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    apple yeast..

    i saw this...haven't tryed it yet... aparently yeast as as easy as water apples and a jar... http://www.tacticalintelligence.net/blog/how-to-make-homemade-yeast.htm thought it was cool and thought i would share
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    WHAT ARE YOU CANNING TODAY?

    well done moolie!!! my hubs..is wonderfully suportive..of my ways...but not completely capable in the kitchen..but he .unloads the canner for me...somehow i find the repetive jar lifting..a bit straining...and he is happy to do his part...but it takes reminding... SSDreamin i had been...
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    What did you do to save $ today?

    for chicken ..i do moolies second method..just cut it up and stick pieces in the jar.raw..and fill with water...it comes out tasting wonderful...and for me anyways...have never had a problem with them sticking together... but l can cooked turkey, and it comes out amazing...so maybe will try...
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    Make your own spices and spice mixes!

    thanks emerald..I put them in a metal tin... we have been fighting that war too...think we are winning though.. i hope...
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    Make your own spices and spice mixes!

    normally...i store almost everything in jars... but...i saw thease bags...and they arived...and i did some spice packets in them.... they just look so fab and professional...!!! really recomend http://www.clearbags.com/bags/food/gusset/zipper-pouch/silver
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    Ninny-- Kiowa's training journal (my lab)

    my son and his american bull dog stayed with me a while 2 years ago...i taught it dog to turn around in a circle then sit for its treat...christmas it was here visiting...and i was touched when it remembered it right away, and earned its turkey treat...my son..said he had never done the trick...
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    Make your own spices and spice mixes!

    heres how to make it http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFAOXimDKJY she also has another video on it that is a bit more detailed... but when dehydrating..any meaty stuff...i found you have to whatch the greese content and pat as you go...
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    How expencive is it in USA?

    I live in hope a small town...that everyone stops at on route to ??? it offers majestic mountains...that i never tire of seeing, and rivers, that i love to beachcomb... and other than bills my cost of living is low, but yes justin,,,it is insanly, out there....and people have to pay high tax...
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    How expencive is it in USA?

    i live in canada.. about and hour and a half outside vancouver...a beautiful city, but i believe it is ranked the most expensive place to buy realestate in north america... when i hear what you pay for realestate...i drool...because it is really expensive here.. we got lucky deal with our...
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    Make your own tea!

    this video inspired me to make my own teas... http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=7QLSiJWhOEs i did get the tea bags through ebay...but that was a while ago...
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    Excalibur dehydrator?

    congrats!!! glad it arived, and is being put to good use...thats too bad...you are finding it of a noise level...i do have mine go at night, and am not bothered by it at all..i really hope you are happy with your purchase..
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    Make your own spices and spice mixes!

    here is one sight that has a few spice mixes http://www.budget101.com/frugal/seasoning-mix-recipes-198/ i grow a few. basic herbs..but, short of that..i get some when i am in town at an iranian store source...i prefer getting them in whole branch dehydrated form.and grind myself so..I am...
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    How are you prepping your budget ?

    we are in a situation where my hubby is older than me...and will be retiring probably in 3, years...but fingers crossed he stays healthy and hopefully we still will have the option of him still being able to earn our living expenses for 5 additional years... his income is substantial...this...
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    My self sufficient and Frugal New Years Resolutions

    New years is yet upon us again... and time to reflect change... i love my simple little life... but my hubby works lots, and much of it falls in my hands with a huge yard the house ...canning projects studio time and life, i tend to not always be the best at keeping things imaculately together...
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    idea for unwanted or chipped mason jars

    we use jars for everything the standard canning and staple storing... food in the freezer... drinking from...storing leftovers... my hubby and i both do art...and i have switched to house paint... 1 miss tint gallon equals 4 quart jars...(never my older specials or wide mouths,of course) and i...
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    Excalibur dehydrator?

    i don't find the noise to be an issue at all...when you take all the trays out..you can see that the fan is quit a large substantial size..it has a sort of grate around it...the only time i have had a very slight sound issue..is if i am drying something with parchment paper and with the...
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    Excalibur dehydrator?

    in previous built dehydrators i found it very pesky to try and clean after jerky spills..with the element exposed.so when i saw a nesco for $5 at a garage sale i snatched it up...and loved the easy clean and ease of use.... till i was exposed to the excalabur.... and after researching and having...
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    Marmalade

    my hubby loves his cusins marmalade....and she passed on her easy making secret to me.... the presure cooker... cut oranges in half..pressure cook for about 40 min... cool a bit scoop and run through a seeder strainer...and slice the skins...(put aside) then measure what juice stuff you...
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    7-up Potatoes and Carrots

    hummh .. sounds interesting.. .must make them quite sweet..
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    I know what I'm getting for Christmas :(

    maybe...its something that can be fixed...not that i wouldn't wish you a wonderful christmas with a new to you slove... but..maybe an element or fuse...
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