Whew, even we are getting pretty tired of sub-zero temperatures

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For the last two weeks, we've been confronted by a period of really cold weather. For instance, on Friday, our high was -18! And the low? -40 F and that's temperature, not windchill. So everything...

All of a sudden, spring has sprung

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From lows of -5 degrees F just a few nights ago, today's high is supposed to be in the low 60s! Holy cow, that's warming even our nights to the high 40s. Yep, the...

Q and A: canning vinegar and canning pizza sauce

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Canning vinegar Have you ever made fruit scraps vinegar and is it okay to can it(water bath canner)? Also, have you ever made crab apple jell? Can you explain how? Melody Upstate New York Yes I have. I'm...

Q and A: enchilada sauce and green beans

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Enchilada sauce I have a #10 can of La Victoria Enchilada Sauce that I would like to re-can into smaller usable jars. (pint) Would I process it at 12# (for our altitude) for 35 minutes...

Q and A: cleaning cow teats, “rotten” odor in reusable lids, and canning pumpkin

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Cleaning cow teats I was wondering what kind of cow teat prep you use in the winter for milking? I have been using bleach, dish soap mix in warm water for the summer and it...