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Tomato mush... sigh
Posted by torquill(z9/sunset15 CA)
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david52 Zone 6Updated I did a double take on seeing your moniker, torquill - a very hearty thanks for those Vorlon tomato seeds sent long ago, they're a family favorite - a dozen plants growing in the garden now, 3rd or 4th generation.
Red Pepper Jelly Recipe Needed
Posted by nancyofnc
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pixie_louUpdated My cousin made a sweet red bell pepper jam last summer - gifted me a jar for Christmas. Wish I had known what I was supposed to do with it - the chicken sandwiches and potato salad sound great. The cream cheese on a Ritz trick did...
Can't open PC after 86 hours....
Posted by digdirt2(6b-7a No.Cent. AR HZ8 Sun-35)
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janisjUpdated Thanks for your input! As I have three small kiddos, I can't really take the risk. Can I throw them in the fridge tonight (we are reaching 23 1/2 hours) and reprocess them tomorrow? I hate frozen green beans. I also hate throwing ...
Ok to eat canned pickles.
Posted by sthelp
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morz8(Washington Coast Z8b)Updated Don't assume canning isn't for you, just ask first, then can...not the other way around :) You can find lots of help here. You're not the first to unknowingly use an outdated recipe, I was in line long before you. And don't feel b...
Deep-fried borage leaves? Anyone?
Posted by millymoo
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digdirt2(6b-7a No.Cent. AR HZ8 Sun-35)Updated Sorry no one seems to be able to compare notes with you on this. But you might try posting it over on the Herbs forum here for more input. Dave
making dill pickles today and need advice with the process time
Posted by vschlaff
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digdirt2(6b-7a No.Cent. AR HZ8 Sun-35)Updated Different recipes often have different processing times. I'm not familiar with the ingredients in their mixes as I am with the Mrs. Wages mixes but if you are going to use their mix then yes, you should follow their directions. Th...
Refrigerator Pickles (Newbie with Questions)
Posted by moonwolf_gw
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oldpotUpdated i thought i seen on here that Refrigerator Pickles can only last 4-6 weeks in the fridge i made a batch yesterday with mrs wages dill pickle pk (well half of it ) question about that i made up the rest of the pk and the wife said ...
advice please.
Posted by dillydee8930(6)
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readinglady(z8 OR)Updated Linda Lou has mentioned that previously. I forgot. I wonder if that applies to the Mrs. Wages recipes as well? Carol
Awesome Peach Lemonade
Posted by willow81
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pixie_louUpdated Sounds yummy. I always love it when I hear of creative ways to use up ingredients that might have otherwise ended up in the compost pile or down the drain.
Shocking Best way to preserve food
Posted by gardendawgie(5)
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pixie_louUpdated The thought of fermenting my jam kinda skeeves me out.
Soaking pickles in water question
Posted by willow81
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willow81Updated This came from a church cookbook. The cookbook was first published in 1988, but it was an OLD recipe. I have seen some cinnamon pickle recipes with other spices. You might try looking up Christmas Pickles. I have seen pickled cinn...
General Canning Questions + Pickles
Posted by decemberdaisy
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kitellie49Updated What a great idea! Would adding the spices limit the time it would still be usable?
Mango-hot pepper jam
Posted by ckknh(z5 NH)
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ckknh(z5 NH)Updated Just made this yesterday - it's fabulous! Thank you!
Holy mother of vinegar!
Posted by mustard_seeds(4 -Onalaska Wisconsin)
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gardendawgie(5)Updated http://www.wildfermentation.com/forum/index.php is a web site where people discuss making vinegar along with all kinds of other ferments. Vinegar is not the favorite ferment but you can ask questions there.
mrs wages help!
Posted by dillydee8930(6)
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dillydee8930(6)Updated oh!oh! I made the Mrs wages kosher dill pickles, i was reading in the ball blue book that fresh packed dills you let the water come to a boil first, then put your jars in and as soon as they are lowered in the bath you start timin...
Apricot and Vanilla preserves recipe
Posted by marlak25(5b)
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marlak25(5b)Updated ahh--thanks so much. I used the search function and couldnt find what I wanted. I made the chocolate raspberry preserves (with strawberries instead) and it was HEAVENLY! ..And I was trying to lose weight :(
Plum juice in a crock pot?
Posted by seedmama(7)
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gardendawgie(5)Updated I have not done plums but my experience with other things is that a longer slower cook at lower temperatures gives a higher quality product. fast cooks at high temperature are to be avoided. the Temperature is the important factor...
Reprocessing Peaches and Peach-based jams
Posted by cmhnyc
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cmhnycUpdated Thanks Carol, Dave and all! This is all incredibly helpful - and I am VERY happy not to have to spend the weeks leading up to my wedding not reprocessing all of my jams. :)
No-pectin blackberry jam - how long to set?
Posted by 2ajsmama
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readinglady(z8 OR)Updated Something to keep in mind for future canning seasons is some stores will "ship-to-store" for free if an item isn't in stock. If you have an Ace Hardware I know they would do that with jars, if your local store doesn't ha...
Peeeeeaaaaaches...... help!
Posted by skye_tx(7/WestTX)
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nancyofncUpdated To find good fresh ripe peaches in Georgia, NC, SC, (or most anywhere else they grow) check out your local farmers markets. Little farms may only have a few peach trees but local and freshly picked beats anything in a grocery stor...
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