Tips from all of You!

Bottling and Freezing Tips
¨ Wash bottles in dishwasher after using them. Then put lids and ridges on jars and they are clean and ready to use next time.

¨ Put 2 tablets of vitamin C in each fruit jar before processing in hot water bath.

¨ Make large portions then divide and freeze in portions.

¨ Make big pot of beans, add dried garlic and dried onions. When cooked and cooled put 2 cups in each freezer bags and freeze.

¨ Precook large portions of meat and freeze in small bags.

¨ Take fresh cut meat, sear & season, then put in freezer bags and grill after completely thawing.

¨ Left over pizza is delicious when reheated in a frying pan.

¨ Put vinegar in pressure cooker water to get rid of hard water on outside of bottles.

¨ Use white grape juice instead of making own syrup for peaches