Posts by Blooming

I made the caramel apple sauce, it is wonderful, I'm starting to wonder if any of it is going to make it into the jars.

Thank you so much Aubergine68! It sounds yummy. Now I'll have to find some more apples.

Oh would one of you be so kind to share your caramel apple butter? I know I could find one on the internet but I'd love to have one that is tried and true. Oh and what kind of things do you do with it?

I only dried fruit for the first time this year. We did tomatoes. I did blanch them but after that I threw them in the freezer. Just to be on the safe side. I think if you put them in the freezer they might be okay. Hopefully,...

Quote: Originally Posted by white_queen_22 I have a friend who, in addition to being published herself, and working with a couple publishers, takes outside editing jobs as well. http://www.michelleldevon.com/ I...

Quote: Originally Posted by katheek77 Hot water canning - and it is ridiculously sweet...def. a dessert type jam. 1 1/2 C cored, peeled, chopped pears 1 1/2 C finely shredded carrots 1 3/4 C crushed pineapple and...

The editor for my book feel through. I have no idea how to find a legit editor that will help me with my manuscript. My book would fall in the chic lit category. Anyone have suggestions? Thanks, this process is a bit more nerve...

Quote: Originally Posted by katheek77 Quick question. My beets leaked liquid while in the pressure canner. I've never had this happen before. The lids have sealed, though. My book says that it could be one of...

quick question- I canned applesauce, about a week later now, I notice that it has seperated a bit- runny stuff has gone to the bottom. Is that normal? Thanks!

Hi mama's. I need a new cutting board. Our old ones were plastic. I hated them, they never seemed to get clean. I don't know if they just stained or what but I could never feel comfortable cutting on them. I would love to buy wood but I...