What are you canning now?

[TifsBroodyBabes]

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Hi Tamara, I would try a homebrew store for bottles...I put my homemade pure vanilla in bottles I purchased online at www.specialtybottle.com they are located in Seattle so delivery is quick!

 

[bockbock2008]

Anyone with an Ace Hardware near by, they have a 12 pack of ball regular mouth pint jars on sale 2/$11 that 46 cents per jar

its an in-store 3 day event sale starting today

http://www.acehardware.com/home/index.jsp

 

[CranberryCreekFarm]

YUm! Last night for my midnight snack I had some vanilla icecream smothered in strawberry- ruhubarb sauce! MMMM

 

[marymac]

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Just checked it out and I'm on my way. Thanks for the heads up, I need some pints!!

 

[ChikeeMomma]

Just had to hop on here and see how you all are doing. I am jealous to say the least.

I have only canned strawberry jam so far. I have not made use of my beautiful garden like planned -- found out baby #3 was on the way in June, so I have spent the majority not wanting anything to do with food.

I still have hope that I can get some salsa done.

 

[3goodeggs]

I finally got my free Ball pectin. It makes two 8oz jars.
So, I figured that I would try the watermelon jam- just in case I didn't really like it.
EVERYONE likes it! It did have a strange smell. I can't figure out what it smells like. Not bad... just not what you would expect.
I think I will make more watermelon jelly next spring, but strain it so it will have that lovely color without the cloudy jam bits.

Next, I think I will try the candy apple jelly.

 

[rancher hicks]

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The link under the "about 5 pounds" in my previous response to you goes to a whole page of wild grape recipes. Including conserve, jam, and several jellies.

Thanks.


Bock - Thanks too. I gotta make that my first trip tomorrow if they have them I'll wipe the out.

Everyone - I've got a book from the Library that looks like I might buy it. Ok I will but anyhow the title is "PRESERVE IT". It's got some great recipes in small amounts. Like Rosemary Jelly and Hot Pepper Jelly.


What I need to know cuz I want to make some is about ginger. The recipe for Rhubarb , Pear and Ginger jam, calls for 2 small balls of stem ginger, (finely chopped). I know about fresh ginger but what does it mean "small balls?"

gotta run, gotta watch baby while the kids run to Lowes for me. Pebbles on sale.

Rancher

 

[chicken stalker]

It's that time of year again for me to stock up on jars before they are gone. Cart 1 of 2 cartloads. Walked out of the Walmart with 47 cases of jars, 84 boxes of lids, 30 boxes of pectin and a smile. I'll be back next week for 2 more cart loads

 

[3goodeggs]

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The link under the "about 5 pounds" in my previous response to you goes to a whole page of wild grape recipes. Including conserve, jam, and several jellies.

Thanks.


Bock - Thanks too. I gotta make that my first trip tomorrow if they have them I'll wipe the out.

Everyone - I've got a book from the Library that looks like I might buy it. Ok I will but anyhow the title is "PRESERVE IT". It's got some great recipes in small amounts. Like Rosemary Jelly and Hot Pepper Jelly.


What I need to know cuz I want to make some is about ginger. The recipe for Rhubarb , Pear and Ginger jam, calls for 2 small balls of stem ginger, (finely chopped). I know about fresh ginger but what does it mean "small balls?"

gotta run, gotta watch baby while the kids run to Lowes for me. Pebbles on sale.

Rancher

The ginger rhizome has what I would refer to as 'buds' which could be called 'balls' because when broken from the main stem, they are round- about as big as the tip of my thumb. They are usually more tender because they have less fiber. If they are fresh you may be able to put then through your garlic press.
Ginger is my favorite spice/herb/medicine that God ever gave us.
Have fun.

 

[3goodeggs]

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whoa!

...and I mean that.