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Kay Marie
Farmgirl in Training
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Kay
Tomball
TX
USA
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 Posted - May 29 2007 : 6:33:13 PM
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The inner farm girl in me has finally escaped. She demanded I join these forums so she has an outlet for her creativity and a place to meet new friends. Living in a mostly suburban area has been a culture shock since I was raised in a small East Texas town. Now I live in a 704 sq. foot apartment, but travel to my parents' small farm, as well as the local farmers' markets, as often as possible to get my "farm fix."
This week I find myself the proud owner of about 2 pounds of radishes, 15 pounds of summer squash, 5 pounds of green beans, 24 mason jars and recipes on how to pickle produce. This will be an experiment in canning -- something I've not done in years, and never pickles. I'm diabetic so this will also be an experiment in using either recipes that do not call for sugar or using a sugar substitute.
I am open to any suggestions on how to pickle green beans and radishes. I finally found the heirloom squash relish recipe so I'm off to start chopping veggies.
I'm looking forward to learning as much as possible at the feet of all of you amazing farm girls. Thanks for letting me join in. |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17453 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17453 Posts |
Posted - May 29 2007 : 9:40:39 PM
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Welcome Kay,
Isn't gardening awesome!?,,,, with a handful of seeds you can grow a mountain of veggies & fruit.... I rememeber my very first seeds that I planted (other than beens in wet paper towels @ school),,, were radishes,,,,,they will grow most anywhere and are an awesome first plant for kids.
I am to lazy to pickle my own pickles so I buy store bought,,but after I eat all the pickles I quarter slice up tomatos & soak them in the pickle brine for a day, oh yummm!
Let us know how your canning goes & have fun!
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom.
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Marybeth
True Blue Farmgirl
6418 Posts
Mary Beth
Stanwood
Wa 98292
USA
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - May 29 2007 : 11:17:35 PM
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Ooh..I don't know about the radishes but dilly beans for sure!! I canned a bunch last year and they are a big hit with our family. I think the recipe got posted here last year..if you don't find it under the kitchen section (way back last August probably) I will re post it. Have fun..I love canning..and welcome to the group!! You will love it here for sure..we all do!!
Jenny in Utah
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
http://www.auntjennysworld.blogspot.com/ visit my little online shop at www.auntjenny.etsy.com |
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Buttercup
True Blue Farmgirl
1433 Posts
Talitha
Vermont
USA
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Posted - May 30 2007 : 01:07:36 AM
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Welcome!! SO glad to have you and the very best with your canning!! I love to can, but honestly have never made pickles or sugar free recipes, so I am afraid I will not be of much help, but I will be happy to look out for some! Do tell us how they turn out! Again welcome and see you 'round!
Hugz!
Talitha
"If we could maintain the wonder of childhood and at the same time grasp the wisdom of age, what wonder,what wisdom,what life would be ours" |
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Mumof3
True Blue Farmgirl
3890 Posts
Karin
Ellenwood
GA
USA
3890 Posts |
Posted - May 30 2007 : 01:18:57 AM
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Welcome, Kay! I'm so glad you've joined us. I've never canned pickled green beans, but it sure sounds yummy. I'm sure someone here can help you!
I'm getting ready to can salsa- last time my friend and I made 58 quarts. It was gone in less than a year. Homemade food is sooo much better!! Keep us posted on your canning adventures!!
Karin
Wherever you go, there you are.
Come visit me at:
www.madrekarin.etsy.com
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Corinnelouise
True Blue Farmgirl
957 Posts
Corinne
France
957 Posts |
Posted - May 30 2007 : 01:19:29 AM
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Did you try Salvia ? It is a type of natural sugar derived from a plant, it is sold in Heath stores, comes in powder or liquid form and one drop equals a couple of oz.
Good luck with your canning. |
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Tina Michelle
True Blue Farmgirl
6948 Posts
Tina
sunshine state
FL
USA
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Miss Bee Haven
True Blue Farmgirl
4331 Posts
Janice
Louisville/Irvington
Kentucky
USA
4331 Posts |
Posted - May 30 2007 : 08:24:48 AM
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Welcome, Kay. I think Corinne may be talking about 'Stevia'. It's a very sweet natural sweetener with no aftertaste. I bet it would be great in recipes.
"If you think you've got it nailed down, then what's all that around it?" - 'Brother Dave' Gardner |
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Corinnelouise
True Blue Farmgirl
957 Posts
Corinne
France
957 Posts |
Posted - May 30 2007 : 08:30:32 AM
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Thanks Janice. I knew I was close but couldn't find the right name.
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blueroses
True Blue Farmgirl
1323 Posts
Debbie
in the Pandhandle of
Idaho
USA
1323 Posts |
Posted - May 30 2007 : 08:31:37 AM
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Hi Kay,
Welcome! Once you get started canning and pickling, you will be so hooked!! I love it.
"You cannot find peace...by avoiding life."
Virginia Woolfe |
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Kay Marie
Farmgirl in Training
24 Posts
Kay
Tomball
TX
USA
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Posted - May 31 2007 : 10:28:58 AM
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Thank you all for the generous welcome. I'll go look for that dilly bean recipe. I ended up blanching and freezing the beans last night as I ran out of steam to can last night after work. There is always another picking in my future to pickle some. Tonight the squash goes into jars. It is quietly soaking in the fridge while I work today.
I wish I could reach through the net and hand you each a jar. |
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Mikki
True Blue Farmgirl
1510 Posts
Mikki
Austin
Indiana
USA
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BotanicalBath
True Blue Farmgirl
1014 Posts
Elizabeth
Ohio
1014 Posts |
Posted - May 31 2007 : 11:53:37 AM
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Welcome to the group Kay Marie!
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"I do my housework in the nude. It gives me an incentive to clean the mirrors as quickly as possible." |
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Bee Haven Maven
True Blue Farmgirl
1862 Posts
Beverly
Pennsylvania
USA
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22944 Posts
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Posted - May 31 2007 : 4:01:56 PM
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Hi Kay!
Welcome to the forums! Hopefully chatting here will help your inner farmgirl escape a little more often!
Alee |
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Kati
True Blue Farmgirl
76 Posts
Kati
North Pole
AK
USA
76 Posts |
Posted - May 31 2007 : 5:49:05 PM
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| Hi Kay, and Welcome!!!! (Though I'm as new as you are. LOL) Gosh, what a change to go from living on a farm, growing up, to living in such a tiny apartment. How did you first canning experience go??? Pickled Green beans are something we're hoping to make a lot of later this summer when our garden starts producing as well. If you find a good recipe (we've got an ingredients list, just not proportions) could you let us know???? Best of luck with your experimentation! |
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Maryjane Lee
True Blue Farmgirl
2195 Posts
Maryjane
CA
USA
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Posted - Jun 01 2007 : 9:05:53 PM
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Hello There Kay! A BIG warm welcome to you! I just love all you TEXAS gals! You sound like you have a lot going for your self and glad the little farm girl came out to have some fun! You will love it here and on MaryJane's Farm! Looking forward to getting to know you!
Hugs,
Maryjane Lee
"Cherish the memories and in our hearts they shall live forever!" |
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