Tomatoes Easiest Vegetable to Can Says USDA
The United States Department of Agriculture notes tomatoes are the easiest vegetable to can at home due to high acid content. It describes selecting firm ripe fruit, blanching, cooling, peeling, and packing hot into jars or cans with salt, then processing quart jars 45 minutes and No 2 and No 8 cans 35 minutes in boiling water.
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Farmers’ Bulletin
Mark and watch canned goods for safe home canning
The U S Department of Agriculture urges strict labeling with product name variety canning date and processing details. Inspect jars for imperfect seating leaks or spoilage and reprocess as needed. Store finished products at room temperature for a week to ten days and examine daily for signs of spoilage.
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Frozen beans safety guidance from US agriculture unit
The article discusses whether canned beans frozen in jars are safe to eat. It states that if freezing causes seal issues drain or loosen the seal to avoid danger, and that beans should be heated for at least five minutes before serving.
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Winter Canning Tips for Raspberries and Berries
The water bath method suits raspberries currants blackberries blueberries dewberries huckleberries loganberries and gooseberries. Use fresh sound fruit pack tightly in jars or cans cover with hot sugar syrup and process jars 20 minutes in a boiling water canner or 15 minutes for jars, 10 minutes for No. 2 tins.
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Shrinking Wash Goods and Garment Fit Concerns
A vintage note explains shrinking wash goods before making up is less necessary as garments no longer fit tightly. It argues shrinking removes original finish, stains freshen poorly after laundering, and suggests rough methods like drying over a broom handle.
Curtains Fabrics for Summer Rooms and Furniture
The article lists summer curtain fabrics and materials suited for simple interiors. It highlights goat fabrics for light-fastness, crepe, gingham, English prints, cheesecloth, and linen in natural colors. It mentions cretonnes, chintzes, varions colors, putterngs, and notes these fabrics pair well with fine furniture and walnut finishes.
Orange Cakes Maple Cookies and Cheese Balls Recipe
An old newspaper recipe column offers orange cake, maple cookies, cheese balls and cheese salad. Instructions cover creaming butter and sugar, adding orange rind, baking, and serving with lettuce or dressing. Includes gelatin cheese mold and fry suggestions.
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