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I was wondering if I could try that. I think I'll try that with half of it, and see how it goes. I'll post the results.

It's pretty sweet! And no slicing, its pretty sugary/stiff. It almost doesn't separate, it sorta strings but thick strings that break, almost like candy that's not finished. It should be smoother, I think and more jelly/gelatin like (I guess?) I haven't had marmalade in a long time. ETA- I did...

Next question- How would those of you reading go about Hydrating the cranberries for next time? Would you just add more water to the mixture, soak them in water, for how long and how much water?

That's what I was thinking. Good thing I didn't make a full batch huh? lol!

Aargh! Makes total sense! I should've hydrated them first. :smack Well, I can always make more. Any other tips before I give this another try? Oh, and should I just toss this batch or are there any other uses for this? I suppose I could put it over a pork roast, or heat it with some water...

I made marmalade for the first time today. All went well until the end. It came out very thick and quite stiff, especially the one I put in the fridge. Definitely not very jelly-like or very spreadable. Shouldn't it be thinner? I only made a half batch of what the recipe calls for, so I used...

I've been coming across a lot about green tea and its many uses besides drinking it. I can't remember where I've found these little nuggets of info. Here's a ocuple things I thought I'd seen and am hoping someone on here can help enlighten me. - On hair - On skin / in the tub - In oils -...

This is exactly what I was contemplating. That it's got more to do with mass production and such. I'd always been under the impression that if it was rusted, dented, or had ever been frozen (in the can) that it wasn't good. Well, dented just needed to be consumed asap, the others - rotten...

That was sort of what I thought. So I really do need to do some planning for this. As in, how to store it so I can easily reach the back or restock. Are there any items that any of you store that don't expire?

I have a question about stocking up canned/dry goods. Most of the store-bought stuff has an expiration date. How do y'all go about making sure your supply will be safe to consume when the time comes that you might have to use it?

thanks, I've read them, I just wanted some real-time advice :) I'm going to keep trying until i find the right combo. I hadn't considered the stripping part or that the BS could be more powerful than shampoo in that department.

Do you mind sharing your soap recipe or method?

So you make your own bar soap then grate some for making laundry detergent?

I'm mid-launder as we 'speak' so I'll go start by using half what I'd usually use and see how it goes.

queen, that's good stuff to remember. I am a detergent hog too like the article described, lol! I guess I should start using less detergent and more hot water.

This is all good info. I too freeze excess cheese and butter and never have noticed a problem. I remember my grandmother talking about cheese rations. I'm interesten in trying Ghee. Sounds like a good time in the kitchen if nothing else :) Do you think it would be good for making roux?

I have medium length, a little below the shoulders, medium-fine hair. I don't have a lot of hair but it is pulled up more often than not. I'm going to keep trying and adjusting the amount. I guess I won't know unless I stick to the same amount for at least eight weeks. It gets greasier a lot...

So much to catch up on..... The coop is half finished! Well, its going to be more of a run that includes shelter. I've repurposed the frame of this tent-like structure that once occupied our backyard and am using it as the main structure and frame of the enclosure. Why haden't I thought of...

If only I'd have known. Your comment confirms what I've come to realize.

I paid around $4/box for a 4lb 12oz box. Even without quoting how much I use per batch, its still a lot less than $8 worth. The A&H washing soda was about $3.25 for 55oz, and the bar of Fells Naptha was $.97 but I use 1/3 bar per 1.7 gallon batch. The others I use the same amount of each so...