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M. Bullwinkel's Strawberry Rhubarb Jam
Posted by malna(NJ 5/6)
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robinkateb(z4 VT)Updated This thread finally threw me over the edge and I ordered a copy of the book. It has been on my wish list at paperback book swap for ages but I am getting tired of waiting for someone to get rid of theirs.
Acidity of Rhubarb Question
Posted by robinkateb(z4 VT)
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robinkateb(z4 VT)Updated In the end I made rhubarb ginger curd, so no canning possible anyway. I need to make 3 batches at least of the rhubarb apricot jam before i can play again to make sure I have enough.
how to dry corn on the cob for squirrels
Posted by bjames(6)
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jonas302(central mn 4)Updated You could try hanging from a string in a garage attic or something like that
Potato plants
Posted by chartim(7A)
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tracydr(9b)Updated Any suggestions for best short season new potato types? I'm thinking about planting in the fall for some little fresh eating potatoes. I thought I might try some fingerlings and maybe some reds.
Help Salvage my Goreous Grapefruit!!!
Posted by uaskigyrl(7)
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tracydr(9b)Updated That would be nice. I would love to have good peaches, apples and strawberries. The ones around here are horrible. To think I used to have enough in OK to fill an entire chest freezer every summer with fruit. I am planting blackbe...
tomato jam questions
Posted by rosajoe_gw(8)
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nancyofncUpdated You might want to write a letter to the editor of that small community newspaper so that others who don't have access to this forum are presented with the information we've given you. Nancy
Head space
Posted by mudpie48
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digdirt2Updated To give you a simple answer it is the space where the required vacuum forms during processing. No air remains after processing, just vacuum. No headspace means no vacuum can form. 1/4 inch in the minimal amount required. Many food...
first year canning - cold or hot pack tomatoes?
Posted by callousedknees(z5 IN)
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Brooksjly24_aol_comUpdated Christine That's the way my family has done it for years, the only difference that we do is the lids. We cook the tomatoes the same way and put them in the jar hot. But the lids and rings are put in boiling water in a small sauce ...
Lemon-something
Posted by CA Kate z9
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dgkritch(Z8 OR)Updated Lemon poundcake, marmalade, lemon/garlic chicken. Google some wine recipes and see if you can't add the fermented syrup to some other fruits and make wine (no point in wasting all that "good yeast")!! Grin! Deanna
Rhubarb butter OK to can??
Posted by trh701(z4sd)
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readinglady(z8 OR)Updated There are also several old threads about rhubarb sauce and rhubarb-strawberry variations, among others. Applesauce with a twist. You might find that idea interesting also. Carol
hopefully not too OT - old glass lid
Posted by sputyourshovel
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readinglady(z8 OR)Updated I should have mentioned it's actually a three-piece affair as there's a rubber seal or gasket under the glass somewhat like the present-day Weck jars from Germany. Obviously you can't get a seal with a glass lid as it's not going ...
Freezing cooked beetroot to pickle
Posted by feijoas(New Zealand)
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feijoas(New Zealand)Updated Thanks guys, they're staying in the fridge!
Claussen pickle recipe
Posted by 2ajsmama
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2ajsmamaUpdated Great resource, Carol - thanks! I see that brine on page 19 has vinegar in it, a LOT of vinegar.
Does strawberry jelly need lemon juice?
Posted by lat0403
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readinglady(z8 OR)Updated If you're asking if strawberry jelly needs lemon juice for safety, no. Strawberries tend to be lower in pectin and some strawberry recipes do call for lemon to increase the natural pectin level and improve the set. Strawberries di...
How many flowers on a lavender stem?
Posted by nancyofnc
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oukayUpdated As far as recipes go, try the peach lavender jam in Ashley English's book, "Canning and Preserving". I made three batches of it last summer and everyone loves it.
Canning food with interruptions
Posted by pqtex
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pqtexUpdated I bought pickle crisp to use this year. Last year was the first year I canned potatoes,and I thought they turned out great even though I didn't have the pickle crisp. I was really pleased with the taste, texture, and convenience o...
Preserving Dragon Tongue beans
Posted by stargazer943(8bTX)
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stargazer943(8bTX)Updated Dave, Thank you! That's fabulous! Do you think if I canned them fresh, they would keep producing? I will eat some fresh as snap beans, and can them as shelly beans.
Canning jerk sauce
Posted by latuka
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jaimeb535_hotmail_comUpdated I am new as well & well I was wondering why canning your own recipes is not recommended? Can any one point me to some good books where I can learn all the ins & outs as well? Thank you so very much :) Jaime
MinuteMaid Frozen Lemon Juice
Posted by kayskats
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bjwright1Updated Two of my favorite products are the Minute Maid from lemon juice and frozen lime juice. You can use these both as a replacement for fresh squeezed lemon and lime juice. They are NOT the same as bottle ReaLemon or any other bottle ...
HELP! First time pickling
Posted by slickpickle
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readinglady(z8 OR)Updated It's not going to cause spoilage. Whether the pickles will be sufficiently "dilly" depends on how much you used and whether the final result suits your taste. However, you can always add additional dill to the jars if yo...
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