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Comment on Safely Canning Vegetable Beef Soup at Home by Angi Schneider

Angi Schneider — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:40:18 +0000

In reply to Susie. I don't think it would make much of a difference, however, you do want to the stew to be somewhat liquidy and not crammed full of veggies so that there's even heat distribution. That's the only thing you'd need to be mindful of. You can always add more frozen veggies when you heat up the stew to eat.

Comment on Canning Ham and Bean Soup by Angi Schneider

Angi Schneider — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:37:41 +0000

In reply to Susie. Cured meat is denser than uncured meat, which is why you should follow tested recipes if you want to can something with ham or bacon.

Comment on Meal Planning When Things Are Crazy by Angi Schneider

Angi Schneider — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:35:18 +0000

In reply to Holly. That's a great idea. Thanks for sharing!

Comment on Meal Planning When Things Are Crazy by Holly

Holly — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:38:44 +0000

I have two sets of 2-week meal plans: one for warm weather and one for cold.

Comment on Canning Ham and Bean Soup by Susie

Susie — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 14:38:48 +0000

My understanding, for the ones who are told about canning ham is…not to can uncured ham and the hams we buy now are cured or smoked. Anyway that is how I look at it. Why has no one commented on that?

Comment on Safely Canning Vegetable Beef Soup at Home by Susie

Susie — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 21:24:59 +0000

I like the sounds of this. My question tho is 18 cups could be different if using big or small chunks. I like to use Birdseye frozen mix vegetables. Would I still use 18 cups since they are small? I wish it could be measured in pounds. It probably doesn’t even matter. Sorry and thanks.

Comment on Plantain Herb Uses: Food, Medicine & Recipes from Your Backyard by Angi Schneider

Angi Schneider — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:55:14 +0000

In reply to Tanya. Great question, Tanya! Young flower stalks are edible — you can eat them raw or lightly cook them like any green. As they mature and go to seed, the seeds can be harvested and used similarly to psyllium husk as a source of soluble fiber. Nothing goes to waste with plantain!

Comment on Fermented Red Onions — A Simple Probiotic Condiment by Carl

Carl — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:25:55 +0000

These onions are a family favorite!!

Comment on DIY Toilet Spray: An Easy Bathroom Odor Eliminator by Deborah

Deborah — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:22:12 +0000

I’m going to try this!

Comment on Plum Jelly by Amanda

Amanda — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 18:45:49 +0000

In reply to Kathy.

Rootsy has a Plum Butter recipe now!
https://rootsy.org/easy-plum-butter-a-canning-recipe/