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kysheeplady
True Blue Farmgirl
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Teri
KY
USA
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 Posted - Aug 15 2012 : 09:06:10 AM
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Has anyone used a jelly bag? Or are you all just like me and use an old pillow case? I'd love to hear what you use. I'm going to be making grape jam and thinking about purchasing one. Love your thoughts and insight.
Teri
"There are black sheep in every flock"
White Sheep Farm
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musicmommy
True Blue Farmgirl
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Wendy
Oregon
USA
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Posted - Aug 15 2012 : 12:02:02 PM
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I use a jelly bag because, well, I just didn't know there were any alternatives. It was great when I made grape jam a couple of years ago and then this year, I used it to strain my blueberry syrup. Mine is fairly small though so I wonder if maybe a pillow case would be nice to strain out more fruit at a time?
One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain.
Bob Marley
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Aug 15 2012 : 3:38:03 PM
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Ky, I have NO idea how one would or could use a jelly bag. I'm assuming this is a canning or baking questions. i know you're giggling right about now, but that is OK by me.
Explain what a jelly bag does, please. Your friend.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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kysheeplady
True Blue Farmgirl
1291 Posts
Teri
KY
USA
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Posted - Aug 15 2012 : 3:51:41 PM
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Marly, I may have giggled just a little ... but , I know you are used to that by now. LOL!! Anyway I thought were as I was crazy using an old pillow case I would do a google search. And this is what I come up with.
So if you read this it will tell you how they are used and how to make one!
http://www.ehow.com/how_6193625_directions-making-jelly-bag.html
see ... I'm not crazy ... who's giggling now :)
Teri
"There are black sheep in every flock"
White Sheep Farm
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Okie Farm Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
1674 Posts
Mary Beth
McLoud
Oklahoma
USA
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Posted - Aug 15 2012 : 4:26:23 PM
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Teri, I'm a cheap old broad and I use cheesecloth or a pillow case. I find that 3 layers of cheese cloth with corners pulled up and tied to hang works awesome for grape jelly.
Mary Beth
www.OklahomaPastryCloth.com
www.Oklahomapastrycloth.com/blog
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Aug 15 2012 : 4:31:46 PM
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Thank you, Ky. It's okay with me if you giggled a little bit. LOL
Thanks for the information. The site was informative, however, I don't bake. Is that considered baking?
Your a good friend.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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kysheeplady
True Blue Farmgirl
1291 Posts
Teri
KY
USA
1291 Posts |
Posted - Aug 15 2012 : 4:37:49 PM
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LoL Marley,
For making grape jam ... canning ...
Teri
"There are black sheep in every flock"
White Sheep Farm
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kysheeplady
True Blue Farmgirl
1291 Posts
Teri
KY
USA
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Posted - Aug 15 2012 : 4:39:17 PM
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Mary Beth,
I use a pillow case and thought I would ask if the jelly bag was any good ... I will stick with my pillow case. It has always worked.
Teri
"There are black sheep in every flock"
White Sheep Farm
www.whitesheepfarm.com |
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laurzgot
True Blue Farmgirl
1692 Posts
Laurie
Alvin
Texas
USA
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4221 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
4221 Posts |
Posted - Aug 16 2012 : 04:12:03 AM
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I had a jelly bag for many years, and it fianlly gave out. They come with a nice stand too, to hold the bag up. I used it for jelly, and tomatoes. I strain the water off tomatoes when making sauce. So now I use good cheesecloth.
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queenmushroom
True Blue Farmgirl
985 Posts
Lorena
Centerville
Me
USA
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Posted - Aug 17 2012 : 06:25:24 AM
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You can also use CLEAN pantyhose/nylons. Great way to recycle the ones with runs. Funny story. My late crazy aunt, many many moons ago, called my grandmother to find out what she strained jelly in. My grandmother replied she used her old clean panty hose. Later that evening, my crazy aunt (she had alot of problems) called my grandmother back and asked her how to clean the jelly out of them because she had an Eastern Star meeting to attend and didn't have any other hose. My late aunt was a trip at times. LOL!
Lorie
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FieldsofThyme
Farmgirl Guide & Schoolmarm / Chapter Leader
4928 Posts
USA
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kysheeplady
True Blue Farmgirl
1291 Posts
Teri
KY
USA
1291 Posts |
Posted - Aug 21 2012 : 4:27:59 PM
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I think I'm goning to try and find a vintage Squeezo!
Teri
"There are black sheep in every flock"
White Sheep Farm
www.whitesheepfarm.com |
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Aug 21 2012 : 4:37:24 PM
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I hate to ask, but.... Teri, what is a Squeezo??????
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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kysheeplady
True Blue Farmgirl
1291 Posts
Teri
KY
USA
1291 Posts |
Posted - Aug 21 2012 : 5:15:31 PM
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LoL Marly, you have lived a sheltered life ... you gotta get out more ... LOL! A tool that is like a press that is great for making juices, sauces and other puree .. insted of making a juice jam you can add pulp ...
Teri
"There are black sheep in every flock"
White Sheep Farm
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Edited by - kysheeplady on Aug 22 2012 04:21:31 AM |
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Aug 21 2012 : 5:28:55 PM
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Well!!! I use my hands for something like that, Mrs. Teri/M. What a hoot. LOL. I guess that has something to do with baking. I don't bake. Nothing I bake comes out good. However, I can bake a pumpkin bread. That is about the only thing that comes out good!
Thanks, again.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4221 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
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Posted - Aug 21 2012 : 6:22:56 PM
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I have a squeezo, and have used it for many many years. You can get cheaper versions, Lehmans, our local farm and fleet have them, for around 60 dollars. the easiest way to make tomato sauce.
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forgetmenot
True Blue Farmgirl
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Judith
Nora Springs
IA
USA
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Posted - Aug 21 2012 : 9:09:02 PM
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I use the jelly bags with the stand. Mom always used cheesecloth. I never though of using pillow cases or pantyhose. Genius!
This year DH and I will use our steamer juicer for grape and black raspberry jelly. It is so cool and works slick as a whistle! We bought it at an Amish store.
Farmgirl sister #3926
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the belief that something is more important than fear." Ambrose Red Moon |
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kysheeplady
True Blue Farmgirl
1291 Posts
Teri
KY
USA
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4221 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
4221 Posts |
Posted - Aug 22 2012 : 04:40:34 AM
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as Judith mentioned, we also have a steam juicer, from Lehmans, and that is a fantastic set of pots. My sister and I bought one, and share with my ma as well. Doing apples, and just finished elderberries. We have steamed pumpkin and squash before too. Well worth the expensive price.
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kysheeplady
True Blue Farmgirl
1291 Posts
Teri
KY
USA
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Posted - Aug 22 2012 : 07:33:26 AM
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I'll check that out too ... you know, when we first bought our Amish farm I used Lehmans all the time ... You just forget about place you don't use after a while ... well, at my age anyway!
Thanks!
Teri
"There are black sheep in every flock"
White Sheep Farm
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
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Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
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Posted - Aug 22 2012 : 12:44:09 PM
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Just so too many neat gadgets out there for a farm girl!
I don't know if the cheaper version of the squeezo works as well or not.
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Marigold
Farmgirl in Training
38 Posts
Marigold
Chicago
IL
USA
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Posted - Sep 02 2012 : 11:45:55 AM
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| I just put the cooked berries in my colander over night. The juice is clear, my jellies are nice and clear. The trick is to not squeeze or press the fruit. I'm sure a pillow case would work if you were processing a lot of fruit. |
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