Prep Genrl Weekly Prep Thread: July 25 ~ August 1, 2021

[SouthernBreeze]

SB I have made fake strawberry preserves with figs using jello !! Awesome

LOL! I've done the same thing using strawberry and peach jello! I tried it thinking Cary might eat it that way. Nope. I loved it.

 

[nomifyle]

I ordered a case of

Amazon.com : Underwood Liver Wurst Spread, 4.25 Ounce (Pack of 24) : Sandwich Spreads : Grocery & Gourmet Food

Amazon.com : Underwood Liver Wurst Spread, 4.25 Ounce (Pack of 24) : Sandwich Spreads : Grocery & Gourmet Food

www.amazon.com

I would have preferred to just order a can or two but two cans is $12.56, way too much, so I opted for the 24 count case. I've always liked the Underwood spreads, hopefully I'll like this.

God is good all the time

Judy

 

[moldy]

/got a couple loads of laundry done, the canning kitchen cleaned, the aloe and codonopsis repotted and 2 loaves of zucchini bread made (1 lemon and 1 almond). We've gotten some really nice rain - and I'm so happy to not have to water, but it makes it too wet to weed.

 

[briches]

Can someone teach me about figs? I don’t think I’ve ever had one unless a fig newton counts. The house hubby and I bought almost a year ago has a big fig tree with lots coming. I know nothing about them. When are they ready? How can I preserve them? Thanks!

 

[SouthernBreeze]

Can someone teach me about figs? I don’t think I’ve ever had one unless a fig newton counts. The house hubby and I bought almost a year ago has a big fig tree with lots coming. I know nothing about them. When are they ready? How can I preserve them? Thanks!

My figs are ripe when they turn a deep reddish purple. I pick them a little early, and let them finish on the countertop. Birds and coons get them if I don't do it that way. We just eat them fresh. You can make fig perserves, but I don't, anymore. That's the only way I've ever been able to use them. I looked for fig recipes, yesterday, but I didn't see any I liked.

 

[connie]

My fig took huge hit from artic blast last winter but did survive !
I love love fresh figs but do not like dried figs or fig cookies etc.

 

[briches]

Thanks y’all. How do you eat them? Do they need to be peeled? I literally know nothing about them? What month do they usually become ripe?

 

[SouthernBreeze]

Thanks y’all. How do you eat them? Do they need to be peeled? I literally know nothing about them? What month do they usually become ripe?

No, you don't have to peel them. I just wash them, and eat. Here in Mississippi, mine are ripening now.

 

[Old Gray Mare]

With all the screwyness going on in the world I did a prep run; canned meat, convenience foods and canned fruit and veggies.

Do I feel ready for a SHTF? No. Each addition to the pantry helps. An insurance policy and we get to eat the premium.