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Posted by sooey(7MA) September 9, 2008

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pattypan(z6b CT)Updated January 27, 2013 dear canology, interesting moniker, since this reply is about the study of plastics, and it doesn't look good ! first,excuse me for injecting some heaviness into a fairly lighthearted post. i'll agree that plastic containers are m...

Pressure canning tomato sauce

Posted by gin_gin(5) January 26, 2013

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gin_gin(5)Updated January 26, 2013 Thanks Dave, I don't know why I didn't see that one. It looks perfect. Thanks again, Virginia

Hot plate for Canning advice

Posted by LGithens January 24, 2013

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digdirt2Updated January 25, 2013 You mentioned you had read through all the previous discussions here about this question so you probably already have the info on the important points to consider - canner weight tolerance (BWB canner is HEAVY), burner diameter co...

Ferments, New Canning Books and Musings

Posted by cannond January 10, 2013

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sidhartha0209(KY_6a)Updated January 23, 2013 Cool! Here's an even better article written by a Kentucky boy turned chef from the next town over from me: Here is a link that might be useful: The Skinny on Fermentation: Un-canning Tomatoes

New to canning, scared I messed up!

Posted by OldLace January 19, 2013

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OldLaceUpdated January 21, 2013 That's not a bad idea. That would make me feel more confident in the food I can! Last night I was combing over the NCHFP site, reading the manuals on that site, and getting a feel for my next project. All I know is I'm going to ne...

How do you make juice?

Posted by achilles007 November 30, 2010

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Konrad___far_north(3..just outside of Edmonton)Updated January 21, 2013 I got to this thread when searching for carbonating apple juice. I do allot of apple juicing with my home made juicer, not something most want to tackle,...unless you're a machinist, maybe. I fill juice into 50L high pressure kegs...

Pumpking Gingerbread Recipe

Posted by PlantsAndYarn(5) January 19, 2013

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dgkritch(Z8 OR)Updated January 20, 2013 Thank you! This sounds really good. I may have to try it in the next couple of days. Deanna

Using large rapini leaves for pesto

Posted by jennieboyer(8) January 18, 2013

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digdirt2Updated January 19, 2013 Well technically it wouldn't be pesto of course, just a "mixed-greens sauce" of sorts but I'd have to agree with you that the rapini leaves are going to be quite bitter. Try steaming a few of them to taste first and you'...

Do you think this Pumpkin Butter Recipe is safe?

Posted by PlantsAndYarn(5) January 17, 2013

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PlantsAndYarn(5)Updated January 19, 2013 Deanna the pumpkin gingerbread is very tasty. Even my grandson love it. I will post the recipe as a new message so everyone can see it.

Chicken Soup--veggies overcooked--suggestions

Posted by pqtex January 4, 2013

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westmontcoUpdated January 18, 2013 We do mixed veggies (carrots, onions, celery, etc) separately from the chicken because of the difference in the processing times, then mix when we want a meal. We usually plan on one qt veggies to one pt chicken. Veggies are not a...

Facts on using alcohol as preservative?

Posted by pepper_rancher August 18, 2007

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3dcakes.com.auUpdated January 17, 2013 I found this page really helpful answering the same questions you asked above. I relise that I am 6 years behind you... but better late than never :) http://www.dweckdata.com/Published_papers/Natural_Preservative.pdf

Canned chicken--lip smackin' good!

Posted by pqtex January 5, 2013

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sidhartha0209(KY_6a)Updated January 17, 2013 Ah, just stuck the turkey in the oven to cook @ 185F all night; I loves my slow roasted turkey.... :-)

what happened to my onions???

Posted by miscindy(5 SW MI) January 16, 2013

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digdirt2Updated January 16, 2013 In Mich. you would have to grow long-day varieties so look into Copra, Big Daddy, or Sterling. I have to grow short-day varieties down here so haven't tried any of them but all 3 are rated as long storage varieties at 5-6 month st...

Uses for lettuce

Posted by jennieboyer(8) January 13, 2013

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2ajsmamaUpdated January 14, 2013 I've gotta move south (DH wants to)! We don't eat salads in the winter b/c the winter tomatoes and cukes are so bad. And by the time my tomatoes come in, the lettuce is bolting...

Help! I want to get more from my tomato harvest!

Posted by donnabaskets(Zone 8a, Central MS) January 7, 2013

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cindy_7(6b/7a)Updated January 13, 2013 You might want to give Wessel's Purple Pride a try. If I remember correctly, it's a cross between Cherokee Purple and Green Sausage. It's very meaty with small seed cavities and has great taste. That being said, I always use a mix...

Substituting Frozen Green Chile for Canned in Chili Recipe

Posted by grlsixx January 8, 2013

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grlsixxUpdated January 12, 2013 Thanks for the advice on the chile Dave and the detailed recipe review Jill! I used the Hatch chiles and omitted the cayenne, was afraid it would be too spicy for the kids. Next time I will leave it in. I kept the cloves in and wa...

Anyone tried freeze drying using dry ice?

Posted by another_buffalo(6) January 3, 2013

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another_buffalo(6)Updated January 12, 2013 This is a final follow-up to my experiment freeze drying with dry ice. I rate it a dismal failure. It may be theoretically possible to freeze dry foods with dry ice, but it certainly is neither convenient nor cost effective. Anoth...

Adding acid to salsas

Posted by crystalcanning January 9, 2013

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crystalcanningUpdated January 10, 2013 Oh, yay! Thank you both. I was thinking that, Dave, but it never hurts to have it confirmed from someone more knowledgeable than myself :) Crystal

Juicing then canning?

Posted by MrsAlford January 9, 2013

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digdirt2Updated January 9, 2013 Sure. No reason why you couldn't as far as I know. I just find that 'juciers' have more waste and less juice but I'm sure that depends on the juicer itself. Dave

Need help getting started!

Posted by lilMeg19 January 6, 2013

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lilMeg19Updated January 7, 2013 Thank you very much Dave. Once I get a few minutes I will post some of my recipes.

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