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What to do with all that summer squash?
Posted by beesneeds(zone 6)
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bshughes21(zone 8)Updated Living in the South, we love hush puppys. Try squash puppys. You can imagine...about the same, using slightly more corn meal. Also, fresh corn in the batter really good.
Preserving Bell Peppers
Posted by bcskye
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bcskyeUpdated Thanks everyone for the insight. Freezing it is!
Potato Tower FAIL
Posted by afbq(7)
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theforgottenone1013(MI zone 5b/6a)Updated Well since this is still near the top of the main forum page I'll comment since bumping it up won't be a problem. Here's a link to a thread from earlier this year. In it I linked a few discussions about potato bins. Rodney
Canning Tips and Tricks
Posted by gardengrlz
gardengrlzWell, if you’re like me, you’re up to your elbows in canning right about now. I thought I’d share some of my canning tips and tricks to help you during the rush: I always prepare an extra jar than what a recipe calls for. For example,...
too much basil
Posted by citytransplant(zone5)
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dancingcookUpdated Last year I filled two large ball jars with basil leaves, and then filled them with good olive oil. I did the same with a red wine and a white wine vinegar. The basil favors the oil or vinegar, and gets preserved at the same time....
What might be a weird canning question?
Posted by beesneeds(zone 6)
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canfanUpdated I find the direct approach and in the moment works best for me. "Hey... if you disturb the rings and lids while they are in the process of sealing you won't know if you have achieved a sterile seal. Let them sit for 12 to ...
Harvest from old orchard
Posted by hawaiisam
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hawaiisamUpdated Update - An Urban Forester from a neighboring city has identified our "serviceberries" as cherries and our "cherries" as plums. Our plums are still also plums. I guess I can't be irritated that my cherry pitt...
Canning Marinara Sauce
Posted by afbq(7)
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afbq(7)Updated I can freeze! It's even easier. :)
Fermenting Green Tomatoes ?
Posted by marcopolo5
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drmbearUpdated Horseradish root, as well as horseradish leaves, cherry leaves, and black current leaves (definitely not the American varieties related to jostaberries), are all used because of tannins that help the pickled vegetables stay crispe...
Tons of San Marzanos!
Posted by SUSAN ONTKO
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SUSAN ONTKOUpdated Thanks for the great info Dave.
zucchini madness!
Posted by SUSAN ONTKO
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thatcompostguyUpdated bump
Reusing commerical pickle juice???
Posted by meszaros9(10a)
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LoneJack Zn 6a, KCUpdated I always keep a jar of pickle juice in the frig to add 1/2 cup or so when making Chili.
Linda Z green chile pickle
Posted by veeta
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veetaUpdated Thanks again--I'll post the results, hoping mild shisitos will give me the spice I like without the burn I can't handle.
Canned or Fresh Tomatoes for Chili Con Carne
Posted by cookiemon5(z5 MO)
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digdirt2(6b-7a No.Cent. AR HZ8 Sun-35)Updated Actually you can use either. Since the primary goal is preserving fresh foods rather than those already canned I prefer to use fresh ones for best flavor. As a general guideline re-canning already canned food isn't recommended b...
Using Excalibur Dehydrator - Basil Not Dry after 12+ hours
Posted by foreverone(9)
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digdirt2(6b-7a No.Cent. AR HZ8 Sun-35)Updated Hopefully you aren't doing it outside with all the humidity? That would take forever. Dave
Apple butter question
Posted by oasisowner
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Christina AlamirieUpdated Tangrene, can you please share your apple butter recipe with the apple cider vinegar? Thanks so much!!
Jam Jar Explosion
Posted by cmonkey
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digdirt2(6b-7a No.Cent. AR HZ8 Sun-35)Updated The issue is molds, yeasts, and fungus so in most cases the contamination is usually visible, at least on the surface or a popped seal. And yes, reducing the sugar can contribute to failures as you lose the free-water binding cap...
small batch vs big batch canning...
Posted by beesneeds(zone 6)
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marymd7Updated I remember helping my mother put up quarts and quarts of dill pickles or peaches or pears in all day marathons, but I rarely can that way myself. I'll typically can maybe 8 quarts of dill pickles in a year, 1 or 2 quarts at a tim...
Requiem for a failed forum
Posted by nobananas
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annie1992Updated bcskye, I do hope your hubs has a quick and complete recovery, I'll be thinking lots of strong, healing thoughts for you and for him. Ruthie, I'll be thinking of you too, and I hope you are feeling so well you can more than you ev...
Pickled Ginger ?
Posted by klo12
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klo12Updated Thanks for the answers, I think from reading about this some more I'll just stick with the fridge method. I love that stuff and shouldn't have much trouble getting it used! I've got a pot of ginger growing, just got to wait for it...
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