WHAT ARE YOU CANNING TODAY?
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Farmfresh
City Biddy
OOOh did you grow your own figs? I hear they have a hardy version that can be grown into zone 5 now!
freemotion
Food Guru
There is no rule in the contest as to what items you need to squirrel. So don't worry about what you can afford. It is more about good fun and encouraging each other, and a place to "brag" where you will be applauded rather than given "that look!"Ldychef2k said:
Have you canned your own beans yet? They are amazingly cheaper than storebought. I just sent dh off to buy some more black beans. We always have jars of plain beans to add to recipes or to make bean dip or refried beans, and jars of stuff with beans in them, like soups and chili. Amazingly cheap. You can dig for coins in your car and sofa and have enough money to indulge in another day of canning!
TanksHill
Super Self-Sufficient
I planted a fig tree last fall. Right now it is still just a stick in the ground. Not sure if it will make it.
Ldy, you have an amazing amount of goodies which will help you and your family in case of an emergency. You should be very proud of your self. Keep up the good work.
Ldy, you have an amazing amount of goodies which will help you and your family in case of an emergency. You should be very proud of your self. Keep up the good work.
Farmfresh
City Biddy
I usually freeze cooked pintos and such... but that is an entry for the Freezing thread!
Sigh...no more jars! No more lids ! Payday a week from tomorrow. I'll make it !
I have about 25 pounds of dried beans in storage, and a number of contaners cooked and frozen. I just LUV beans ! Oh, and brown rice....yeah....
I have about 25 pounds of dried beans in storage, and a number of contaners cooked and frozen. I just LUV beans ! Oh, and brown rice....yeah....
freemotion said:There is no rule in the contest as to what items you need to squirrel. So don't worry about what you can afford. It is more about good fun and encouraging each other, and a place to "brag" where you will be applauded rather than given "that look!"Ldychef2k said:
Have you canned your own beans yet? They are amazingly cheaper than storebought. I just sent dh off to buy some more black beans. We always have jars of plain beans to add to recipes or to make bean dip or refried beans, and jars of stuff with beans in them, like soups and chili. Amazingly cheap. You can dig for coins in your car and sofa and have enough money to indulge in another day of canning!
freemotion
Food Guru
You might consider suggesting to those that you share your canned goods with that they might look for lids on clearance when they are out and about. I give a cut-up box to people so they know just what to look for. Hint-hint! A little directness never hurts. If they find a box for $1 or so, it is still a great bargain for them to give you a box in exchange for a jar or two of goodies. People don't realize that even if they give the jars back, there is a cost associated with canning. Let them help! They have sofa cushions with coins in them, too!
freemotion
Food Guru
Off topic? Whatever do you mean?Ldychef2k said:
