| RE: Tomato Preserves Didn't Set Up |
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Some recipes take up to two weeks to set up. Why not try waiting two weeks and see what happens? Good luck! ... View related article. |
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| RE: Bobbin Problems |
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Put the feed dog down as if you are going to start to sew. Then catch up the ends of the bobbin and top threads and hold them firmly to the left of the presser foot for the first few stitches. That should solve the problem. ... View related article. |
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| RE: Recipes Using Leftover Chips |
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Make chilaquiles. Heat taco sauce in a skillet and stir in the broken chips. When all is hot, top with a little cheese and allow it to melt. This works even if the chips are stale. ... View related article. |
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| RE: Should I Blanch Corn? |
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We have a friend who swears by this method: Soak ears of corn with husks on in cold water about 15 minutes. Allow the water to drain off, then wrap each cob tightly in plastic wrap or foil and put them inside bread bags. He says the corn tastes just like fresh-picked. ... View related article. |
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| RE: Removing Hot Pepper Juice From Skin |
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Wear gloves when handling hot peppers! Save yourself the pain! ... View related article. |
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| RE: Balancing Life's Demands |
Looks like you have a lot of good advice to consider. I would just add one question: What is your spiritual life like? God gives us 24 hours a day. How much time are you giving him?
I have been through depression, and it seems to just hang on. But when I spend time with God, I don't feel it. In fact, I feel great! If your health is fine and your relationships are fine, that's the third thing to consider. People are essentially spiritual beings. Just a thought. ... View related article. |
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| RE: Jelly Did Not Set Up |
This recipe is from the Ball Blue Book of Preserving. As you can see, it doesn't require added pectin. It could be the vinegar helps the pH and gets it to set up.
Elderberry Jam
2 quarts crushed elderberries
6 cups sugar
1/4 cup vinegar
Combine elderberries, sugar and vinegar in a large saucepot. Bring slowly to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Cook rapidly to gelling point. As mixture thickens, stir frequently to prevent sticking. Remove from heat. Skim foam if necessary. Ladle hot jam into hot jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Adjust two-piece caps. Process 15 minutes in a boiling-water canner. Add more time for higher altitudes.
Good luck!
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| RE: Scenery: Twin Falls, Idaho |
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Nice shot of a familiar sight. I'm from Rupert. Thanks! ... View related article. |
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| RE: Cucumber Jelly |
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What do you serve this with? I love cucumbers! ... View related article. |
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| RE: Deposit Change In Separate Savings Account |
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Great! How many years have you been doing this now? ... View related article. |
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