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Posted by berrybusy
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temihaUpdated A quick suggestion for the pasta machine. If you have a bread machine with a dough setting, use that to knead the dough. It is a HUGE time, wrist and hand saver and works beautifully!
an electric WB canner pot at KitchenKrafts, any thoughts?
Posted by reba_grows(colder than 6, warmer than 5)
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espressoUpdated The Weck canner does work well ... in countries with 220V. The difference in voltage is what makes it so slow to heat.
Nopales- what to do with them?
Posted by neohippie(8b)
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neohippie(8b)Updated Ooh, salsa with them sounds good, since they have a bit of a tangy taste. This weekend I'm going to try making some green enchildadas with them.
Dehydrating Bell Peppers (simple)
Posted by containerted
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jonas302(central mn 4)Updated yep dry to brittle when you are done put them in a mason jar turned upside down for a day to see if any moister collects Texas they store a really long time it works real nice to put them in a mason jar with the lid vaccum sealed ...
sun dried tomatoes
Posted by wiringman(ZONE 4)
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digdirt2Updated Just speculation about your zone but I wouldn't think actual sun drying would be possible there without mold problems. But what you could do is a 1/2 sun drying and then freezing them. Just cut in halves or quarters (depending on ...
Newbie canning questions
Posted by pluscount
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tracydr(9b)Updated In my vast experience of three whole days, I've found it handy to have an extra jar ready in a smaller size for the " leftovers" when you can't fill an entire full size. I was doing pints the other day and today and ende...
Mango apple chutney
Posted by tracydr(9b)
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tracydr(9b)Updated I had about 1/4 of a pint left-over to put in the fridge. Man, I'm loving this stuff! Put some on left-over salmon for lunch today. I would never spend the money on this kind of thing from the store and here I have 4 pints of it f...
ball pickle crisp
Posted by luvchickens
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sharonann1Updated Occasionally, I want tomato pieces in something (like say, a casserole with sausage, peppers and pasta) instead of tomato mush or a overly saucy texture. That's why I might can some tomatoes with PC to try this year. Sharon
First canned potatoes turned out great!
Posted by pqtex
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Linda_Lou(SW Wa.)Updated That is really nice, Jill ! So glad you had a successful experience. Tracy, beans are not hard. Nothing is hard, they just take a bit of time to do. You can do the beans ! I just suggest not filling the jars of beans as full as th...
Freezing mini eggplants whole?
Posted by DrHorticulture_(Z3 Central Saskatchewan)
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tracydr(9b)Updated I just noticed some good looking recipes in "The Joy of Pickling for eggplants if you have an overabundance. I know it's not what you're looking for but might be a nice change of pace. I'm always looking at eggplant recipes b...
BBB tomatillo salsa?
Posted by gardener1908
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pqtexUpdated Linda, I have the So Easy to Preserve Cookbook, and found the recipe for Tomatillo Green Salsa on page 69 (5th ed). I have lots of green tomatoes, but we didn't plant tomatillos. Based on what you just posted, it is okay to use gr...
My first day canning-Success!
Posted by tracydr(9b)
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tracydr(9b)Updated Thanks for the idea on crisping them up. I ordered some pickle crisp online. I've decided that Mormons (which my area is predominately) and hispanics must not eat pickles, just like they don't eat rye bread. I have searched high a...
Several Questions & other random stuff (kinda long)
Posted by ladykitsu
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jimnginger(9)Updated One more question. Does anyone know where to lids for the Golden Harvest Canisters made in the 1980's. The opening is 4 inches and jars were sold with both metal and plastic lids. I need 3 of them. Most wholesale lid companies wan...
What Tomato Press To Buy
Posted by rock22r
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Martyn_hammond_hotmail_comUpdated I have one of these and it works a treat http://www.headcook.co.uk/pomodor-tomato-press.html Here is a link that might be useful: Tomato Press
mint for jelly
Posted by bejay9_10(zone 9/10)
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david52 Zone 6Updated I've found, through trial and error, that the best way to get the best mint flavor is to pick an armful of mint, rinse off the dust and critters, and hang it upside down to dry in a breezy place. Or, if you have a food dehydrator,...
Lettuce?
Posted by pyxiwulf(7)
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dgkritch(Z8 OR)Updated Pinch off that center stem too, you can get another couple of days that way! Invite all your (gardenless) friends and have a Salad Party!! Succession planting helps with this too. Congrats on your success! Deanna
When Are Peaches In Season In Georgia?
Posted by bcskye
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planatus(6)Updated Yes, it's too early for the good ones. There might be a few earlies at farm stands (more likely cherries or plums), but the main crop of really good ones won't come in until late June-early July. I agree that GA and SC peaches are...
Jelly question
Posted by caliloo(z6/7)
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readinglady(z8 OR)Updated I think so, too, though I'm surprised they allow foods like spaghetti sauce and vegetables without providing any instructions or criteria for preparation. Unless they're judging purely on headspace, consistency, color, etc. and no...
blackberry juice to drink
Posted by pqtex
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pqtexUpdated In my original question, I was looking for recipes to make juice, not necessarily about canning the juice. I froze some of the sweetened juice concentrate and drank the rest.
Question about Hot and Sweet Confetti Jelly-
Posted by tracydr(9b)
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digdirt2Updated That explains it then - my copy is the one from the Ball Compete Book. Dave
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