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  1. Kim_NC

    What did you cook from scratch today?

    Hope you enjoy your Hot Pepper Jelly, WZ. Yesterday I made the 40 Minute Hamburger Buns from this BYC post I shaped some as hamburger buns, some hot dog buns and some slider size buns. (This photo is a bit dark.) I didn't get to the Brunswick Stew yesterday. Instead I threw the tomatoes...
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    don't compost or throw away those scraps you can make...

    Here it is :): Pea Hull Jelly 1 gallon pea hulls 2 pkgs. pectin 8 c. sugar Wash pea hulls thoroughly, at least twice, then bring to boil in a heavy pan with enough water to cover hulls. Boil over low heat 8 to 10 minutes. Strain the juice, approximately 8 cups, and discard hulls. Combine...
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    Confessions of a Carboholic

    Wow....you ARE the refined carb-king! LOL. But I love carbs too. Really, I could go a whole day eating nothing but bread, rice, potatoes and pasta. LOL However, I never, never do that. I totally agree with the others who suggested cutting back on the carbs per meal and going at this slowly...
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    don't compost or throw away those scraps you can make...

    I make peach jelly from pits/peelings every Summer.Usually they're the scraps from canning peaches and making peach jam. I cover the pits/peels with water, boil gently for about 20 min. Cover and let stand overnight, then strain and make jelly the next day. Works like a charm. I just made 25...
  5. Kim_NC

    What did you cook from scratch today?

    I made Scotch Eggs using our own quail eggs and our own sausage. Here's a pic from another time that I made them, but anyway, it shows them: I think tomorrow I'm going to tackle a Brunswick Stew from scratch and can it. There's plenty of homegrown pork and chicken here (frozen). Leftover...
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    Dry Milk

    Oh, I see, it was the Hamburger Helper substitute recipe. Somehow missed that when I read this yesterday morning. To leave out the dry milk.... The recipes all call for 1/2 cup mix. The original mix recipe has 2 cup dry milk - divided amoung 8 recipes that makes 1/4 cup dry milk per recipe...
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    Canning lid "mouths"

    Agreed, it's more about ease of packing the jar &/or removing the asparagus later. It wouldn't be a safety issue. I've stopped buyimg any small mouth jars for this reason - well, unless they're ridiculously cheap like 15 cents or less. I have plenty form my 'younger days' when I first started...
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    Dry Milk

    Is it one of the recipes I posted? Tell me which and I'll convert it for you.
  9. Kim_NC

    What to buy? Cast iron cookware....

    I have a dutch oven with legs that I originally bought for camping/scouting. I love it and still use it often. I know you already mentioned having 2 griddles, Free, but I have this smaller round griddle and really like it...
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    Kettle Bread

    It looks delicious! The No-Knead or Artisan style breads are becoming really popular. Most of these require long rising times and baking in a preheated heavy iron kettle, duthoven, baking crock, etc. Here's a great site with lots of recipes and instructional videos for those who want to make...
  11. Kim_NC

    Canning jalepenos...

    We use this recipe to can them in a brine, whole or in rings: http://www.millriverfarm.com/recipe.cfm?id=408&catname=Canning, Freezing, Preserving - calls for white vinegar, but I use ACV if it's what I've got They always come out nice - perfect for any dishes or sandwiches. If you add a...
  12. Kim_NC

    Stew...Freezing or Canning?

    And here I was reading along thinking....she's perfectly ....normal! LOL Nice canner! ....I have the Presto 23 qt too, but my model is from the late 80's. It was my Dad's - gave it to him as a gift. Mom gave it to me after Dad passed away. (He was always the pressure canner in the household...
  13. Kim_NC

    farmers market haul :)

    Canning ideas: Peach Pie Filling Peach Butter Peach Salsa (uses tomatoes and peppers too) Pizza Sauce Tomatoes & Okra - for a soup base, or open, heat, serve over rice Freeze some peppers for Winter cooking
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    farmers market haul :)

    Nice haul indeed! I'm curious about the okra - are you going to freeze some or can it?
  15. Kim_NC

    Free's piggie thread...new pics p 19

    Yep, they're omnivores. Really, they like meat. They're not just rooting for fun...they're looking for easy meat in the form of bugs, worms and grubs. And sure they also like turkey/other birds, pork (each other), any animal flesh...in the right circumstances even humans too. That's why old...
  16. Kim_NC

    Help! Canning problem!

    Ditto. I would empty jars, reheat tomatoes & jars. Then repack jars and process for correct time.
  17. Kim_NC

    Lots of Milk!

    Oh that was so much fun! They're such a lovely herd. Congrats on your milk!
  18. Kim_NC

    Low Sodium Recipes

    Here's a site with a huge list of recipes. You might look through them for some with lower salt levels. UNCOOKED, FRESH OR AIR DRIED SAUSAGES http://lpoli.50webs.com/AlphabeticalList.htm#FRESH COOKED OR SMOKED SAUSAGES AND LUNCHEON MEATS http://lpoli.50webs.com/AlphabeticalList.htm#COOKED
  19. Kim_NC

    Pickled eggs!

    Our family recipe is posted here: http://www.millriverfarm.com/recipe.cfm?id=427&catname=Appetizers It uses beets & beet juice, vinegar, sugar, salt. You could add jalapeno peppers or spices.
  20. Kim_NC

    Some days, it just doesn't pay to get out of bed......................

    I think the reason Shelton is so funny to many of us is the fact that we're nerds and geeks (or have nerd/geek relatives). We can relate, even to his extreme, and therefore see the humor. And who cannot relate to Penny? I love her sharp with and farmgirl background.
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