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which brand to buy in SS steam juicer ?

Posted by jeanwedding(6 ky) October 15, 2011

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mellyofthesouth(9a FL)Updated January 16, 2012 Lehman's has their stainless steam juicer on sale right now.

What are you happy about today??

Posted by dancinglemons(7B VA) January 4, 2012

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thisisme(az9b)Updated January 15, 2012 My tomatoes and tomatillos broke soil today. Their so cute when they are soooooo soooooo tiny. My daughter in the Navy emailed me to tell me she just received the care package I sent her in mid-December. There is something very wr...

Bitter tomato sauce

Posted by oukay January 10, 2012

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oukayUpdated January 15, 2012 Many thanks to all. I added a little sugar, and a tiny amount of baking soda and that solved the problem. I will freeze it, and it should be yummy for pasta sauce for this winter! Tomato-wise, this was made with a real mashup of v...

A little help with tangerine marmalade please :)

Posted by corrie22 January 9, 2012

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corrie22Updated January 13, 2012 Thanks Melly! I don't like whiskey either..... I'll let you know how this turns out. Corrie

Recipe safety - butternut squash jam

Posted by pqtex January 12, 2012

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pqtexUpdated January 12, 2012 Since I've already cooked my butternut squash for a pie, nut bread, and for the freezer--and still and have plenty of puree--I may try a refrigerator batch of the jam. Thanks for the input.

TATTLER canning lids/rings sale today only

Posted by psittacine January 12, 2012

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psittacineUpdated January 12, 2012 A friend tried to place an order this morning evidently shortly after I placed my order, but they were already sold out :(

Would this Salsa recipe be safe?

Posted by thisisme(az9b) January 10, 2012

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thisisme(az9b)Updated January 12, 2012 Thanks guys. Thats not what I wanted to hear but its what I needed to know. Thanks again.

Presto 1750 PC?

Posted by 2ajsmama January 10, 2012

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2ajsmamaUpdated January 10, 2012 Thanks Dave. Since I'm not sure my glass-top range can even maintain pressure (I can't maintain a steady simmer when making stock) I want something either cheap, or returnable, or both. I'd like the 23 qt (was looking when it was ...

Canning Pate and Corned Beef

Posted by roof June 13, 2010

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digdirt2Updated January 9, 2012 bump for this time of year

Icicle radish greens in guacamole!

Posted by wertach zone 7-B SC January 9, 2012

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denninmi(8a)Updated January 9, 2012 Well, there you go, another use for something most people throw away. Good for you.

Freezing spaghetti squash

Posted by trh701(z4sd) January 7, 2012

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denninmi(8a)Updated January 8, 2012 It freezes fine, IMHO. In fact, I think its actually better in one way after its thawed -- as with most vegetables, freezing ruptures cell walls, allowing liquid to seep out upon thawing. I like to put the thawed squash in a sieve...

Thank You.

Posted by kikistreehouse December 28, 2011

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digdirt2Updated January 6, 2012 You are most welcome. And welcome to the forum too. Feel free to jump in. Dave

Using crock-pot to reduce tomato sauce

Posted by Materex December 30, 2011

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calliope(6)Updated January 5, 2012 Larry......thanks! I have been setting on crock pots the night before for sauces, and I process enormous amounts of tomatoes. Never thought of the roaster, but I have a big one and I'll try this next harvest.

Smoker Grill From Santa

Posted by bcskye December 27, 2011

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bcskyeUpdated January 5, 2012 Yes, its an R2D2 looking smoker and it will be great for us. There's just two of us and we plan on spending a good portion of our life in our motorhome so I'll be able to take it with us. Now, if we had a larger family or did a lo...

Wanted Recipe for Orange Pepper Jelly

Posted by retsec December 29, 2011

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retsecUpdated January 4, 2012 Thanks for the information. I used a recipe for orange marmalade and left out the rind. I added jalapeno and bell peppers. It tastes just like I wanted. What was left in the pot jelled quickly but in the jars it is still runny. I ...

Recipes in 'Joy of Pickling' are loaded with vinegar

Posted by eahamel(9a) January 1, 2012

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olga_6bUpdated January 4, 2012 "Acidifying your system is a great thing for you, vinegar is not bad for your body at all, especially apple cider vinegar". It depends. A lot of people have acid reflux problems these days. Olga

eggs

Posted by kikistreehouse December 28, 2011

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david52 Zone 6Updated January 4, 2012 On a related egg note, I was in the super market the other day buying eggs at the same time one of the staff was restocking the shelves, and the first carton I picked up had a broken egg in it - he took it, then explained that the...

Recipe for Oven 'french fried' green beans?

Posted by wertach zone 7-B SC January 3, 2012

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retsecUpdated January 4, 2012 I dip them in beaten egg then seasoned fish fry (Zatarian's) and fry them. You can get the beans at Sam's Club also but are too expensive for me.

Orange recipes

Posted by gardengalrn(5KS) January 2, 2012

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pixie_louUpdated January 3, 2012 I'm not a big fan of marmalade, but I luv luv luv orange jelly. I just squeeze the fresh oranges, then add sugar and pectin. As for the mold - definitely toss any orange with any mold on it. I would not use any orange that was nex...

2011 food preservation - what have you put up?

Posted by cabrita(9b SoCal) January 20, 2011

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pixie_louUpdated January 1, 2012 Total Jars for December - 6 Total Jars for 2011 - 596 Baked Beans - 6 quarts

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