We got ours taken care of and any year you don’t have to pay in, is a good year!Did our taxes today.
Same here, rain last night and temps in the mid 40's all night, only a few tiny patches of snow left. The sun is shinning, the power is on and the water is running. I feel like a weight of oppression has been lifted, praise the Lord.Thank God we no longer have to pay Fed income, state, or property taxes every year. That was a headache that Cary didn't look forward to.
It rained last night. When we got up this morning, all the snow was gone. Good riddance! Temps are going up, and I can start planning gardens, finally. I hate these freak ice/snow storms we get from time to time. I live in the South for warmth, not snow!
I ordered 4 #10 cans of Augason Farms dehydrated bell peppers. Expected arrival date is the 24th. The cost was much cheaper than what Zatarain's wanted for their small jars. Much cheaper!
Mom just called, and told me she got her ultrasound appt. changed, so I don't have to take her, today. Since my sister has an appt. on Friday, Mom wanted to go with her. My sister has stage 4 brain cancer from Melanoma that spread from her leg to her brain and lungs. Sister's DH takes them both to their appointments, since they live with Mom. They have to, because my sister has to have round the clock care, and her DH works. They make all their appointments on the same day and on his off work days. Today was an exception. I'm glad she got it changed. She was going with my sister to her appointment on Friday anyway.
Same here, rain last night and temps in the mid 40's all night, only a few tiny patches of snow left. The sun is shinning, the power is on and the water is running. I feel like a weight of oppression has been lifted, praise the Lord.
So sad about your sister, but a blessing that your mom can take care of her.
As to opening those #10 cans. I have quite a few #10 cans of onions. I've used dehydrated onions from those little jars and finally got smart about it. When I open a big can, I fill a pint jar with product to use and put the remainder in vacuum sealed jars, its last a lot longer that way.
God is good all the time
Judy
I've gotten my best price on onions from LDS, although I don't know it they have peppers.Yes, it's a blessing that Mom can still take care of her, but something in the near future may have to be done differently. As the cancer progresses, it's getting harder for Mom to be able to. Mom is 80 yrs. old, and in poor health herself. She has Lupus with liver damage. My sister and her DH may have to move back into their own home, and hire someone to stay with my sister round the clock. My sister has one son who lives in Colorado, and a daughter that lives in MS., but has her own disabled little one ( he's 2 yrs. old) to care for. I don't see many options. I do my best to take care of Mom, but my sister, her family, and I have never gotten along very well (rich, wild, socialite status), so they are the ones who will have to make things happen with her. Don't get me wrong. I love my sister. We just went our own separate ways years ago. She chose her path, and I chose mine.
Yay! As I was sitting here typing this, the FedEx truck just ran bringing my #10 cans of peppers! All 4 of them. I'm going to do as you, and empty out some into a pint canning jar, then seal up the rest of the can in other jars to keep them fresh longer. Thanks for that idea! I use a lot of bell peppers and onions, so I'm sure these won't last too long. Now that I've got a somewhat good stock, I'll order a can when I use a can, and keep them in rotation. I already have a good stock of dehydrated onions on hand, but in single jars. I may consider buying them by the #10 cans from now on, too.
I've gotten my best price on onions from LDS, although I don't know it they have peppers.
God is good all the time
Judy
We got the taxes to the accountant today - one more thing off my list! - and DH repotted peppers. We have at least 75 that are 3-4 inches high. We need to get tomatoes started, but ran out of time and energy today. I did also pick up some girl scout cookies - that's kinda a must. I like to support the local girls. |
It is sugaring season. Got taps in yesterday and will have my first boil this weekend. I am quite excited as it is the start of spring for us. Plus it is a lot of fun to make syrup. My wifes quote is "You drink beer and feed the fire" Yup and I love it!!
Mostly sugars. Few reds.maples? - what species?
I wouldn't put them in the freezer. If you are able to seal them well enough they won't absorb moisture from the freezer, you can certainly package them well enough to stay fresh and dry at room temp.
They should be safe on the counter in freezer bags.
Summerthyme
Bugs won't usually bother peppers
Why waste all the protein in those bugs?I'm very cautious and paranoid of bugs getting into my preps.
In Minnesota many people even tapped boxelders.
Why waste all the protein in those bugs?
I'm sure they will be fine in the original container for the short term, but I get them vacuum sealed in jars ASAP. We live in the south and humidity gets to everything.Question......Do dehydrated peppers freeze well?
I opened one of my #10 cans of dehydrated bell peppers just to see what they were like. I'm very well pleased. I didn't have any clean jars ready to reseal them up in, and was wondering if they could be refrigerated or frozen for a few days in freezer bags. I don't take chances of leaving things unsealed on the shelf for fear of bugs. Maybe I worry too much?
Sure... just rehydrate them by pouring boiling water over the dehydrated veggies to cover. Let sit for 10 minutes or so, drain and then use like fresh. (They won't have a "fresh" texture, but they'll saute up fine in fried potatoes or whatever.To those of you that use dehydrated onions and peppers, how do you use them? I have bought a few cans with the thought of maybe making homemade mixes but never got around to it. We use a lot of fresh onions and fresh and frozen peppers but I’m not sure how to replace those with dehydrated or freeze dried. For instance how to use them in fried potatoes and onions, could it be done and have an acceptable dish? I think I understand on adding them to something like sauces or soups.
Thank you! I’ll just need to remember to add a little more time for rehydration.Sure... just rehydrate them by pouring boiling water over the dehydrated veggies to cover. Let sit for 10 minutes or so, drain and then use like fresh. (They won't have a "fresh" texture, but they'll salute up fine in fried potatoes or whatever.
Summerthyme
I'm sure they will be fine in the original container for the short term, but I get them vacuum sealed in jars ASAP. We live in the south and humidity gets to everything.
God is good all the time
Judy