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Can I safely substitute zucchini for cucumbers in this recipe?
Posted by jbmag
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readinglady(z8 OR)Updated That Minnesota site may be old, but I found the same recipe on sites from Michigan, Ohio, Florida, Maine, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, New Mexico. I quit searching at that point, but I'm sure there are more. Two sites were update...
Pears: want to can diced or sliced
Posted by pqtex
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eyesofthewolf(8b)Updated Thanks Jill I will start looking for a deal my friend has one that he paid 50$ for and I'm thinking that might be to pricey for me right now but I did't want to go cheap so I will look around, Happy canning! :o)Deanna
ball has pickle crisp granules
Posted by vschlaff
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mudsterUpdated It's also available on Amazon -- free shipping if you purchase $25 or more.
Edemane questions
Posted by p_mac(7)
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digdirt2Updated We steam blanch for 5 mins., then immediately cool in ice water, shell them immediately from the husks, then freeze. If you want to freeze in the husks, check out these instructions: Blanching Edamame for Freezing: http://agsyst.w...
Is this safe?
Posted by never-give-up
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readinglady(z8 OR)Updated Yes, garlic can turn purple and cauliflower can turn pink when canned in an acid solution. It's a natural enzymatic reaction and perfectly safe to eat. This often happens with immature or incompletely cured garlic. Nothing to worr...
Made Roasted Tomato-Garlic Sauce (not canned),
Posted by pqtex
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oregonwoodsmoke(5 OR Sunset 1A)Updated For the spaghetti sauce, did you add basil and oregano? I'm adding your recipe to my files, waiting for ripe tomatoes.
Deal on dehydrator accessories
Posted by pat_w(5B)
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pixie_louUpdated I found Ball Pectin on clearance at my Walmart last week. 50 cents a box. Granted it expires in October this year, but I'm just starting in with my jams for the year - so I bought a bunch of boxes.
What to do with plum solids
Posted by seedmama(7)
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seedmama(7)Updated These were great suggestions I tried the leather and the bread. Both were delicious. Thanks for taking the time to post! Seedmama
Tomato sauce canning question
Posted by dragon9206
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dragon9206Updated Fantastic! Thanks for the tips guys. I'm excited, I won't have to sacrafice any tomatos! I checked them today, and it looks like next week I will be doing a lot of picking. The last year or two have been a bust for tomatos here, t...
Ball Complete cherry pie filling: Frozen vs fresh cherries
Posted by mom2wildboys(RI zone6)
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mom2wildboys(RI zone6)Updated Thanks for the input! I did go ahead and stick my cherries in the freezer (in part because I was tired after pitting ten pounds of cherries, and decided I'd rather make the filling another day!) Maybe I'll try another batch the NC...
Pitfalls of Using Reactive Utensils When Canning Fruit
Posted by nancyofnc
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roofUpdated Hi All, We use an antique chinois, for only one purpose; getting the pits out of small wild plums for jam. With jelly (the only kind we make is Quince and Quince combos) I made some long tapered musling bags. They work pretty well...
Tried it _Not Happy
Posted by joytwo1839(z6 TN)
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annie1992Updated Well, I'm sure glad it isn't just me, jonas, although I'm sorry it doesn't work. Dad got the little seeds "under his plate" and complained, so I tried to get them ALL out. I was seldom successful. Heck, I didn't even rea...
sorellina -- Lemon Basil jelly recipe -- please!
Posted by dancinglemons(7B VA)
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sorellina(z5/6 Toronto)Updated Ciao all- highalttransplant, of course I remember you. When you say that you have "2 plants", is that 2 tiny basil seeds that came up so 2 stems or is it how I grow basil meaning 2 bushes of several individual stems? Mrs...
crisp dill pickle recipe (safe)?
Posted by erdoc1971
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readinglady(z8 OR)Updated There have been lots of dill pickle recipes posted which do meet current processing standards. Try the one Linda Lou has posted. Carol Here is a link that might be useful: Dill Pickles
Pomona's Pectin for Plum Jam - mashing?
Posted by canicci
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jonas302(central mn 4)Updated According to the instruction on the jam with no added sugar they have you boil a cup of apple juice separately and then whiz that in the food processor with pectin until dissolved Don't know how much difference it makes it took me...
Deal on jars....can these be used for canning?
Posted by pat_w(5B)
8 Comments
dgkritch(Z8 OR)Updated What a score! Both PW and jill2761. Nothing beats a great bargain (or better yet, free) on something useful! I love freecycle and craigslist too! Deanna
Canning dog food meat
Posted by tracydr(9b)
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gardensewerUpdated I agree, some kind of jerky would be best. I have made dried meat in the oven and the dehydrator. The dehydrator is by far the better method. Much more consistent and my dog will jump to my shoulder to get it. I add a bit of soy s...
need help with linda lou's sweet pickle chuncks
Posted by vschlaff
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vschlaffUpdated Update on pickles. Some turned out soft and about half were still firm before the processing. I decided to not process them because they will be put out for my daughter grad party on sat. I put them in the jars and refridgerated t...
Big Sale Gardeners
Posted by ruthieg__tx(z8 TX)
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gardendawgie(5)Updated Check out this ...Just what every gardener needs.. I will take her. Send her to my house immediately. And they all told me I was too old for this kind of thing. Thanks Ruthieg. Best father's day present ever. I already feel younge...
Peach pie filling, Ball Complete recipe
Posted by tracydr(9b)
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tracydr(9b)Updated I like the honey idea. I guess nobody has made the Ball recipe. How much honey?
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