Fresh Cranberry Relish
I have used this recipe in years past. I am now diabetic and put the minimum amount of sugar, just enough to make the fruit deliver its juices. I then put the remainder amount of splenda to replace the sugar. I do this when I freeze strawberries, peaches and...
Freezing Beets?
Beets should be cooked in skins until done. Pull skins off and slice or quarter. Put a small amount of the juice from the cooking of the beets into the container with the sliced beets. I usually place them in plastic freezer bags. They will keep for at least...
Freezing or Canning Bell Peppers?
I wash and remove the seeds. Dry the peppers with paper towel. I chop my excess bell peppers into small pieces and place in freezer bag, being sure I lay them flat in the freezer until frozen. I can then remove what I need for meatloaf or anything else I can...
Fabric Material for Rice Bags?
This type of fabric ravels easily. If you blind stitch it you could probably use it. That is, stitch 1/2 way between the stitching line with fabric on the right side out, then turn the fabric inside out and stitch on the stitching line. This will keep all raw...
Freezing Cooked Corn on the Cob?
Yes, be sure to keep refrigerated until just before reheating. I place mine in wax paper and place into microwave. Start with 1 minute and continue until it is hot enough to melt butter and eat.
Getting Rid of Gnats in the House?
Try spraying with mouthwash. Place into spray bottle and put fine mist on them. I use Listerine on mosquitoes and flies on the carport and it works. Why not gnats?
Removing Vomit Odor from Carpet?
Mix 1/2 vinegar and 1/2 ammonia, rub into the carpet and use a brush to rub it in. Take a clean, damp cloth and rub to get the excess out. To remove stains you can use this formula and use an iron over a damp cloth to help remove stains on the carpet also.
Why Did My Cornbread Turn Out Dry?
Either your oven bakes quicker than the time shown on the box, or you need to add a small amount of liquid to the mix. My oven always takes 5 min less to bake with a 30 minute time, and 1 to 2 minutes less with 8 to 10 minute cookies.
How Economical Is It To Pressure Can Food?
This is very economica! You not only put up the vegetables, etc, fresher but may can them as you like them. Such as adding spices and other flavors to your jars before canning. You can adjust to your tastes. I have been using a pressure canner for 50 years...
How Economical Is It To Pressure Can Food?
When canning venison and beef, I add 1/8 tsp of black pepper to the pint of beef as well as 1/2 tsp of salt, cover with water to neck of jar, and place cap and ring on jar. Do not over fill jars with meat. As the meat begins to heat it swells.
How Economical Is It To Pressure Can Food?
You may find the Extension Agent in your area may have lots of information about pressure canning.
Cooking a Turkey in an Electric Roaster?
I use electric roaster whenever I roast turkey. It frees my oven to do last minute dressing, which we like to be baked in a biscuit pan rather than in the turkey, and to bake last minute dishes to keep them hot. I always put a bout 1 to 2 qts of water in bottom...
Removing Excess Moisture from Zucchini Before Freezing?
Try just slicing and freezing straight from the garden. After 60 yr of freezing foods, I was told just this summer (too late for me to try) to avoid all the water in squash, do not blanch. Wash the whole squash, slice and freeze.
Squash and Cucumber Bread and Butter Pickles?
The bread and butter pickle recipe in todays post is an excellent recipe. I have used this to make the pickles by doubling the recipes liquid ingredients and adding squash, celery, cauliflower, and carrots to make the blend. These were excellent and very different...
Blanching and Freezing Cut Up Beets?
I simply brush and cut tops off beets and place in water and cook until done. Pour off some of the beet juice into a container. Then slip skins off beets and slice or quarter beets. Place in freezer containers or Ziploc bags and pour a small amount of beet...
Freezing Summer Squash?
Yellow and Zucchini squash can be picked when tender; wash, slice crossways, and blanch 1 min in boiling water, then place in ice water a few min to cool. Drain and place in freezer bags or containers. I have also cooked them with onions and a few shredded...
Uses for Alum Around the House?
Alum is excellent for sprinkling into all types of shoes. It helps to eliminate the odor of sweaty feet.
