Perfect growing weather continues
We've been really happy with this summer. We are getting warm days, cool nights, and enough rain to keep all the gardens happy. Yesterday I spent the afternoon hunting cows though — not happy!...
Q and A: canning ham and dehydrated tomatoes for spaghetti sauce
Canning ham
I recently got a deal on canned ham; can I re-can this into glass jars? If so, how? Also, have you ever made carrot kraut? How?
Sandy Rowland
Linconton, North Carolina
You bet you can re-can...
We have a spell of warmer weather
I just made a big batch of soft French Chevre cheese from some outdated milk I was given by a local store (instead of them pouring it down the drain). It was simple to...
Q and A: Gluten-free storage foods, Corn relish, and Canning tomatoes
Gluten-free storage foods
My wife is allergic to gluten in all forms and in very small amounts. No breads or any flour or food starch etc. In looking for foods for the survival pantry, the...
Q and A: rendering bear fat and canning pepper sauce
Rendering bear fat
I have been looking for bear fat for three years and have finally acquired 20# this last week. Early 1900's recipes indicate that it makes the lightest and fluffiest pastries. I intend...