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lynn commented on the post, Homestead Potluck #4, on the site Homestead Acres November 20, 2011 5:54 pm
What is a cowl? It sounds like something that keeps a body warm.
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lynn posted an update in the group Homesteading: October 6, 2011 2:38 pm
We had a frost last night, but it did not hit my tomatoes. I think because they are close to a building. I covered the spinach and herbs, so they’re ok too. I have chives and rosemary drying and just finished up the last of the parsley. Parsley had a rough start so next year I’m going to plant lots of it. I use this the most in cooking. …[Read more]
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lynn posted a new activity comment: October 6, 2011 3:51 am
In reply to: Jilly posted an update in the group Homesteading: Hi everyone, I just wanted to pop in and say hi. I have been MIA for a long while I have been in and out of hospital for awhile however hopefully I am back now!!
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I hope you’re feeling better, Jilly.
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lynn posted a new activity comment: October 4, 2011 10:10 pm
Welcome Vickie. Maybe you can share how you make the castile soap with me. Would you be willing to do that?
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lynn posted a new activity comment: October 3, 2011 5:01 pm
In reply to: jake tessner posted an update in the group Homesteading: Started on a root cellar a few weeks ago.I am planning on using laying block for the walls.But I’m worried that they won’t hold up to the pressure of back […] ViewThank you for the reply. There are so many interesting things to do to become self sufficient. Good luck with your project. Keep us updated on the progress. Who knows, you may inspire someone else to take on the project.
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lynn posted on the forum topic What are you dehydrating this week? in the group Preserving The Harvest: October 3, 2011 4:56 pm
I dried celery leaves, chives, mint, oregano, carrots and I will be doing apples this week. I have a dehydrator, but it’s so much easier to use the pilot on my oven. May as well put the waste of fuel to good use.
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lynn posted on the forum topic Water Filters in the group Homesteading: October 3, 2011 4:50 pm
I can’t thank you enough for this post. I learned something new today!!!
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lynn posted a new activity comment: October 2, 2011 3:45 pm
In reply to: lynn posted an update in the group Homemaking: I went to town today to grab some groceries. I went to the Save A Lot store for a couple of items (carrots and celery) I noticed the older folks were stressing as […] ViewI would like to save the seeds from the apples I bought and try to grow a few trees of my own. Anyone have any suggestions on how to be successful?
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lynn posted an update in the group Homemaking: October 2, 2011 3:40 pm
Today I made HM rolls and apple crisp. The crockpot is steaming on low with a chicken breast in it. The liquid will become stock for a number of things. I was hoping others would post what they are doing. It’s a good way to learn new things.
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lynn posted an update in the group Homemaking: October 1, 2011 4:33 pm
I went to town today to grab some groceries. I went to the Save A Lot store for a couple of items (carrots and celery) I noticed the older folks were stressing as they checked prices and put things back on the shelf. I felt bad for them (many did this). I could feel the anxiety in them. Thankfully – at this time- it’s not me or my family,…[Read more]
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lynn joined the group Homemaking September 29, 2011 3:14 pm
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lynn posted on the forum topic Storage of Dry Food Items in the group Homemaking: September 29, 2011 3:14 pm
Someone asked about storing herbs. This is an easy one for me, and the only one I know about! I dehydrate them, then seal in an airtight bag. (food saver type of bag) I bought a bucket from a bakery for 1.00 and I will begin to use it as storage for the food [...]
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lynn posted a new activity comment: September 29, 2011 2:41 pm
In reply to: lynn posted an update in the group Preserving The Harvest: I’d like to chat, but I don’t have the hang of it yet. You seem to be a focused worker. I didn’t know meat could be canned until I saw Kim’s […] ViewThank you Columbine. I have a pressure cooker that has a long handle on it. It looks like the small one Kim used in her video. Is this different from a canner? If so, in what way?
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lynn posted an update in the group Preserving The Harvest: September 26, 2011 3:16 am
I’d like to chat, but I don’t have the hang of it yet. You seem to be a focused worker. I didn’t know meat could be canned until I saw Kim’s video.
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Hi Lynn, Yes I can chicken and beef. I read you can do ham too but I don’t have any to do! I cook my chicken off the bones then can it in the pressure canner. Sometimes I do broth too. I have also done ground sirloin, meatballs and stew meat. It sure comes in handy in a jar. Kim’s video is very helpful. Just ask if you need help!
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Thank you Columbine. I have a pressure cooker that has a long handle on it. It looks like the small one Kim used in her video. Is this different from a canner? If so, in what way?
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lynn posted a new activity comment: September 24, 2011 11:38 pm
I know Kim has a video on how to do that, if you need help in prepping the food.
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lynn joined the group Homesteading September 23, 2011 7:28 pm
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lynn posted on the forum topic ????I THOUGHT THIS WAS ABOUT HOMESTEADING in the group Homesteading: September 23, 2011 7:28 pm
You can maybe do a couple of things where you live now. Hang clothes or freeze food or learn to can?? Things like that. What do you think?
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lynn posted a new activity comment: September 23, 2011 7:22 pm
Welcome to both Desiree and Abby. It’s good to meet you.
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lynn posted a new activity comment: September 23, 2011 7:21 pm
In reply to: lynn posted an update in the group Preserving The Harvest: Our tomato plants are about spent. I’ll be canning sauce today and watching for a frost closely so I can pick the green tomatoes and wrap them in […] ViewI did make sauce 2 days ago. Thank you both for your suggestions. I have wrapped then, in the past, with newspaper and put them in a basement. I don’t have a basement now, so I’ll combine both suggestions and wrap them, then put them in the garage.
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lynn posted a new activity comment: September 21, 2011 3:44 pm
In reply to: Wendy posted an update in the group Preserving The Harvest: 12 more quarts of peaches done for a total of 40 qts and 4 pints canned and 7 quarts frozen for the year. On to V8 juice! ViewHi Wendy. Would you want to share the recipe for V8 juice with a new comer?
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I would like to save the seeds from the apples I bought and try to grow a few trees of my own. Anyone have any suggestions on how to be successful?
I, too, worry for those people and all of us. It makes me feel pressure to can, dehydrate, and to learn all of the recipes my grandparents knew well. They are very hard to find….surprisingly. I do make my own castile soap and from there my own laundry detergent and cleaning products. Not really sure why people are so quick to believe the…[Read more]