Sit'n on the porch

[Sequel]

I can tomatoes, but not cherry toms. Those are for snacking. I have dehyrated them, and they were... ok.

I freeze beans, instead of canning. I prefer freezing because I like the texture better. I might can some this year, just to see if that's still the case.

I have had no luck freezing beans. If they stay crisp they taste like hay. Blanching a little longer they taste better but you lose the color and texture. The last ones I froze I ended up composting. I don’t even buy frozen green beans.
DH and I decided we like canned green beans just fine. We don’t compare them to fresh beans, we consider them a different species. I’m starting to think I should just enjoy them fresh while I have them.

 

[Grandmas Coop]

So, I got the kitchen cleaned up an'all, We went to town, filled the car at costco then went to Lows to get washer/gaskets for the pvc pipes for under the sink ,its 2pmish, and the Lows Man came over to assist:

me; Ya it was 8pmish, I was caning and just about to fill jars when all this water was on the floor

Lows Man: Oh, what were you canning?

Me, : Uuu??? Uuuu .... DH ?what was I canning I have no idea? I was up to 2am and I really dont know

 

[Grandmas Coop]

 

[Tired old Rooster]

I have had no luck freezing beans. If they stay crisp they taste like hay. Blanching a little longer they taste better but you lose the color and texture. The last ones I froze I ended up composting. I don’t even buy frozen green beans.
DH and I decided we like canned green beans just fine. We don’t compare them to fresh beans, we consider them a different species. I’m starting to think I should just enjoy them fresh while I have them.

Have you tried curried canned beans?

 

[Grandmas Coop]

Have you tried curried canned beans?

oh wow that sounds wonderful!!
Welcome to the Porch! it always Coffee or Ice Tea time,

 

[Tired old Rooster]

oh wow that sounds wonderful!!
Welcome to the Porch! it always Coffee or Ice Tea time,View attachment 3605671

Dad was the one who I learned that from. Used to do green beans and bottle them in 1 liter (1/4 gallon) jars made by Consol in South Africa. I could eat a bottle full. YUM!

 

[Sequel]

Have you tried curried canned beans?

No I have not! Can you hum a few bars? Sounds interesting!

 

[Sammster]

Speaking of porches:

I've wanted a front porch since we moved into our house, 30+ years ago. I've always had a deck - but no cover.
This year, we finally got an awning. I'm a happy porch-sitter

 

[Grandmas Coop]

Speaking of porches:

I've wanted a front porch since we moved into our house, 30+ years ago. I've always had a deck - but no cover.
This year, we finally got an awning. I'm a happy porch-sitter View attachment 3605949

I LOVE IT!!!!!! Ice Tea at Sams porch!!!!!

 

[Grandmas Coop]

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Well this just reinforces "Gibbs Rule #9"