Saturday, June 26, 2010

Flour vs. Whole Wheat Conversion Chart

Do you grind your own wheat for flour?

If so, here is a handy conversion chart to let you know how much it will take to make a certain amount!

Saturday, June 5, 2010

Unsafe Bottled Goods

Do you bottle your own fruits, veggies or meats?
I do.

At the end of every summer I bottle enough peaches, pears, applesauce, grapejuice, jam, tomatoes and chili sauce to last me a whole year.

I obviously think it is worth it, and I have had good success, but every now and agian I'll go to restock my pantry and find some bottled goods that aren't safe to eat.

So, for those of you who don't know what to look for, here are some tips to use when deciding if bottled food is safe or not.

growth
cloudy
sealed lid
color
odor
taste