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    hootch.....

    sounds very interesting britesea...hadn't heard of that....But I saw a video on utube...where they froze wine...then spun it in a lettuce dryer...and the small amounts left are liquor....would be so cool to have a peek at those farm journals... I also have a large jar with fruit, and completely...
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    Clabber = Dog Food ?

    when i had my sons dog staying....she really liked the whey from kefir... would just lap it up... and i pressure cooked...off parts...eg heart kidney, ...but if i was making it again would add vegies... and then grinded it all up and canned... she loved it.....and was with the wasn't gonna use...
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    hootch.....

    the first time i tried....tons unfortunately ended up going down the drain...told hubby we will never speak of this again.... first advice...(not that i know much) but if you use campdeen tablets crush dissolve and let sit in the mixture 24 hours that takes care of bacteria spoiling... and in...
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    Denim Deb Hay, hay, hay. Thank the Lord!

    so very sorry to hear your news... is not easy... my dad was a cancer survivor but near 30 years later they opened him up and gave 6 months... is too bad she's in such pain... will wish ease in suffering... but is probably best to stay where she is and try lightening her mood the best anyone...
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    hootch.....

    This summer I have gotten into wine making... mainly fruits...but have a few interesting recipies... this past weekend we had extended family staying in a near by campground...and brought some recently bottled strawberry rhubarb.. and raspberry....and they were a hit...over the...
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    Frugal Alternative Cat Litter

    hummh...I haven't seen this before...but if I could find something cheaper..and well absorbant..I am all in... I must say...I am really peeved at the high priced commercial cost on litter...just ridiculous..and seems like when I do buy the boxes seem to be getting smaller... as much as I do...
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    We are looking for good wood soap molds what do you like to use?

    i have done soap in milk cartons. or drain pipes have a nice edging but harder to remove
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    Money making ideas for our new homestead please!!!

    ahh great website...I love your ducks and chickens...and your mound beds sounds very interesting... my advice to you is research research research... eg...maybe you could offer or grow unique herbs,, or plants...i know one place in our area doing well selling aqua plants at farmers...
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    Making essential oils?

    I think one maybe could use a steam juice extractor that has 3 pans
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    ok...a bit corny

    moolie...I drove past some bull rushes yesterday...and thought of you sounds interesting Britesea thanks for your wealth of great information...sounds scrumptious... and using them in the smoker is absolutely brilliant... baymule...humhhh...doesn't quite sound all that fluffy soft...
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    Making essential oils?

    I had done a lot of research and had found this... http://www.instructables.com/id/Stove-top-Essential-Oil-Extractor/?ALLSTEPS haven't tried it yet but definitely cheeper than getting equipment
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    ok...a bit corny

    gd..interesting...unfortunately we are unable to keep livestock here...but good to know... deb..thanks 4 pointing out not for dogs...I know they can be very seriously bad for rabbits... but didn't know dogs couldn't digest them...I love the idea of a fuel source hadn't thought that... I like...
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    ok...a bit corny

    I am searching for some ideas of how to use..corn cobs..and husks.. just seems a shame to just throw it on he compost pile... I bought a corn slicer this year...does a way easier job than just a knife... that I am planning on doing lots of corn... I think it was britsea who had the idea to fry...
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    WHAT ARE YOU CANNING TODAY?

    snapshot that candy apple jelly looks really good... I bought 120 pounds of rasberrys for $135 which here is a very good deal (craigslist special selling of berries from there grandmothers field) in the flyer they are advertising 21/2 pounds 9.99 course the few rasberries we have growing here...
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    Any good itch remedies?

    I have always just mixed up baking soda and water not too runny or thick..and dotted it on.. ok looks a bit funny....but works or found rubbing on keifir whey helped too..
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