Category Archives: Canned

Homemade spicy tomato-veggie juice

Posted on January 25, 2016 by Cat

By Cat, Jan, 2016 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) I have an old recipe for Easy Seafood Stew that calls for a can of V-8 juice and a can of stewed tomatoes. Now, there was a time when I would use … Continue reading →

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Rhubarb (About)

Posted on July 26, 2015 by Cat

By Cat, Jun 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Foods (About) Menu; Includes: 1. How to prepare rhubarb; 2. Stewed Rhubarb (Sauce); 3. Canning Stewed Rhubarb Spring’s great treat:  fresh rhubarb. Used like a fruit, but it … Continue reading →

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Whole Foods: Storage

Posted on January 25, 2015 by Cat

By Cat, Jan 2015 See also: 1. Foods (About) Menu; 2. Diet for Health: Local and Organic: Procuring Healthful Foods (links to old site; update links in text when moved) Includes: Links to cold storage, and food-preservation files on The EssentiaList The EssentiaList website of which I … Continue reading →

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Taco Sauce

Posted on November 9, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, Mar 2008 (Photo of Red Chile Sauce, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Kev’s Red  or Green Chili Sauce; 2. Fresh Salsa (Pico de Gallo); 3. Salsa Verde; This sauce, which can be made in quantity for canning, is from my friend Kevynne … Continue reading →

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Canning at Home

Posted on August 12, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, July 2008 (Image, right, from hardwarestore.com (3)) Includes: 1. Canning resources; 2. Jars and lids; 3. What type of canner should I use? I’m not what you would call an experienced canner.  In fact, as I write this, I’m … Continue reading →

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Mustard & Herb Crusted Rack(s) of Lamb with Fig Chutney

Posted on February 2, 2014 by Cat

by Cat, September 2011 (photo, right, from Food Network.com (6)) Includes: 1. Mustard & Herb-Crusted Rack(s) of Lamb; 2. Emeril’s Fresh Fig Chutney See also: 1. Roasted Rack(s) of Lamb, with Rosemary & Thyme Marinade; 2. From other sites: How to French a … Continue reading →

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Tomato Sauce (in Bulk, for Canning)

Posted on November 24, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Dec 2007 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Homemade Tomato Paste (For Canning, Freezing, Refrigeration); 2. Preserving & Using Tomatoes; 3. Basic Meatless Tomato Sauces Research has revealed that the nutrient value of tomatoes is increased by cooking (but not by overcooking), so … Continue reading →

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Using & Preserving Tomatoes

Posted on November 24, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Dec 2007; updated Nov 2013 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Homemade Tomato Paste (For Canning, Freezing, Refrigeration); 2. Basic Meatless Tomato Sauces; 3. Basic Tomato Sauce for Canning; 4. Bolognese Tomato Sauce (with meat); 5. Homemade Stewed Tomatoes This … Continue reading →

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Homemade Tomato Paste

Posted on November 16, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Feb 2009 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: Fresh Tomato Paste for Parmigiana Sauce) Mmmm.  Tomato paste is ubiquitous in so much of our cooking, and most of us simply buy those little cans of tomato paste.  But what … Continue reading →

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Soaking, Sprouting or Canning Beans and other Legumes

Posted on October 12, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Nov 2007 (photo from Wikimedia Commons) Beans and other legumes (peas, lentils, dal, cashews and peanuts) are highly nutritious, and are a major source of protein for vegetarians.  However, in order to benefit from their nutrients, you need to … Continue reading →

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