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Posted by bejay9_10(zone 9/10) July 14, 2011

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digdirt2Updated July 15, 2011 I sure can't recommend it Bejay - it cuts too many corners for me to be comfortable with. JMO Dave

Really Cute - Petite Pies in Canning Jars

Posted by nancyofnc June 17, 2011

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zabby17(z5/6 Ontario)Updated July 15, 2011 Hugs right back at ya, Zabby ;-)

If I get overwhelmed with Cherry tomatoes..

Posted by dgkritch(Z8 OR) July 14, 2005

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andreaz6wv(6b)Updated July 15, 2011 Loved reading this thread! I was hoping to try drying some tomatoes this year and this really helped. Andrea

Lemon Olive Oil ???

Posted by CA Kate z9 July 9, 2011

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readinglady(z8 OR)Updated July 15, 2011 You can certainly give it a try. Some Greek recipes come to mind, a roasted potato dish with olive oil and lemon as well as lemon chicken with oregano. There should be lots of Mediterranean possibilities. Oh, and I'll bet it would...

Spoon Fruit Recipe

Posted by lbalames August 15, 2010

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Moms_KitchenUpdated July 14, 2011 I've got a recipe that doesn't need Pomona or other boxed stuff: http://motherskitchen.blogspot.com/2011/07/spoon-fruit.html Here is a link that might be useful: Spoon Fruit

dehydrated tomatoes to powder?

Posted by amyjean July 14, 2011

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digdirt2Updated July 14, 2011 As long as they have been shielded from dust and have remained dry with no molding then sure you can powder them. I use a coffee bean grinder. Never tried a blender but it should work. Dave

Kale Chips and Pickled Turnips with Beets

Posted by nancyofnc June 4, 2011

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annie1992Updated July 14, 2011 I really like swiss chard, but I like most greens. I have a bean recipe that tastes swiss chard and I've used it in place of spinach when making pasta, it comes out a lovely green color. Unlike Dave, I didn't care for the zucchini...

Dehydrating Horseradish ?

Posted by Jeanine Gurley July 14, 2011

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readinglady(z8 OR)Updated July 14, 2011 I have no experience with dehydrating horseradish, so can't speak to that. But . . . How long are you waiting before packing in vinegar? The degree of heat increases exponentially depending upon how long you wait. Add vinegar 1 mi...

Cheese cake????

Posted by terrybull July 11, 2011

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iice9Updated July 13, 2011 A lot of people around here serve cheesecake cupcakes. I found a recipe for them (cooks.com) and thought you might be interested in the technique. It uses foil cupcake liners and suggests putting them in a bain-marie. VANILLA WAFE...

Pickle Safety Question

Posted by blondiesc July 12, 2011

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blondiescUpdated July 13, 2011 Thank you so much for putting my mind at ease. I really do appreciate it!

Fermenting Pickles doing NADA!

Posted by gardengrl(Northern Virginia) July 11, 2011

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digdirt2Updated July 12, 2011 Sometimes it takes multiple soakings in fresh warm water to level out the salty flavor. We have done some in 3 changes of really warm water over a 24 hour period, tasted, and only then processed in the finishing brine. Dave

Stonewall Kitchen Curd - safe to use past date?

Posted by 2ajsmama July 9, 2011

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2ajsmamaUpdated July 12, 2011 Thanks Carol, I did assume that if it was properly canned (enough acid) to last 6 months, that there was no chance of botulism. But I didn't want to make anyone sick with rancid butter or "bad" eggs! I thought I could ma...

help! fast! is my new canner missing a piece??

Posted by alitn July 9, 2011

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soonergrandmomUpdated July 12, 2011 I don't have a dog in this fight, but in reading the first post I certainly visualized a moment of panic being voiced by someone who didn't know their equipment and could easily make a big mistake if someone didn't help. Then soon...

Harvesting and drying herbs for a gift

Posted by MojaveLove(5 - IL) July 10, 2011

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gardenman101(Z6 Spingfield, Ma)Updated July 11, 2011 ML, I agree with the postings above. You can do this at any time of the year. What i would suggest is picking the flowers off the plants as this tends to tell the plants that they are reaching the end of thier life cycle. Another ...

Tomatoes

Posted by bookjunky4life(5 Central IL) July 8, 2011

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zabby17(z5/6 Ontario)Updated July 11, 2011 For a thicker sauce, --- use paste-type tomatoes --- cook sauce down for longer (30 minutes to several hours) Another short cut you can take to thicker sauce is to scoop out some of the very watery juice with a ladle as soon as th...

Sweet Jalapeno Pickles Recipe?

Posted by aberwacky_ar7b(Southern Ozarks, AR z7a) August 22, 2006

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hamzy_wt_netUpdated July 10, 2011 Sorry but this is not the real reciepe for Cowboy Candy. Im sure they are good but Cowboy Candy is a trademark. Like Coke or Pepsi. If you dont have the original your just eating crap.

Excaliber Dehydrator - I'm thinking of purchasing one - Comments?

Posted by kathy_in_washington(Zone 8 Sequim,WA) June 28, 2010

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captaindirt(6/7)Updated July 10, 2011 I'm thinking about getting the Excaliber 3900 but heard somewhere that they are really noisy. I have the american harvester food master that still works fine after 28 years but was thinking about the Excaliber. has anyone had a ba...

canning pre made pasta sauce

Posted by pointpaleale(4) July 10, 2011

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readinglady(z8 OR)Updated July 10, 2011 Sure, freezing tomatoes for future use is fine. In fact, you may decide not to bother with blanching and peeling, as the peels slip off easily when the tomatoes thaw. Save yourself the effort. The other issue not addressed in this...

Question about Pickle Crisp

Posted by calliope(6) July 7, 2011

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TrishcuitUpdated July 9, 2011 I was wondering the same thing myself. Thanks Dave twice!

Adding other fruit to grape jam

Posted by val_s(z5 central IL) July 8, 2011

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val_s(z5 central IL)Updated July 9, 2011 Thanks calliope - I'm going to experiment with my fresh/frozen, grape/berry jam and hopefully something good will come out of it. Val

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