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DandeeRose
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alicia
IN
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sara
Paris
TX
USA
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Posted - Oct 27 2016 : 06:09:16 AM
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Alicia, while you are waiting on someday read up on fermenting and start collecting info on it. That's how I got started. Knew about it and read up on it for a year or so before I actually started doing it. I am still reading and learning.
If you have a copy of MJF Mag Aug-Sept 2015 there's a great article on making ACV. If you don't have that mag let me know and I will print off a copy and send it to you. Must warn you though fermenting may become additive. |
FarmGirl Sister#6034 8/25/14 FGOTM Sept 2015 & Feb 2019
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
4631 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
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Posted - Oct 27 2016 : 06:27:07 AM
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Sara -
What's something and good to do with small tomatoes. My son just gave me a BUNCH of them and I don't want them to go bad.
Alicia - I'm with you. I'd love to do ACV SOMEday.
Nice large kitchen, Carole. My kitchen is small. More counter space than when I bought the house, but never enough. LOL!
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Linda B quiltee Farmgirl #1919 FGOTM for August, 2015 and April, 2017
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sara
Paris
TX
USA
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Posted - Oct 27 2016 : 07:15:41 AM
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Linda if the tomatoes are really small like the snack size in stores than you can ferment them. They are tangy & fizzy. My favorite thing to ferment. Here's how.
Use no metal utensils. Stainless steel is okay.
After washing the tomatoes layer them in sterilized wide mouth mason jars. 2 Tsp Kosher or sea salt - no iodine. Add the salt as you layer the tomatoes. I like to add fresh herbs but dried can be used. Whatever herb you like with tomatoes. Fill jar to 1/2" from top with non-chorine water. I use spring water. As in canning run something down the sides of jar to release bubbles. Keep tomatoes covered with water at all times or they will mold. My last batch took 2 weeks to ferment. I leave it out on the counter so I won't forget to check on them. Cover with kitchen towel.
Back in the summer on the canning thread we talked about adding bread to top of pickles when fermenting. Eastern Europe way of doing it. I put bread on top of all my fermenting. Helps to keep veggie under water and may add to flavor. The bread has to be kept wet or it will sop up the water. Use hearty bread - I prefer rye - sandwich bread will turn to mush. Adding bread is optional. I have no recipe that calls for bread.
That's all I know to do with them. I have dried making sauce but found the skins are too much trouble. Not big enough to dry unless you want to ground them up for tomato powder which is good in soups and sauces.
If you decide on fermenting and need help I'll be glad to help. |
FarmGirl Sister#6034 8/25/14 FGOTM Sept 2015 & Feb 2019
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
4631 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
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Posted - Oct 27 2016 : 07:38:29 AM
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Thank you, Sara. Sounds good - I will try that if they are the right size. The tomatoes are mostly slightly larger than cherry tomato size. Will that work? So - I don't put lids on them? Just a cloth and add water every day? And how do I know they are completely fermented? What will they taste like? Do you just eat them as a snack? |
Linda B quiltee Farmgirl #1919 FGOTM for August, 2015 and April, 2017
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
2459 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
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Posted - Oct 27 2016 : 08:13:39 AM
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Put a lid on it. Always wanted to say that to someone. Not sure about cherry tomatoes. I know who you can ask. Lisa 'nubidane'. She's the one who posted about fermenting tomatoes.
I snack on them and put on sandwiches. I also like them with cottage cheese. |
FarmGirl Sister#6034 8/25/14 FGOTM Sept 2015 & Feb 2019
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
4631 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
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Posted - Oct 27 2016 : 08:22:56 AM
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I guess I'm confused. You put a lid on them even when they are on the counter fermenting? Or just the towel? As you can see, I know nothing about this. LOL! |
Linda B quiltee Farmgirl #1919 FGOTM for August, 2015 and April, 2017
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
2459 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
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Posted - Oct 27 2016 : 09:06:06 AM
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After I put lid on it I cover it with a towel. After a couple of days recipes say to store in cool dark place to finish fermenting and that's my counter top under a towel. When done store in fridge.
It would be fun to have a root cellar to house my fermenting jars but then I would have to fight off the creepy crawlers. After thinking about spiders in a dank dark hole in the ground my counter top works for me.
Linda now that I have confused you I hope you will give it a try.
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FarmGirl Sister#6034 8/25/14 FGOTM Sept 2015 & Feb 2019
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
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Posted - Oct 27 2016 : 09:13:30 AM
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Oh! I hate creepy crawlers, too. LOL!
I will try it with some of them to start. Need to get some wide mouth jars (quart or pint?). And how do you know they are done? Just by taste
Thanks so much for the help, Sara. |
Linda B quiltee Farmgirl #1919 FGOTM for August, 2015 and April, 2017
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Edited by - quiltee on Oct 27 2016 09:13:47 AM |
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
2459 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
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Posted - Oct 27 2016 : 10:07:16 AM
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I have only used qt jars so I really don't know about the pint jars. Everything I read uses qt jars or crocks. If you try pints cut the salt to 1 Tsp. I do divide the qt jars into pints after fermenting for storing in fridge. Except for the tomatoes that don't last long in my house.
The only way I know to test is by taste and texture. I like mine less crunchy so I ferment into I like it. It makes a vinegar so you can also tell by the taste of the vinegar.
Linda we do need to get together so we can have a day of preserving food and/or crafting. |
FarmGirl Sister#6034 8/25/14 FGOTM Sept 2015 & Feb 2019
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
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Posted - Oct 27 2016 : 10:41:04 AM
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Yes, I agree, Sara. I can't wait! |
Linda B quiltee Farmgirl #1919 FGOTM for August, 2015 and April, 2017
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sara
Paris
TX
USA
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Posted - Oct 31 2016 : 05:59:02 AM
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Yesterday I made a batch of my Tex-Mex seasoning. It will be a little different than what I have made before. The grocery store was out of chili powder on the Mexican food rack so I got menudo chili mix instead. It has a much stronger chili smell than regular chili powder and added ingredients. I couldn't smell cumin and I really like cumin so I added some plus garlic powder. The next cold spell I will try it out in a pot of chili. |
FarmGirl Sister#6034 8/25/14 FGOTM Sept 2015 & Feb 2019
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darlenelovesart
True Blue Farmgirl
5982 Posts
darlene
Loleta
California
USA
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Posted - Oct 31 2016 : 10:59:06 AM
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Sara your chili probably will be wonderful! Just a new flavor.
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Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for what he has done. Philippians 4:6
Just follow God unquestioningly. Because you love Him so, for if you trust His judgment there is nothing you need to know.
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
2459 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
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Posted - Oct 31 2016 : 1:29:30 PM
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Thanks Darlene now all I need is a northern to blow in - it's 85 today. Way too hot chili.
Went to the fruit & veg stand and bought persimmons so tomorrow I will start a batch of persimmon vinegar. Just sounds like fall to me. |
FarmGirl Sister#6034 8/25/14 FGOTM Sept 2015 & Feb 2019
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sara
Paris
TX
USA
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Posted - Nov 01 2016 : 09:51:07 AM
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Started the persimmon vinegar this morning but didn't quite have enough to fill a qt jar, so I added the core and peeling of a large pear I'm roasting with carrots and potato. Persimmons and pears should taste good together and won't overpower the other. Will let you know in about six weeks how it turns out. |
FarmGirl Sister#6034 8/25/14 FGOTM Sept 2015 & Feb 2019
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sara
Paris
TX
USA
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Posted - Nov 01 2016 : 09:52:57 AM
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I forgot to say I cut some of the persimmon seeds open and all were spoons so I guess I will be shoveling snow off the deck come winter. Snow I can handle - ice is another story. |
FarmGirl Sister#6034 8/25/14 FGOTM Sept 2015 & Feb 2019
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sara
Paris
TX
USA
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Posted - Nov 02 2016 : 06:44:58 AM
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Cabbage is on sale for 39 cents# and it's on my grocery list for sauerkraut. My first and only batch molded so it's time to try again. I'll use the little crock my sister gave me. |
FarmGirl Sister#6034 8/25/14 FGOTM Sept 2015 & Feb 2019
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Bonnie Ellis
True Blue Farmgirl
859 Posts
Bonnie
Minneapolis
Minnesota
USA
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Posted - Nov 02 2016 : 11:48:58 AM
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I just made a huge batch of green tomato relish. It uses red and green peppers, green tomatoes, onions, vinegar, sugar, mustard and celery seed. You cook it down until thick ank put in jars. It is a sweet relish that is delicious on hamburgers, hot dogs and in egg salad. I use the small tomatoes for tomato soup. |
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sara
Paris
TX
USA
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Posted - Nov 02 2016 : 11:55:25 AM
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Bonnie your green tomato relish sounds yummy. |
FarmGirl Sister#6034 8/25/14 FGOTM Sept 2015 & Feb 2019
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mbenton16
True Blue Farmgirl
180 Posts
Maryellen
Denver
North Carolina
USA
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Posted - Nov 02 2016 : 6:04:44 PM
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You gals are really keeping busy! I have been in over my head. We recently moved but I was able to make a quick trip up to the mountains and get some apples. I have dehydrated four loads. I have done Pink Ladies and Galas. Lots of work but we love them. Carole your kitchen is beautiful! I love the open space. Maryellen |
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
2459 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
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Posted - Nov 18 2016 : 05:47:24 AM
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Today I am canning pickled beets and jalapeno pepper jelly in the Yellow Rose Cottage. It rained a little bit during the night and we may get a little more. Perfect day for canning.
The electric water bath is heating up so I have time for breakfast & hot tea before I get started. |
FarmGirl Sister#6034 8/25/14 FGOTM Sept 2015 & Feb 2019
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
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Posted - Nov 18 2016 : 06:10:54 AM
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The only thing cooking in my kitchen these days are basic meals. Nothing exciting. This Fall, I have sort of lost my interest in a lot of kitchen work. But I am thinking about doing some old fashioned family cookie favorites for Christmas this year. I am in the mood for good gingerbread cookies for starters. |
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
2459 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
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Posted - Nov 18 2016 : 06:20:43 AM
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Winnie, warm ginger bread cookies and a cup of tea is a treat. |
FarmGirl Sister#6034 8/25/14 FGOTM Sept 2015 & Feb 2019
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
4631 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
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Posted - Nov 18 2016 : 07:59:43 AM
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Is your gingerbread cookie recipe a family recipe? I'd like to make some this year. Mom used to buy gingerbread santa cookies at the bakerry - a hard cookie with a picture of an old fashioned Santa on top of the white hard icing. Wish I could find those here. |
Linda B quiltee Farmgirl #1919 FGOTM for August, 2015 and April, 2017
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Killarney
True Blue Farmgirl
2114 Posts
Connie
Arlington
TN
USA
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Posted - Nov 18 2016 : 12:54:34 PM
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Winnie, would you share your Gingerbread recipe?
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