{"id":1535,"date":"2011-08-10T03:00:48","date_gmt":"2011-08-10T07:00:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.backwoodshome.com\/blogs\/JackieClay\/?p=1535"},"modified":"2011-08-10T03:00:48","modified_gmt":"2011-08-10T07:00:48","slug":"q-and-a-canning-mixed-vegetables-and-diatomaceous-earth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.backwoodshome.com\/blogs\/JackieClay\/2011\/08\/10\/q-and-a-canning-mixed-vegetables-and-diatomaceous-earth\/","title":{"rendered":"Q and A: Canning mixed vegetables and Diatomaceous Earth"},"content":{"rendered":"

Canning mixed vegetables<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0I have been looking for a recipe to can zucchini, tomatoes, peppers (sweet and\/or hot), and onions. Some places say this cannot be done. I realize that a pressure canner will be needed, but will that make the zucchini turn to mush? Do you have a recipe for this mixture? This mixture is wonderful with cheddar cheese melted over the top and I would like to enjoy this during the winter.<\/em><\/p>\n

Judy Phillips<\/em><\/p>\n

Morgantown, West Virginia<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0I can mixed vegetables every year, some mixtures including zucchini, which is diced. I choose young, seedless squash and it does not get mushy. If you use older, seeded summer squash, it often does get too mushy for most people’s taste. I don’t have a specific recipe; I just use amounts of my choosing of each vegetable. Be sure to pressure can your recipe and process it for the longest length of time required by any one ingredient. — Jackie<\/p>\n

\u00a0Diatomaceous Earth<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0This isn’t a question, but something useful to pass on to readers about Diatomaceous Earth. It kills ants, and any other non-skeletal insects, including roaches! A 50 pound bag at the feed store will run around $30 bucks, a bargain when you price sprays that are harmful to some animals! AND, you can mix it in your animals food to rid them of parasites!<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0Thanks for all you contribute to all of us who still have to work in cities and rely on “grocery store” produce! Give the diatomaceous earth a try! You’ll love it!<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0Franki Johnston<\/em><\/p>\n

Hot Springs, Arkansas<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0Thanks for the tip, Franki. I’m sure the readers will appreciate it. — Jackie<\/p>\n

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