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I don't know what a vinegar mother looks like but, I have read on hear that it is a slimy thing that forms in vinegar. Is that right? The reason why I ask is because I have a very large glass jar that I keep distilled white vinegar in. I store the bottle in a closet. I had some rosemary in it...

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I am really interested in this topic. Yes! Thank you! My husband and I talk about that issue a lot. This is suppose to be the information age but, it seems hard to find the Truth amongst all the garbage. I am a firm believer in looking at the footnotes and resources of any book or article (if...

Made some fermented pickles and they are delicious! And it was soooo easy. I'm doing it again next year. I also made some ketchup and it has a white fuzzy mold on top. I read through this thread awhile ago so I couldn't remember exactly. Isn't mold ok? Don't I just spoon it off the top?

Thanks for the recipe! I have a ton of acorn squash. I love it and the rest of my family will not eat them. This will come in handy.

If it's anything like my garden, pick it before the squirrels eat it :) . We just brought all of our corn in. I can usually tell by looking at the tassels on top. When they start to dry and look withered your usually good for picking. If you pick some early you should be alright with hanging...

Wow! Sorry, that I have not responded yet. I was out of town. Thank you so very much! Everyone of you. This is very encouraging.

I was hoping to hear from you abifae! I'm glad to hear that. I know you are an experienced seamstress so, that is very encouraging.

Does anyone here sew without using patterns? I know that might sound strange but, I find sewing patterns confusing and intimidating. And I hate to spend $ on anything really. I think if I were to approach it myself I might be more apt to actually start a project. I've made a few simple things...

Found the recipe for cucumber salsa in the archives !

Oh, salsa I didn't think of that. I'm going to have to make some. Made some pickles tonight :) I just finished a crock. I hope they turn out. Now to wait 25 days........are they done yet? :lol:

Oh, all-knowing fermenting experts. I seek your knowledge :D Do you know if you can ferment plain old english cucumbers. I'm up to my ears in cucumbers this year and I would love trying to ferment some. I read the Lost Art of Real Cooking earlier in the summer and I've been dying to try to make...

I've heard of this before and I think it is a wonderful idea. I don't have any roses besides pasture rose. And, I don't think those will work for it. I would love to try it. Are you going to give it a try?

Thank you! Isn't it funny how an exact recipe doesn't exist? Hmmm...this calls for some experimenting.

I hear you loud and clear WBF. My Dh and I often talk about this. He is a teacher and I'm a SAHM. We are currently having trouble refinancing our home loan because of past mistakes. So, I'm learning more about SS because of our financial situation. But, I don't consider us to be poor. So what if...

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My husband loves dill jalapenos that he buys from the store. I want to make my own but, I cannot find a recipe for them. I've looked on the internet and in my cookbooks. Does anyone have a recipe they would be willing to share? Thanks

Oh, these ideas are really good. I could use some fast food solutions. I've always thought of fish as real "fast food". You can do all sorts of things with fish. But, here's what I would do. Keep some thin fillets in the freezer. When you want them put them in a bowl and run cold water on them...

I don't know much about high fructose corn syrup. I know that it is suppose to be bad for you and that it is used in almost every packaged product in the store. I know it is a bi-product so it is really cheap and company's use it to cut costs. My husband and I were talking with my in-laws the...

I purchased some small jelly jars at a rummage sale for 5cents a piece. I bought a whole bunch with 1.50. They are a very strange size at 3inches high by 2 1/4inches across. I've never seen jars so small before. I thought I could use them to make Christmas gifts this year. I don't even know if...