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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9245 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
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 Posted - Oct 04 2022 : 04:37:29 AM
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What do you all like about the electric canner over the old type on the stove? Pressure canning has always scared me though I have used one. I have never canned anything in one except deer meat when my mom was showing me how to use it. What are the pros and cons?
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Edited by - levisgrammy on Oct 04 2022 04:38:46 AM |
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
2135 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
USA
2135 Posts |
Posted - Oct 04 2022 : 10:36:16 AM
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The pros for me is it's automatic and smarter than me. My old pressure cooker scared the bejeesus out of me. Too much guesswork ad watching especially with an electric stove. The new electric one is so easy -- just set it and let it do its thing. They have built in safety measures.
Judith
7932 FGOTM 6/21
I'm old and I do wear purple |
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nubidane
True Blue Farmgirl
2864 Posts
Lisa
Georgetown
OH
2864 Posts |
Posted - Oct 04 2022 : 12:49:35 PM
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OK canners! I just heard a cool idea, and some of you may already do this.
When storing your empty jars, which take up space anyway, wash them, fill with water and put lids and rims on. Voila! An emergency stash of water. I have a ton of used lids since I just pop off with my finger when I open a canned jar, the pop is still there, and the rim intact. I may have been known to reuse my lids, but don't tell the canning police. Anyway, I plan on doing this.
I suppose it would be a good idea to boil the water if using for drinking, and that is where it is good to have a camp stove on hand for emergencies.
We have a woodburning stove and some other options, but I have my eye on this one.
https://www.amazon.com/Twinkle-Portable-Carrying-Outdoor-Camping/dp/B08DKCVX9S/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=bilrY&content-id=amzn1.sym.8cf3b8ef-6a74-45dc-9f0d-6409eb523603&pf_rd_p=8cf3b8ef-6a74-45dc-9f0d-6409eb523603&pf_rd_r=3J3CJ02B66BANWQQ8KD2&pd_rd_wg=6s7Ux&pd_rd_r=1eef93df-8de3-4d10-8971-55daf97bd7d7&ref_=pd_gw_ci_mcx_mi
Mostly because it is cute. I believe it uses propane cannisters. One of the YOu Tube channels I love is a Korean lady Hamimommy who has the most calming videos, and I see her cooking on this all the time.
Anyway, I digressed big time, but I think the water storage idea is a great one, especially if you are like me, and have a multitude of empty jars.
Happy canning..... & water storage!!!
Oh, and if you need to use the jars, the water can be used to fill up the canner!
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4111 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
4111 Posts |
Posted - Oct 05 2022 : 03:28:46 AM
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I do like my electric canner. The ease of use. Once you have the regulator on, you don't have to sit and watch it for 90 min. or whatever recipe your using. I will not get rid of my stove top pressure canner. I still use that for larger batches. And it is actually faster then the electric one, for cooling down. I have not timed them for the time it takes to heat, vent and get up to pressure. It is an investment though. I had both canners going, doing the stove one last. It was done canning within 4 min of the electric and I took the jars out a long time before the electric one was done cooling down. So it does take longer to go through all the steps. I am on a facebook group for Presto digital canner and they say customer service is the best. But that being said people have had issues with the electronic side of things. My only issue was operator error. Lisa people actually can water to have on hand. I think they water bath it, but not positive. They put in jars of water, when their canner is not full.
Farming in WI
Michele
FGOTM June2019
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nubidane
True Blue Farmgirl
2864 Posts
Lisa
Georgetown
OH
2864 Posts |
Posted - Oct 05 2022 : 07:22:03 AM
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You guys are tempting me with the electric canners!
Yeah I have heard of people canning water, I think Nini does, but I like that you can reuse the old lids and not process. We'll see how it goes!
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Edited by - nubidane on Oct 05 2022 07:25:18 AM |
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
6812 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
6812 Posts |
Posted - Oct 05 2022 : 07:50:01 AM
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The directions for my electric pressure canner suggest canning water when there is not a full canner. Canning water to drink or use in cooking makes sense to me. To use the water for other purposes I think it does not have to be canned.
I like the ease of my electric canner and the longer cool off period is okay for me because by that time I am ready to rest. I also use that time to clean my kitchen so when I am through canning everything is washed and put away.
Hugs, Sara "FarmGirl Sister" #6034 Aug 2014
FGOTM Sept 2015 & Feb 2019
Lord put your arm around my shoulders & your hand over my mouth.
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
6812 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
6812 Posts |
Posted - Nov 10 2022 : 09:09:29 AM
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I have four hobo suppers in the oven for the freezer. I am feeling better every day so hopefully in the next couple of days I will be canning, and the hobo suppers will come in handy. I used 93/7 organic grass-fed ground beef to make patties. The vegetables are red onion, bite-size yellow potatoes, green beans, and carrots. Seasoned with S&P, fresh Syrian oregano and sage. I will probably get two meals out of each supper.
Hugs, Sara "FarmGirl Sister" #6034 Aug 2014
FGOTM Sept 2015 & Feb 2019
Lord put your arm around my shoulders & your hand over my mouth.
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debbieklann
Sharpshooter/Schoolmarm
764 Posts
Debbie
Madras
OR
USA
764 Posts |
Posted - Nov 10 2022 : 4:35:56 PM
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Your hobo suppers sound really good, Sara!
Debbie Klann
Farmgirl Sister #770
2018 Farmgirl of the Year
"Well behaved women seldom make history"....Laurel Thatcher Ulrich |
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4111 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
4111 Posts |
Posted - Nov 11 2022 : 02:48:59 AM
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It will be nice to have extra suppers, that are just heat and serve. Good job Sara. I have not been making anything extra lately. Kind of on a downer after being busy. I do have butter out to make cookies and a pie before work. If I get that inspired. I need something for my lunch. Right now..........not too inspired. lol
Farming in WI
Michele
FGOTM June2019
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
6812 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
6812 Posts |
Posted - Nov 11 2022 : 06:20:33 AM
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Thanks Debbie. I also baked a meatloaf surrounded by veggies. Froze three servings and will have one for lunch today.
Michelle, I've been thinking about buying mini meat pie molds that can also be used for fruit pies. Would be great for making up a bunch and freezing some. Now that's it's cooler I am using my oven again and I think I would use the pie molds enough to justify buying them. I know you will come up with something really tasty to take in your lunch.
Hugs, Sara "FarmGirl Sister" #6034 Aug 2014
FGOTM Sept 2015 & Feb 2019
Lord put your arm around my shoulders & your hand over my mouth.
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debbieklann
Sharpshooter/Schoolmarm
764 Posts
Debbie
Madras
OR
USA
764 Posts |
Posted - Nov 11 2022 : 06:29:10 AM
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Meatloaf is one of my favorite comfort foods, especially this time of year.
My aunt used to make the most delicious chicken pot pies; she’d make a large batch and then freeze them. She used small foil pie pans and would reuse them for the next time. It was something she would take when they were traveling in their camp trailer.
Debbie Klann
Farmgirl Sister #770
2018 Farmgirl of the Year
"Well behaved women seldom make history"....Laurel Thatcher Ulrich |
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
6812 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
6812 Posts |
Posted - Nov 11 2022 : 07:06:19 AM
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That's such a sweet memory you have of your aunt. Using pie tins for pot pies is a great idea.
Hugs, Sara "FarmGirl Sister" #6034 Aug 2014
FGOTM Sept 2015 & Feb 2019
Lord put your arm around my shoulders & your hand over my mouth.
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
2135 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
USA
2135 Posts |
Posted - Nov 11 2022 : 7:22:37 PM
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DH will be leaving soon on his annual 6 week hunting trip soon. For the past month I have been making meals that provide leftovers to freeze so I can eat while he is gone (I don't like to cook just for me). So far I have frozen Moroccan stew, split pea soup, lima beans and ham, ravioli casserole, lentil soup, chicken tamale casserole, and chili. I figure that's two weeks of dinners so this week I need to make a few more. Running out of ideas.
Judith
7932 FGOTM 6/21
I'm old and I do wear purple |
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
6812 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
6812 Posts |
Posted - Nov 12 2022 : 08:01:21 AM
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Judith, baked pasta with meat or veggie sauce freezes good. Also, the time-tested chicken & rice casserole.
Hugs, Sara "FarmGirl Sister" #6034 Aug 2014
FGOTM Sept 2015 & Feb 2019
Lord put your arm around my shoulders & your hand over my mouth.
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debbieklann
Sharpshooter/Schoolmarm
764 Posts
Debbie
Madras
OR
USA
764 Posts |
Posted - Nov 12 2022 : 08:41:39 AM
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That’s a great idea, Judith! I know that I don’t like to cook just for myself when my husband is gone. More time for you to work on fun projects and not have to stop and fix a meal.
Debbie Klann
Farmgirl Sister #770
2018 Farmgirl of the Year
"Well behaved women seldom make history"....Laurel Thatcher Ulrich |
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4111 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
4111 Posts |
Posted - Nov 13 2022 : 04:28:13 AM
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We have I think 8 of the little pie tins. My husband has made little chicken pot pies and we have froze them. I think he baked them first. But they are handy for individual servings. Judith on the web, you should be able to find brown bag burritos. Basically you put your hamburger, beans cheese and what ever in a tortilla and roll it up and freeze it. Then you can thaw and reheat. My son and his wife makes breakfast burritos that they really like.
Farming in WI
Michele
FGOTM June2019
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AussieChick
Sharpshooter
347 Posts
Cindy
Bend
Oregon
USA
347 Posts |
Posted - Dec 29 2022 : 10:47:25 AM
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I found this great Gluten-Free Sugar Cookies recipe for Christmas & thought I would share it here on the forum. I made mine into snowflakes, but you can make whatever design appeals to you in the moment:-
Gluten-Free Sugar Cookies
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 large egg
1 tbsp water or milk
1 1/2 tsp vanilla
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp xantham gum (omit if your all-purpose flour has it)
2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour
Cream the sugar and butter in a large bowl. Add the egg, water, vanilla, salt and cinnamon. Blend until mixed well. Add the xantham gum (if using) and flour. Mix at a low speed until well combined. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Preheat the oven to 350F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside. Roll out dough onto a lightly floured surface, about 1/4-inch thick. Cut out dough with selected cookie cutters, and place on baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes. Remove from oven, and let cookies cool for 5 minutues before removing them to a cooling rack. Cool completely before decorating.
I used a Royal Icing recipe using 3 egg whites (beat until frothy). Add 4 cups icing sugar (beat until thick & shiny). Add 1 tsp vanilla.
Farmgirl #6058
Farmgirl Sister of the Year 2021
"The happiest people don't have the best of everything, they just make the best of everything they have". |
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Jokamartell
True Blue Farmgirl
1419 Posts
Karen
Kennewick
WA
USA
1419 Posts |
Posted - Dec 29 2022 : 7:41:29 PM
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Cindy, your cookies look yummy!!! :)
Karen :)
To quote one of my past preschoolers “Not one of those Karens, but a good Karen”! Haha |
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suny58
True Blue Farmgirl
4331 Posts
Dianna
Jack
Al.
USA
4331 Posts |
Posted - Dec 29 2022 : 8:14:12 PM
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Yum and beautiful cookies Cindy!! Be right over!!
Farmgirl #7103
FGOTM January 2018
Dianna
"Blessed are they that see beautiful things in humble places, where other people see nothing." Pissarro |
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
6448 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
6448 Posts |
Posted - Dec 29 2022 : 9:21:33 PM
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Thank you so much Cindy. I am GF so I can not wait to try them.
Happy New Year.
Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Oregon
With Colorado on My Mind
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012, February 2018, September 2022
“My altars are My Mountains
and the Ocean.” Lord Byron”
When I am Old I Shall Wear Purple, I am Old now!!
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4111 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
4111 Posts |
Posted - Dec 30 2022 : 03:31:26 AM
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The cookies look picture perfect, hope they taste good for you too.
Farming in WI
Michele
FGOTM June2019
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6525 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
6525 Posts |
Posted - Jan 01 2023 : 4:32:37 PM
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Cindy, your cookies turned out beautiful and I know they tasted delicious too! What a perfect shape to use considering your area was being blasted with snow and more snow!!
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015
FGOTM- October 2018 |
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Lacey
Chapter Guru
160 Posts
Rea
Davis
Ca
USA
160 Posts |
Posted - Jan 03 2023 : 12:09:03 PM
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Cindy, your cookies look delicious and so beautifully decorated.
Rea Nakanishi
Farm Girl Of The Month Jan. 2022
“Action is the foundational key to all success.”
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AussieChick
Sharpshooter
347 Posts
Cindy
Bend
Oregon
USA
347 Posts |
Posted - Mar 03 2023 : 1:50:46 PM
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My dear farmgirl friend, April, recently shared a recipe with me for "Cardamom-Carrot Bars". I absolutely LOVE cardamom, so I had to give it a try. I have adapted the original recipe to be gluten-free and I didn't have any carrots in the fridge, so I used grated Butternut Squash instead which created a delicious, moist result.
Here's Cindy's Gluten-Free version of the "Cardamom-Carrot Bars":-
1/2 cup raisins (soaked in boiling water for 10 minutes, then drained)
2 cups brown sugar
2/3 cup butter, melted
1 tsp vanilla
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup shredded carrot (or Butternut Squash or Sweet Potato)
2 cups Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour (with Xanthan Gum)
1/2 cup pistachios, chopped
1/2 cup white choc-chips
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp ground cardamom (or ground ginger would be nice too)
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp
Preheat oven to 350F. Grease and line and 8-inch baking pan. Beat sugar, butter and vanilla. Add eggs & combine. Fold in carrots, flour, pistachios, raisins, choc-chips, baking powder, cardamom, baking soda, and salt. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 45-50 minutes. When cool, slice into bars.
Farmgirl #6058
Farmgirl Sister of the Year 2021
"The happiest people don't have the best of everything, they just make the best of everything they have". |
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
6812 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
6812 Posts |
Posted - Mar 03 2023 : 2:06:05 PM
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Cindy thanks for sharing Debbie's recipe and I think butternut squash would be a good substitute for carrots.
Hugs, Sara "FarmGirl Sister" #6034 Aug 2014
FGOTM Sept 2015 & Feb 2019
Lord put your arm around my shoulders & your hand over my mouth.
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"Current Kitchen Creations"
