tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429758274949022857.post1853600789875622997..comments2024-02-16T03:12:28.123-06:00Comments on Bacon and Eggs : SummerAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01666836930255009486noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429758274949022857.post-13325764134936156402012-06-26T07:28:07.064-06:002012-06-26T07:28:07.064-06:00Just a comment about you using cornstarch to can w...Just a comment about you using cornstarch to can with....<br /><br />It does cause an off colour in canning projects. <br />Most canning sites will tell you using cornstarch is a big NO-NO.<br />It will if, left too long on the canning shelves separate and then will look rather unappetizing. (Been there, done that and got the tee shirt to prove it!) <br /><br />The new and improved way to can with a recipe using cornstarch is to replace it with clear gel. Which can be found online or, in Amish stores. Or, just use the Google search to find it. <br /><br />Here's an interesting article from the University of GA Cooperative Extension site; <br />http://nchfp.uga.edu/publications/uga/purchasing_using_clearjel.pdf<br /><br />Wishing you continued success with your canning. <br />PhyllisPhiddyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16948777206154226450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429758274949022857.post-81408290161296979962012-06-25T18:22:12.525-06:002012-06-25T18:22:12.525-06:00Those are some excellent looking carrots!!!Those are some excellent looking carrots!!!Home on the Rangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03836315423040719919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429758274949022857.post-37495489953066997442012-06-24T21:56:39.969-06:002012-06-24T21:56:39.969-06:00The closest I come to a journal is my calendar.I j...The closest I come to a journal is my calendar.I jot down when I planted, when it came up, what animals were bred when and births. The only problem is losing last year's calendar! I knew about when we bred our cow but I thought she had a couple of weeks to go. Surprise! We now have a new heifer! Luckily, we had been checking her several times a day and my husband actually saw her water break. I guess I need a specific place to put the old calendars! Your garden looks great! I'm blessed with 4 daughters to help with our processing. We're just now starting to harvest some. We'll have zucchini this week and our first peas. (And I've stole some potatoes a couple of times!)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429758274949022857.post-4013850421633926042012-06-23T14:22:04.884-06:002012-06-23T14:22:04.884-06:00Totally agree on the garden journal. I know I rea...Totally agree on the garden journal. I know I read on the seed packet that a couple of my plants were supposed to be 'ready to harvest' in 60 days, but it definitely seems like it's been longer than 60 days since I planted them, and they are most certainly not ready.Danihttp://www.thepioneeringparent.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429758274949022857.post-11150552796323302722012-06-22T00:01:29.439-06:002012-06-22T00:01:29.439-06:00You are well on your way Girl!!!You are well on your way Girl!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01666836930255009486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429758274949022857.post-12608655035019482932012-06-21T23:56:31.935-06:002012-06-21T23:56:31.935-06:00Sandy, You sure have it right. I'm feeling rea...Sandy, You sure have it right. I'm feeling really blessed to be able to do all this but DANG it gets overwhelming at times. At least I'm not punching anyone's clock except the natural one. <br /><br />I still am so far behind on my garden journal its embarrassing. I find myself already far enough behind that I'm not remembering some basic stuff. Like which tomato was from what seed. NOT a good thing but hey... life goes on! I'm still a work in progress!<br />Sucks about your peppers. I didn't have any luck at all with the seed I tried to start and so picked these up from local feed stores. So far they have been amazing. Serious pepper overload has been happening! ( I'm saving seed from these babies!!)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01666836930255009486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429758274949022857.post-15200600579015183252012-06-21T23:48:32.187-06:002012-06-21T23:48:32.187-06:00That should have read Let it "do its thing&q...That should have read Let it "do its thing"Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01666836930255009486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429758274949022857.post-4214380011214590272012-06-21T23:45:13.838-06:002012-06-21T23:45:13.838-06:00I've got some beans dried this year but to be ...I've got some beans dried this year but to be honest, I don't really like them much when rehydrated. Even in soups n such... And you know I'm a huge fan of dried foods. Green beans are (so far) the least favorite of vegetables for me. But, in a pinch they are still quite handy!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01666836930255009486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429758274949022857.post-56252385090186265752012-06-21T23:41:25.236-06:002012-06-21T23:41:25.236-06:00Becky, Can do! Just let me give it a couple of wee...Becky, Can do! Just let me give it a couple of weeks to "do its thing" and make sure they are worth your time (in my opinion of course!)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01666836930255009486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429758274949022857.post-75385050456629499142012-06-21T23:38:06.959-06:002012-06-21T23:38:06.959-06:00Carolyn, our green peas didn't do a dang thing...Carolyn, our green peas didn't do a dang thing this year. I got enough from them for a stir-fry. First time trying to grow them here though. I'll chalk this year up to inexperience! <br /> (of course doing that more than once or twice makes the excuse less likely to be believed! hehehhee)<br /><br />Being from the south, it just wouldn't be right NOT to plant the purple-hulls or the black-eyed peas... "Just wouldn't be prudent"<br />LOLAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01666836930255009486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429758274949022857.post-28727148157796929122012-06-21T23:32:12.138-06:002012-06-21T23:32:12.138-06:00Thanks LindaG! My butts dragging but its all worki...Thanks LindaG! My butts dragging but its all working out. (kinda)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01666836930255009486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429758274949022857.post-82699065365870744392012-06-21T12:50:23.455-06:002012-06-21T12:50:23.455-06:00Sci, what about dehydrating the beans since you do...Sci, what about dehydrating the beans since you don't have enough to can? You could use them in soups and stuff canned up when you have time for the canner!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429758274949022857.post-28473901700155645262012-06-21T10:32:10.395-06:002012-06-21T10:32:10.395-06:00Could you tell us the recipe for the sweet banana ...Could you tell us the recipe for the sweet banana pepper rings? I have been looking for one.becky3086https://www.blogger.com/profile/01026872543168452124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429758274949022857.post-85935181560621841652012-06-21T08:20:28.717-06:002012-06-21T08:20:28.717-06:00Sci,
I so know what you mean about going nuts! I...Sci,<br /><br />I so know what you mean about going nuts! It just seems as if you get one thing done and theres something else to do. I guess you could say, that's the best part about having your own place and garden. You don't have to answer to anyone :-) (Your on your own time line).<br />Your garden and vegetables look amazing. It's a great idea to maintain a garden journal. This is something I need to do. Especially now, I'm getting older and can't remember crap, lol.... Note to self, creat journal...see!!!!! :-)<br />Those are some amazing peppers. My pepper plants only produced 1 pepper and are looking terrible. My green chile plants are taking off and dominating the garden but not producing. I think I have seeds that crossed over with something else. Right now the best bet is to pull them out, and try again next year.<br />It's nice to see you on the web. Give hubby a hug from another Okie friend and try not to work to hard girl.<br />Your Friend, SandySandy Livesayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06183449816586125720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429758274949022857.post-25955395677013155622012-06-21T05:22:53.436-06:002012-06-21T05:22:53.436-06:00I remember our first harvest of peas. I thought I...I remember our first harvest of peas. I thought I planted "soooo" many, but didn't even get enough to put ANY away. Granted, we all love sweet peas, and DD and I would occasionally snack from the vines during the day, but it definitely was a gardening "wake up call". Need to plant WAYYYYYYY more peas!<br /><br />I'm glad your garden is doing well.Carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14436557172029575513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429758274949022857.post-64873640132712575252012-06-21T04:47:26.824-06:002012-06-21T04:47:26.824-06:00Your garden looks fabulous!! I hope and pray I wi...Your garden looks fabulous!! I hope and pray I will be in your shoes this time next year :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429758274949022857.post-9802063985090928952012-06-21T04:23:25.031-06:002012-06-21T04:23:25.031-06:00Everything looks really great. Congratulations!Everything looks really great. Congratulations!LindaGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12203719919661519350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429758274949022857.post-2730926490826009962012-06-21T00:03:30.101-06:002012-06-21T00:03:30.101-06:00Funny you say that about the knitting... I've ...Funny you say that about the knitting... I've been thinking the same thing! Besides... who wants all that yarn sitting in your lap when its 90+ outside. (not to mention the two 5 gallon buckets of peas sitting there staring at you!) So sorry to hear abut your "wetness" Honestly the first thing I thought when I read about your septic was "OH CRAP!!" lol <br /><br />If you would be kind enough to share your Jelly recipe with me, I'd surely try it this year!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01666836930255009486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429758274949022857.post-68460194633795612052012-06-20T23:57:33.138-06:002012-06-20T23:57:33.138-06:00Which reminds me- if ya want a wonderful recipe fo...Which reminds me- if ya want a wonderful recipe for Green Pepper Jelly, I've a great one. Every man in the family asks for this as a Christmas gift every year. GREAT stuff... :P mm, mouth waterin'.Shy Wolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12708293970831678927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429758274949022857.post-44177102580034684632012-06-20T23:54:56.519-06:002012-06-20T23:54:56.519-06:00LOL, 'no one ever talks about the prep time......LOL, 'no one ever talks about the prep time...'<br />Wellllll, my Dear- you should save the knitting for winter and work on food when the time is right. For all things there is a season- and summer ain't knittin' time. <br />OK, anuff teasin'.<br />You're having good luck with your garden, and I'm so happy you've got more to do than not. With all the rain we've had- 10 inches above average for the year so far- my garden (and septic) have been flooded out. However, I think I may have a good turnip patch this year: the seeds sprouted all over the yard... :-\<br />And on the snapping and shucking... there was a reason farm families had lotsa kids... hey, I'm just sayin'! ;)Shy Wolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12708293970831678927noreply@blogger.com