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Posted by nancyofnc July 21, 2015

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digdirt2(6b-7a No.Cent. AR HZ8 Sun-35)Updated July 21, 2015 <damn you man, don't just say Paprika Pepper Jelly, share that recipe. Because that sounds good.> LOL. Nothing special it is just Jalapeno or Habanero Pepper Jelly made with Paprikas instead (or you can use a mix of both). ...

I forgot how to make plum sauce

Posted by l pinkmountain July 21, 2015

l pinkmountainI love the Ball Blue Book Asian style plum sauce recipe, sweet and sour with ginger. I haven't made it in over ten years, and since then I have gotten a Victorio style food mill. I don't remember peeling the plums when I made it...

Are My Catnip Plants Ready For Seed Harvesting?

Posted by Granny Hawkins July 21, 2015

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digdirt2(6b-7a No.Cent. AR HZ8 Sun-35)Updated July 21, 2015 I checked over on the Seed Saving forum here to see if there was a FAQ posted on catnip (they have how-to FAQs for most plants) but didn't find one. However most of them make it very clear that the seed heads and flowers need to ...

How many cups is a bell pepper

Posted by shermthewerm(8 PNW) July 19, 2015

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beesneeds(zone 6)Updated July 20, 2015 I 100% agree with Dave.. But in general, I kind of try to stick to what a "supermarket" pepper is when a recipe calls for X number of peppers. Supermarket peppers are usually around the same size most of the year.. so wh...

pickle mix

Posted by granniemable(7 middle tennessee) May 22, 2009

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Lisa BoBeesaUpdated July 20, 2015 Thank You Dave! I appreciate your quick response! I do just so!

Why Do You Soak Cucumbers Before Pickling?

Posted by harvesthunt(6) July 2, 2007

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budandbarbaraUpdated July 20, 2015 Is it absolutely necessary to soak cucumbers in salt before canning? I soaked mine in ice water

Did I pick my shallots too early?

Posted by tas09 June 27, 2015

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Daryl PritzkenUpdated July 19, 2015 tas09, First of all, 3-4 inches is way, way too deep. The tops of the bulbs planted should be almost at the surface, if not protruding slightly above. That is a significant contribution to your problem.

Best way to store/preserve summer squash?

Posted by beesneeds(zone 6) April 5, 2015

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nancyjane_gardener(Zone 8ish North of San Francisco in the "real" wine country)Updated July 19, 2015 I dehydrate some, then freeze. Fine in a casserole. I also shred and freeze. Fine for an extra vege umph in a soup or stew, also for breads/muffins etc.. This year I went on vacation for a week and came home to several massive zuk...

Victorio strainer for Annie's salsa?

Posted by amanda_koldewyn(5) July 18, 2015

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digdirt2(6b-7a No.Cent. AR HZ8 Sun-35)Updated July 19, 2015 Yeah we have had a couple of different discussions here in the past about making it with roma/paste types and most felt it came out way too dry. I always make it with mostly slicers and drain them a little as Annie recommends. I ...

To Blanch or Not to Blanch?

Posted by bbstx July 12, 2015

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citytransplant(zone5)Updated July 19, 2015 I put the shucked clean corn on a tray and freeze, then into zip lock bags. It keeps for months and tastes like fresh picked. Why would you NOT eat corn that wasn't blanched?

summer squash

Posted by patcrab July 17, 2015

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bcskyeUpdated July 18, 2015 I didn't have a garden this year, but there is a person not far from me that puts their home grown veggies for sale on a table in front of their house. I can't pass them up on cukes and squash for .25 a piece. I loaded up yester...

Canning onion soup, did I dream this?

Posted by calliope(6) July 17, 2015

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digdirt2(6b-7a No.Cent. AR HZ8 Sun-35)Updated July 17, 2015 You mean like the Swanson's Beef Broth? No problems that I know of. Dave

Maraschino Cherries

Posted by tishtoshnm Zone 6/NM July 8, 2015

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erin_nc(7)Updated July 17, 2015 Admittedly, the bright red store bought maraschino cherries are "meh" at best. Homemade maraschino cherries will knock your socks off. They are absolutely fabulous. I use this recipe - http://www.chow.com/recipes/2843...

Boxes to store pint jars?

Posted by matthias_lang July 6, 2015

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matthias_langUpdated July 17, 2015 You all have some good ideas, thank you.

A canning jar lifter (tongs) comes in handy!

Posted by wertach zone 7-B SC July 16, 2015

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Nitsua(6b MO)Updated July 17, 2015 I use an Asian "spider strainer" which can securely handle the biggest tomato with ease or two/three smaller ones in a single scoop. I generally go by visual cues as to when to pull them out, so the spider makes it easy...

Where can I buy canning salt and pickling spices?

Posted by karissa_lynn August 18, 2010

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caroline94535Updated July 15, 2015 I picked up an entire selection of pickling spices - Bay leaves, cumin seeds, coriander seeds, celery seeds, dill seeds, Jamaican Allspice, black peppercorns, Szechuan peppercorns, red pepper flakes, yellow mustard seed, and curry...

Fig Jelly, Fig Juice Reduction, Lemon Juice Necessities

Posted by Phanes July 12, 2015

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CA Kate z9Updated July 15, 2015 Here are two recipes I saved for "future reference" but have never made. Fig Jam 3-4 half pints 3 1/2 cups figs, chopped (peel if desired) 2 cup white sugar 1 large orange 3-4 Tblsp. Lemon juice (Either white or dark fig...

My odd way to make sweet relish and ? on liquid

Posted by nancyofnc July 14, 2015

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digdirt2(6b-7a No.Cent. AR HZ8 Sun-35)Updated July 15, 2015 Guess I never thought about it as all my soaking salt brine goes down the drain when I drain and multiple-rinse the vegetables. I don't even think of it as "juice". It is real salty water and whatever veggie it flavor ...

Pressure canning soups recipe

Posted by dapple_50 July 10, 2015

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digdirt2(6b-7a No.Cent. AR HZ8 Sun-35)Updated July 14, 2015 Then as long as you drain off all the bacon fat, don't add any other oils, all the beans are rehydrated before filling the jars, and stick with the 1/2 and 1/2 rule your ingredients should be fine using the standard soup canning i...

Corn oil in prepared horseradish

Posted by nancyofnc July 13, 2015

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digdirt2(6b-7a No.Cent. AR HZ8 Sun-35)Updated July 14, 2015 <the heat level is about that of fresh salsa with habanero peppers.> Whoa! Yeah I can see how it would be milder. Too hot for these old taste buds. :) But I'd agree that the oil issue is probably minimal. Dave

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