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Canning Jars aren't in the Resale Shops like they Used to Be
Posted by eahamel(9a)
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mellyofthesouth(9a FL)Updated I feel so lucky with my freecycle haul a decade or so ago. A nice lady gave a lot of old quarts. I am protective of them. When my hubby needed some jars to feed his bees I wouldn't give any of the old ones. I went to big lots and ...
1 1/2 litre canning jars in Canada
Posted by randaloulton(6)
randaloulton(6)The Ball / Bernardin Complete Book of Home Preserving contains this (quirky?) mention of 1 1/2 litre (presumably originally 1 1/2 quart) jars. 1.5 litre jars are available only in Canada. These jars may be used to process tomatoes...
home food safety tests?
Posted by rob_in_westernwa(7b?)
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digdirt2(6b-7a No.Cent. AR HZ8 Sun-35)Updated Agree but unfortunately many home canned foods are NOT boiled prior to consuming. Tomato conserves, which are often served cold, is one example. Salsas another, canned tomatoes fresh from the jar are often served cold, and many ...
Mason Golden Harvest jars, any good?
Posted by anoid1(5a-4b)
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Ramona TrubeyUpdated I have a Golden Harvest quart fruit jar that must have gotten turned a little wrong and on the outside where GOLDEN HARVEST, is printed, only GOLDEN HA is on there. Would this be a collectors item? or is it normal for this to hap...
What if I don't peel asian pears for canning?
Posted by NilaJones(7b)
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pattypan(z6b CT)Updated sam, we have fruit from the previous 2 years left, so i hadn't opened any asian pears. my neighbor liked the ones with ginger that i gave to her. the other flavors were 1/8 to 1/4 tsp/pint : anise seed. brandy, cardamom seed, ru...
Dried Crunchy Bean Snack
Posted by balloonflower(5b Denver CO)
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xiangirl zone 4/5 Nebraska(5)Updated When beesneeds compared it to popcorn in my mind I compared it to Chex Mix. That would taste good!
what happened?
Posted by lynnfarm00
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digdirt2(6b-7a No.Cent. AR HZ8 Sun-35)Updated That's why I asked what brand and model it is. If it is a gauged Presto - and I assume it is - then the counter-weight needs to be replaced with the 5-10-15 weight set to prevent it happening in the future. The gauges are notori...
How do you Store your Rings?
Posted by jenswrens
15 Comments
weedlady(Central OH 6)Updated LOL!! I hear your pain, gardengriz! Same thing happened to me a couple of times - then I learned to be more careful as I tied or untied the string! And I separate my rings into the gifting & home use ones as well. Great minds ...
Let's talk pectin
Posted by gardengrl(Northern Virginia)
56 Comments
Jane KrohnUpdated I have also been canning many years and experiencing lid failures more often than I would like to. I even contacted the jar companies, bc I feel it has to do with the way they are packaging jars with the lids
Pressure canning on outdoor propane burner
Posted by sportgirl
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lettuce999Updated Thanks I'm looking to buy a good 2-burner tabletop cooker for emergency if power goes off. Do U know of any that is heavy duty that would hold 13" diameter 7 qt pressure canner? Either single or double burner. The ones that h...
First Time Canner Need Some Advice
Posted by ourhappyhome(7B)
10 Comments
annie1992Updated This is an old post, but I just wanted to clarify that my salsa does not need to be pressure canned, it can be safely canned in a boiling water bath. Annie
brilliant idea
Posted by hawaiisam
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annie1992Updated Malna, that sounds a lot like my family. My girls will go out with jars of stuff and I smile and say "Thank you for shopping at Mom's". (grin) Thank goodness my granddaughter, The Monkey Princess, is very interested in c...
Classico jars are back!
Posted by thatcompostguy
6 Comments
thatcompostguyUpdated write to them and tell them what you think. even if they don't make changes because of your comments, they'll send you coupons to use on a purchase. i got 4 coupons for 50 cents each per jar of sauce. not bad. their website al...
Blueberry Barbeque Sauce
Posted by nancyofnc
2 Comments
thatcompostguyUpdated There's a PBS show based on a restaurant out near the NC coast named Chef & the Farmer. Vivian Howard made blueberry bbq sauce in one of the shows and used it on chicken or something and claims it is one of their most request...
If I ever add hot peppers to my canning again I hopesomeone slaps my
Posted by jeanwedding(6 ky)
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annie1992Updated I'm a wuss, I like a little heat but I don't want the enamel on my teeth to bubble. My husband has already completely burned off all his taste buds, so the hotter the better for him, LOL. That said, I don't want hot peppers in ev...
Strawberry Orange jam or something?
Posted by l pinkmountain
6 Comments
floral_uk z.8/9 SW UKUpdated Cook them with duck or pork.
Where can you buy Fenugreek seeds?
Posted by laceyvail(6A, WV)
9 Comments
Asal MgrUpdated Any one looking to buy fenugreek seeds, If you are a Indian, you can find from The Spice Market Here is a link that might be useful: Buy Fenugreek Seeds Online India
Sauerkraut not enough juice...
Posted by meta
4 Comments
unique46Updated Why in the world would you want to boil the kraut? You 'll kill all the beneficial bacteria.
Preserving olives
Posted by crankcasy
2 Comments
CA Kate z9Updated I tried to use some like yours for olive oil. After all the work the oil tasted like mold, and I did wash the olives really well. Such a waste!
Thanks Harvest Forum
Posted by gardengalrn6
1 Comment
pattypan(z6b CT)Updated i whole-heartedly agree ! thanks to all the people who so patiently advise and share with us.
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