavor after canning

Posted by bksinaz(z9 AZ) January 28, 2013

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norwayahaUpdated February 3, 2013 I have not really noticed a different taste to my canned stuff but I have noticed a different smell to the canned vs. fresh especially in meat. It reminds me of canned tuna. So I let it vent then use it. It tastes fine and has not...

Ball Customer Service - for sawdustr

Posted by 2ajsmama January 28, 2013

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kriswrite(zone 8)Updated January 31, 2013 I just emailed them to complained and they sent me a coupon. But here's a solution: Instead of simmering the lids, bring them to a boil. That totally resolved my problem with new lids purchased on jars.

European Pressure Canners

Posted by conate March 9, 2010

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blisspacketUpdated January 27, 2013 Not meaning to diverge from the last post. This was the most relevant thread of two when I typed in "Kuhn Rikon". The SI valve is leaking and we can't get the 3.5 quart pressure cooker up to pressure. Has anyone out ther...

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