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Posted by kikistreehouse August 5, 2011

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nancyofncUpdated August 5, 2011 Please note that not all berries are edible - some are highly toxic and can kill you with a nibble -- whether native, local, or imported, purchased or even gifted. Just because someone sold it to you does not mean that it is worth...

Flexibility in Canning

Posted by gardengal19 August 5, 2011

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gardengal19Updated August 5, 2011 There are some recipes - for spiced pears or peaches - that can be quite overpowering. Instead of saying - "I'll never make this again" - it's good to know I can change the amount of dried spices and still have "saf...

how do I preserve flat leaved parsley?

Posted by buyorsell888(Zone 8 Portland OR) August 4, 2011

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digdirt2Updated August 5, 2011 Did a bunch of chopped basil today. Coarse chopped spread out on a cookie sheet, spritzed it well with water so there was a thin layer of water covering the sheet. Froze it and then broke the sheet of it into pieces and vacuum sea...

harvesting egyptian onions

Posted by modock May 25, 2007

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Susan LevyUpdated August 5, 2011 Okay so I have heard this onion called walking , Egyptian and tree . I read some where it is all the same onion. I am getting the walking onion from a friend. I have been told the bulb at top are the ones you pluck and eat. But he...

Wild grapes in Florida

Posted by kikistreehouse August 5, 2011

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digdirt2Updated August 5, 2011 Check out the pics on this website. I think they will answer your questions. Dave Here is a link that might be useful: Florida - Wild Grapes and Tame Grapes

Canning small cherry tomatoes whole?

Posted by John__ShowMe__USA(5/6) July 31, 2011

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John__ShowMe__USA(5/6)Updated August 5, 2011 I've dried Sungold/Sun Gold many times too & there is just nothing like them. Checked more closely and this year I am growing Sun Gold and not Sungold. I BWB'd just 2 half-pint jars as a test. One jar I poked a hole completely...

Any fans of Wild Fermentation here?

Posted by t-bird(Chicago 5/6) August 1, 2011

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dgkritch(Z8 OR)Updated August 5, 2011 I also ferment pickles and kraut. I use a large, barrel shaped Snap-Lock container. I think it's 2 or 3 gallon. Good for ferementing, NOT good for anything like sweet pickles where you have to reboil the brine and pour back over t...

Cucumbers stored in refrigerator

Posted by happyhelper August 4, 2011

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dgkritch(Z8 OR)Updated August 5, 2011 I wouldn't toss them at this point if you just did it yesterday. Drain them, throw away the brine and make a correct brine. Boil the brine and pour over the cukes. Then you should be able to keep in the fridge for quite some time ...

problem canning salsa

Posted by luv2pepper(5) August 4, 2011

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readinglady(z8 OR)Updated August 5, 2011 Some bubbles will inevitably remain. Despite your best efforts, it's almost impossible to eliminate all bubbles. The salsa is still fine. Eat it with confidence. Carol

blueberry lime jam question

Posted by luv2pepper(5) August 4, 2011

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morz8(Washington Coast Z8b)Updated August 4, 2011 That recipe reads: 4 1/2 C blueberries (not 4 1/2 C crushed blueberries). Following that - Crush blueberries one layer at a time and combine with pectin. I've taken that to mean, measure first, crush after. It sets that way, not t...

How long should I store fresh soybeans in the fridge?

Posted by ikea_gw August 3, 2011

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denninmi(8a)Updated August 4, 2011 They go starchy fast. Like in a day. You would actually be a lot better off blanching (can be done in or out of the pod) and freezing them.

Can I directly pressure can fresh raw tomato juice?

Posted by steve22802(7a VA) August 3, 2011

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steve22802(7a VA)Updated August 4, 2011 Thanks, Dave.

Jelly using store-bought juice & NS pectin

Posted by 2ajsmama August 4, 2011

2ajsmamaExperimented today. 2C blueberry black currant juice with 2T NS pectin and 2C sugar. I was a little afraid of boiling it too long with just the juice and pectin, so just brought it to a good (but not what I'd call a rolling) boil,...

Strawberry Rhubarb Jam

Posted by gymnmore(z8, LA) July 29, 2011

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2ajsmamaUpdated August 4, 2011 How small are you looking for? Joy of Jams has one for 3 pints (6 jelly jars) but that can be halved. 1 large lemon 2 pounds of strawberries, hulled 3/4 pound of rhubarb, cut into app. 3/8-inch cubes 4 1/4C sugar 1. Squeeze the ju...

Can I freeze chives and green onions?

Posted by buyorsell888(Zone 8 Portland OR) July 30, 2011

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buyorsell888(Zone 8 Portland OR)Updated August 3, 2011 Great ideas, thanks

Husk Cherries

Posted by pixie_lou August 3, 2011

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denninmi(8a)Updated August 3, 2011 Well, if you like the flavor of them raw, you can eat them that way. Its probably not something you would sit down and eat a bowl of, more likely something you might eat casually by the handful in the garden, or perhaps thrown int...

Mother of Vinegar

Posted by vkay July 31, 2011

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vkayUpdated August 3, 2011 jxbrown, Thanks so much for the info. Will try this soon.

Good book on pickling?

Posted by ikea_gw May 9, 2011

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michelelcUpdated August 3, 2011 http://learningstore.uwex.edu/assets/pdfs/B2267.PDF

canning tomato question

Posted by matthew18(5) July 30, 2011

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caboodle(9A)Updated August 3, 2011 Your sauce looks fabulous! When I make sauce, I use a steam juicer to get the water out and then run it through a Victorio strainer. Then I don't have to cook it down at all. Judi

Options for Removing Water From Tomatoes for Canning Sauce

Posted by zeuspaul(9b SoCal) May 3, 2007

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steve22802(7a VA)Updated August 3, 2011 I just used the freeze and drain method to reduce the amount of water in my tomatoes. Now I'm wondering, can I just can these tomatoes without heating them up first (i.e. raw pack.)? I might run them through my Victorio striner fi...

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