Comments for Rootsy Network

Comment on Lavender Dandelion Jelly — A Beautiful Spring Flower Jelly by Amanda Idlewild

Amanda Idlewild — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:19:12 +0000

In reply to Mary. Unfortunately this particular recipe has been tested by an Extension office and deemed not acidic enough for water bath canning safely. We recommend making it a freezer jelly.

Comment on DIY Easy Knit Hooded Scarf with Video and Free Pattern by Amanda Idlewild

Amanda Idlewild — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:56:58 +0000

In reply to anthony.

Hmmmm…. not sure why it doesn’t seem to be working for you. If you still have not received the pattern, please email us at rootsynetwork@gmail.com and we’ll get it right to you.

Comment on DIY Easy Knit Hooded Scarf with Video and Free Pattern by anthony

anthony — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:45:58 +0000

In reply to Amanda Idlewild. I think the link may be broken in the confirmation email that gets sent out.

Comment on Easy Homemade Apple Pie Cake From Scratch by Penelope

Penelope — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:30:01 +0000

This cake is delicious and so moist. I love it and will make extra apple pie filling this year so that I can make this cake. YUMMY!

Comment on Lavender Dandelion Jelly — A Beautiful Spring Flower Jelly by Mary

Mary — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 03:51:33 +0000

Why not water bath instructions? Equipment list includes a water bath canner.

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?