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Farm Kitchen:  What is everyone canning?  |
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AuntJamelle
True Blue Farmgirl
569 Posts
Jaime
South Bend
Indiana
USA
569 Posts |
 Posted - Aug 08 2016 : 06:13:48 AM
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Originally posted by HealingTouch
I'm surprised at how many women don't can or freeze. They say it's to much work. They don't cook much either. They like to eat though! LOL!
Too funny! :) I have had similar thoughts! People ask me all the time why I don't just freeze my green beans. I've seen blogs too where the author talks about how freezing beans is so much easier than all the extra steps it take to can them.
To me, by the time I've cleaned and trimmed and cut all those suckers, the hard part is DONE. Putting them in jars and processing them is the easy part!!! lol
I do love my freezer too!!! Just trying to save room for things I can't can! |
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Old Spirit
True Blue Farmgirl
1498 Posts
Rae
MN
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Posted - Aug 08 2016 : 08:42:08 AM
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I think the canned ones taste better than froze, as does rest of household. Just did a batch this morning, yes! Garden finally giving me goodies!!
...those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles:...
Isaiah 40:31
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13664 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13664 Posts |
Posted - Aug 08 2016 : 09:42:12 AM
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Oh, we like canned beans much better than frozen . . . always have! I probably won't get a large enough picking this summer to can any, but I probably have enough left from last year to get us through this winter. I have been able to pick them to eat fresh . . . we cook them in the pressure cooker!
CJ
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13664 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13664 Posts |
Posted - Aug 08 2016 : 09:45:02 AM
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I used to do a LOT of canning . . . peaches, pears, apricots, cherries, beans, etc., etc. And I used to make a lot of jams, but I don't eat much jam anymore and ith it just being hubby and me now I don't do much more than beans and applesauce. Sometimes the applesauce gets frozen too. I don't can tomatoes any more because we like to dry them better. A couple summers ago I sold and/or gave away a lot of my canning jars but I still have LOTS!
CJ
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
2010 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
Mother Hen: FARMGIRLS SOUTHWEST HENHOUSE
my aprons - http://www.facebook.com/FarmFreshAprons
living life - www.snippetscja.blogspot.com
from my heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com
from my hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com |
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
7577 Posts |
Posted - Aug 08 2016 : 7:02:55 PM
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Jaime, I'm with you - once the hard work is done, it's done. Then you can just open up a jar and enjoy! :)
Today I canned a little over 3/4 of a bushel of peaches... Oh my... The house smelled so, so good! Then I took the peels and soft spots and started a crock of peach peel vinegar. SO excited to try that. All my husband could say is, "Why?" I said, "Because I can!" LOL! What a question!
Although we've eaten and shared a couple dozen of the rest of the bushel, I still have 3 dozen or so that are super soft, but not bad. Not sure whether I'll have time to make them into jam, but if I do, I'll be making that tomorrow!
This week, we're hoping to also do pears and potatoes... It's so exciting to see my canning shelves filling up again! YAY!!! Ping! Ping! Ping!
Have fun, girls!
Hugs -
Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
7108 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
7108 Posts |
Posted - Aug 09 2016 : 07:41:35 AM
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Today is the fourth day the cauliflower with herbs has been fermenting. I tasted it this morning and it is so good but too salty so it will have to be rinsed before serving. The cauliflower has softened and the herbs added a hint of flavor. Before putting it in the refrigerator I added a little more distilled water and topped it off with oil to keep air out. As I use it I will put it into smaller jars to help keep it fresh.
My sister gave me one of her counter size fermenting crocks. If the green beans look good tomorrow I want to ferment them in the crock. All I read says green beans are one of the best vegetables to ferment.
Sara~~~ FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14
FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015.
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Kiltie Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
68 Posts
Jennifer
Bay City
MI
USA
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Posted - Aug 16 2016 : 11:16:50 AM
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| So far this summer, I have canned several jams/jellies. Lots of strawberry back in June - vanilla strawberry, strawberry rhubarb, lemon strawberry, plain strawberry, etc. We also did blackberry jam and I just finished peach and spiced peach jam last night. We made KoolAid jelly with the kids for fun also. In addition, I have canned green beans, peach slices, bread n' butter pickles and dill pickles. The list of things to finish is long, but we put our garden in late, so we're waiting on quite a few veggies! |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13664 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13664 Posts |
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HealingTouch
True Blue Farmgirl
3448 Posts
Darlene
Kunkletown
Pa
USA
3448 Posts |
Posted - Aug 19 2016 : 5:52:09 PM
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Wow CJ, your husband cooks for you and cans. He's a keeper!
Be Blessed and Be a Blessing,
Darlene
Sister 1922
God first, everything else after!
When Satan's knocking at your door, just say "Jesus will you get that for me?"
When it gets to hard to stand, Kneel!
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13664 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13664 Posts |
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HealingTouch
True Blue Farmgirl
3448 Posts
Darlene
Kunkletown
Pa
USA
3448 Posts |
Posted - Aug 20 2016 : 06:55:46 AM
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Well CJ you give me hope . So you can teach an old dog new tricks. LOL! My husband told me there were womans jobs and men's jobs and that was it. He would never make it today! Good for the women who stand up for themselves and have an equal partner.
Be Blessed and Be a Blessing,
Darlene
Sister 1922
God first, everything else after!
When Satan's knocking at your door, just say "Jesus will you get that for me?"
When it gets to hard to stand, Kneel!
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queenmushroom
True Blue Farmgirl
985 Posts
Lorena
Centerville
Me
USA
985 Posts |
Posted - Sep 21 2016 : 7:23:21 PM
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Question about canning salsa. The recipe didn't say to heat the salsa through before canning. But it did call for a cup of lemon juice and a 15 minute hot water bath. I have 2 piece lids and they are sealing much slower than when I can something hot. Is this normal?
Patience is worth a bushel of brains...from a chinese fortune cookie |
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queenmushroom
True Blue Farmgirl
985 Posts
Lorena
Centerville
Me
USA
985 Posts |
Posted - Sep 22 2016 : 07:47:58 AM
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My be nice CJ. The only thing I can get my husband to cook is frozen pizza.
Patience is worth a bushel of brains...from a chinese fortune cookie |
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janamarieje
True Blue Farmgirl
1022 Posts
Jana
Southern California
USA
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Posted - Sep 26 2016 : 09:00:05 AM
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This weekend I made and canned Apple Butter and boy was it good on french toast.
Jana
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Gardening is cheaper than therapy and you get tomatoes. ~Author Unknown
All I really need is love, but a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt! ~Charles Schulz
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
7108 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
7108 Posts |
Posted - Oct 13 2016 : 09:21:09 AM
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Today I am prepping for canning red onion jam tomorrow. Will slice the onions and measure all the ingredients. Will carry water in large vinegar jugs, to the Yellow Rose Cottage, to fill the electric canner. I'll sweep and wipe down all the work tables with vinegar so everything will be ready for tomorrow.
Sara~~~ FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14
FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015.
Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth. |
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Cozynana
True Blue Farmgirl
1123 Posts
Kem
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Posted - Oct 13 2016 : 12:00:43 PM
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| I just made end of summer pickle relish, pear butter, zucchini pineapple, and some grape wine jelly. I am trying to wrap up the canning I am tired of the messes. Love the full shelves though. |
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
7108 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
7108 Posts |
Posted - Oct 13 2016 : 12:20:54 PM
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Kem I saw a recipe the other day for pear butter sounded yummy - so does your pineapple zucchini - is it a relish, pickled or just together?
Sara~~~ FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14
FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015.
Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth. |
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
7108 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
7108 Posts |
Posted - Oct 14 2016 : 08:36:16 AM
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I put up six half pints of red onion jam this morning.
Sara~~~ FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14
FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015.
Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth. |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13664 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13664 Posts |
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
7108 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
7108 Posts |
Posted - Oct 14 2016 : 08:58:53 AM
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CeeJay it's for water bath canning. It can also be used for steaming and making soup. Course you would have to feed a small army to do either. My next investment may be a pressure cooker. My hotplate will handle one. I have a glass top stove so it's nice to have the option to use the hotplate.
One funny thing happened when I was stirring the jam and looking out the window above the worktable. Annie was looking back I me. I forget how tall she is when she stands on her back legs.
Sara~~~ FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14
FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015.
Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth. |
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
7108 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
7108 Posts |
Posted - Oct 14 2016 : 10:25:34 AM
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I didn't want to say anything until I saw how the jam set up or if it would. It set up beautifully. Now I will tell you what I did. I don't like super sweet things and the recipe called for 4 cups sugar and 3/4 cup light brown sugar. Way too much sugar for me so I used 2 cups of sugar and 1/2 brown sugar. I used 3 packets of ChillOver Powder. With less sugar the red wine vinegar was more pronounced which is okay with me. I made a sharp cheddar cheese sandwich on rye with the jam left in the bottom of the pan. It was very tasty.
Sara~~~ FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14
FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015.
Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth. |
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Cissik
True Blue Farmgirl
582 Posts
Sylvia
Kent
WA
USA
582 Posts |
Posted - Oct 15 2016 : 4:51:09 PM
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As soon as this mega storm passes tonight, I'm canning Cranberry salad, jellied cranberry sauce and a new recipe to me-cranberry-mustard sauce using already made mustard and lots of dried mustard. Hope we don't lose power. Have lanterns ready!
Sylvia
Kent, WA
Farm Girl #5389
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Cozynana
True Blue Farmgirl
1123 Posts
Kem
1123 Posts |
Posted - Oct 18 2016 : 09:26:15 AM
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| Sara, The pineapple zucchini is like a substitute pineapple. Chunk up peeled zucchini (1 gal worth) to look like pineapple tidbits. Add a 46 oz can of 100% pineapple juice, 3 cups sugar, 1 1/2c bottled lemon juice. Bring liquids and sugar to a boil. Add zucchini and simmer for 25 minutes. Pack in sterilized jars and water bath for 15 minutes. Use zucchini and juice in jars. It is easy, fast, and good. My grown kids think it tastes like candy. Something to do with large zucchini. |
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AuntJamelle
True Blue Farmgirl
569 Posts
Jaime
South Bend
Indiana
USA
569 Posts |
Posted - Oct 19 2016 : 05:32:35 AM
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I have a whole batch of Pineapple Zucchini I canned the summer before this past one - need to start using it!!!
Other than in dump cake (subbing for the crushed pineapple) I wasn't sure how to use it? |
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
7108 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
7108 Posts |
Posted - Nov 16 2016 : 09:54:07 AM
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I'm getting ready to can later this week. Today I bought beets and ginger for pickled beets - red, gold, yellow bell peppers and jalapeno peppers for jalapeno pepper jelly.
Will gather together all jars & lids to have ready and set-up the Yellow Rose Cottage.
Tomorrow I will roast, peel, and slice the beets. Wash and prepare peppers. Measure all ingredients.
Hopefully Friday will be canning day. That's how I can - one day at a time.
Sara~~~ FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14
FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015.
Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth. |
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What is everyone canning?
