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air bubbles
Posted by kelgalon(9)
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readinglady(z8 OR)Updated I agree with Linda Lou regarding density, but since you said "one bubble" in one jar, I'm assuming the current batch isn't too thick. The main idea is to eliminate as many bubbles as you can. Carol
field corn
Posted by pnbrown
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dancinglemons(7B VA)Updated I love field corn! I grew Bloody Butcher last year for the first time and picked it for roasting. Fantastic!! Thanks for that info on not blanching when preparing for freezing. I will certainly try to freeze some this year. DL
Watermelon Freezer Jam ????
Posted by denninmi(8a)
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tracydr(9b)Updated I'm making a watermelon rind pickle tomorrow after I cut up the melon. I've never even tasted watermelon rind pickles. That chutney looks very interesting, Ken.
Freezing green beans, have any of you changed your minds?
Posted by anney(Georgia 8)
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anney(Georgia 8)Updated digdirt With the Fortex beans, I've been removing the stem-end of the bean and leaving the curved point. Maybe I should remove both in the rest of them. Now, note that they don't get mushy without blanching if I make sure there's ...
recipes for canning strawberries
Posted by jwangelin
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kayskatsUpdated this is the only way I can strawberries Strawberry Preserves Source: Cooperative Extension Service of the University of Georgia. The berries remain whole and plump and do not expect the syrup to set... it's a syrup. Makes about 4 ...
Stove too small for canner.
Posted by Kitchens by Design
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readinglady(z8 OR)Updated Depending upon your electric range, you can replace the largest element with a canning element. It has heavier struts and is raised higher off the cooking surface for better air flow under the canning kettle. This kind of element ...
Can Watermelon be frozen successfully?
Posted by angeliac
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desertffoxxUpdated i put a whole watermellon in my freezer for 24 hrs, cut it open and was still in solid form and was very cold and sweet. Apparently the thick rind saved it from turning to mush
Freezing Peaches?
Posted by pyxiwulf(7)
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oregonwoodsmoke(5 OR Sunset 1A)Updated Yes, dried peaches are quite good. I freeze peaches when they are fully ripe. Peel them, slice them and drop them into a water bath containing a couple of tablespoons of frozen orange juice concentrate. That will keep them from da...
What Have You Put Up 2010
Posted by ccaggiano
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Suzi AKA DesertDance So CA Zone 9bUpdated What have I put up? I put up with my kids!! That is enough!!
Uses for strawberry stems with attached fruit?
Posted by schmerna
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calliope(6)Updated Yes, strawberries can be started from seed, but most seed available are for Alpine or non-runner varieties. Steer clear of those boxed plants in box stores and order through a reputable nursery where you get the plants at the prop...
Looking for black or red currants in PA
Posted by espresso
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busylizzy(z5 PA)Updated Well, found out why Ed didn't read me email, and the phone # I had was disconnected. He becam ill last year, with heart problems, then had a knee replaced and and got a bad infection. Back in the hospital, possibly having to remov...
Temperature for jam making?
Posted by tracydr(9b)
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tracydr(9b)Updated I did use some unripe cots. I'll have to give the peach preserves a try. I don't mind runny preserves, all the better on a scone or crepe!
Altitude?
Posted by tracydr(9b)
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tracydr(9b)Updated Thanks! I was just checking the exact elevation for my area. Mesa goes uphill from west to east and I think I figured out how high we are.mwillmgo with the higher recommendation. That's what I suspected.
Dill Pickles-Chase (Sharon)
Posted by skeip
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readinglady(z8 OR)Updated I don't think Canadian food-safety regulations are much different from those of the U.S. A tested recipe from either country can be relied upon. Microbiologists don't care what side of the border you're from. They follow the same ...
Jam not setting?
Posted by pyxiwulf(7)
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mellyofthesouth(9a FL)Updated I make runny cherry jam on purpose to use on waffles :)
Breakage solution or coincidence?
Posted by karen_b(6a s.c. PA)
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tracydr(9b)Updated To clarify, boiling jars does not "sterilize". It does kill a lot of bacteria but to be sterile would require a pressure autoclave. Doesn't really matter, though as food prep is as far from a true sterile procedure as yo...
Food Mill for Tomatoes
Posted by joytwo1839(z6 TN)
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tracydr(9b)Updated I think I'm going to have to try that Roma. For that price it's better to have the extra screens and not deal with my kitchen aid jamming up on too many seeds.
I ordered my Nesco!
Posted by gardengalrn(5KS)
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annie1992Updated Lori, my old Harvest Maid is still going strong, I dehydrate herbs and apples, make jerky, all kinds of things, so you're going to love your dehydrator, I think. Mine is one of those big "boxes" with a door that opens in...
First batch of jam for the year
Posted by highalttransplant(z 5 Western CO)
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highalttransplant(z 5 Western CO)Updated Thanks, Linda Lou! It probably will eventually set, but it is not pretty enough to give away, LOL! The second batch turned out beautifully. Maybe I'll try and post a picture later.
BH&G You CAN Can book
Posted by sharonann1
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Linda_Lou(SW Wa.)Updated I have no idea if the recipes are safe to follow or not. Even pickled things need the right acidity to keep them safe to preserve. Guess I will need to look at the book when I see it. I agree, use the other recipe and save your mo...
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