http://zoebakes.com
:-)
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"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a great battle."
-Philo of Alexandria

On Tue 14 Jul 2009 08:05:12p, Melba's Jammin' told us...

> http://zoebakes.com
>:-)

Yes, Barb, at your age you should have already donned a long black dress,
black stockings, black shoes, and crowned in a black babushka!

But, no, you've got to go out and enjoy yourself and have fun. This is SO
much healthier! :-)))

--
Wayne Boatwright
------------------------------------------------------------------------
There is no love sincerer than the love of food. ~George Bernard
Shaw, "The Revolutionist's Handbook," Man and Superman

Melba's Jammin' wrote:
> http://zoebakes.com
> :-)

Lovely!

Having tried a good sampling of your stuff, I'd say it's worth the
accolades you get.

(My own recent plum preserves wasn't nothin' to sneeze at, but I make a
couple dozen jars a YEAR, so I'm not heading for blue-ribbon land any
time soon.)

Question: The little jars on top of the rack in the 14th picture down
-- are those just to show the stacking concept, or are you actually able
to cover them with water when they're like that?

Serene

--
42 Magazine, celebrating life with meaning. Inaugural issue is here!
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"But here's a handy hint: if your fabulous theory for ending war and
all other human conflict will not survive an online argument with
humourless feminists who are not afraid to throw rape around as an
example, your theory needs work." -- Aqua, alt.polyamory

In article >,
Serene Vannoy > wrote:

> Melba's Jammin' wrote:
> > http://zoebakes.com
> > :-)
>
> Lovely!
>
> Having tried a good sampling of your stuff, I'd say it's worth the
> accolades you get.

Thank you. I'm just having some raspberry jam on whole grain toast
right now and, man, that stuff is good! I hope Sister Julie will have
more raspberries for me this year. :-\

> (My own recent plum preserves wasn't nothin' to sneeze at, but I make a
> couple dozen jars a YEAR, so I'm not heading for blue-ribbon land any
> time soon.)
>
> Question: The little jars on top of the rack in the 14th picture down
> -- are those just to show the stacking concept, or are you actually able
> to cover them with water when they're like that?
>
> Serene

A bit of both. :-) I can easily stack two layers of half pints when I
use the stockpot rather than the Bigass� Demeyere for processing. The
Demeyere made a better picture. The jars are covered but not by the
recommended inch. And a low boil is required to keep overflow to a
minimum. If I'd used the Ball Elite half pints I could probably have
put three layers in that kettle. :-) Those jars are two inches high
and I can get four in one layer. I can process my pint jars in the
Demeyere with good coverage and can get a couple more jars in it than I
could in the Farberware stockpot.

I don't use an "official" canner because they're not a good fit for my
burners at home. (This project was not done in my home.)

More than you asked. :-)
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-Philo of Alexandria

Melba's Jammin' wrote:
> In article >,
> Serene Vannoy > wrote:
>
>> Melba's Jammin' wrote:
>>> http://zoebakes.com
>>> :-)
>> Lovely!
>>
>> Having tried a good sampling of your stuff, I'd say it's worth the
>> accolades you get.
>
> Thank you. I'm just having some raspberry jam on whole grain toast
> right now and, man, that stuff is good! I hope Sister Julie will have
> more raspberries for me this year. :-\
>
>> (My own recent plum preserves wasn't nothin' to sneeze at, but I make a
>> couple dozen jars a YEAR, so I'm not heading for blue-ribbon land any
>> time soon.)
>>
>> Question: The little jars on top of the rack in the 14th picture down
>> -- are those just to show the stacking concept, or are you actually able
>> to cover them with water when they're like that?
>>
>> Serene
>
> A bit of both. :-) I can easily stack two layers of half pints when I
> use the stockpot rather than the Bigass� Demeyere for processing. The
> Demeyere made a better picture. The jars are covered but not by the
> recommended inch. And a low boil is required to keep overflow to a
> minimum. If I'd used the Ball Elite half pints I could probably have
> put three layers in that kettle. :-) Those jars are two inches high
> and I can get four in one layer. I can process my pint jars in the
> Demeyere with good coverage and can get a couple more jars in it than I
> could in the Farberware stockpot.
>
> I don't use an "official" canner because they're not a good fit for my
> burners at home. (This project was not done in my home.)
>
> More than you asked. :-)


Still makes for good reading Barb.

Bob

Melba's Jammin' wrote:
> In article >,
> Serene Vannoy > wrote:
>
>> Melba's Jammin' wrote:
>>> http://zoebakes.com
>>> :-)
>> Lovely!
>>
>> Having tried a good sampling of your stuff, I'd say it's worth the
>> accolades you get.
>
> Thank you. I'm just having some raspberry jam on whole grain toast
> right now and, man, that stuff is good! I hope Sister Julie will have
> more raspberries for me this year. :-\

Just-plain-raspberry is my favorite of all fruit preserves in the world.
On toast with butter, it's heaven to me.

>
>> (My own recent plum preserves wasn't nothin' to sneeze at, but I make a
>> couple dozen jars a YEAR, so I'm not heading for blue-ribbon land any
>> time soon.)
>>
>> Question: The little jars on top of the rack in the 14th picture down
>> -- are those just to show the stacking concept, or are you actually able
>> to cover them with water when they're like that?
>
> A bit of both. :-) I can easily stack two layers of half pints when I
> use the stockpot rather than the Bigass� Demeyere for processing. The
> Demeyere made a better picture. The jars are covered but not by the
> recommended inch. And a low boil is required to keep overflow to a
> minimum. If I'd used the Ball Elite half pints I could probably have
> put three layers in that kettle. :-) Those jars are two inches high
> and I can get four in one layer. I can process my pint jars in the
> Demeyere with good coverage and can get a couple more jars in it than I
> could in the Farberware stockpot.

I am thinking that now that I reliably can at least *something* every
summer, I might invest in a bigger pot. I've been canning in my plain
old deep-six-quart stockbot with the flat bottom, but it doesn't hold
more than about seven regular or five wide-mouthed half-pint jars, and
that means lots of batches sometimes.

>
> I don't use an "official" canner because they're not a good fit for my
> burners at home. (This project was not done in my home.)
>
> More than you asked. :-)

That's what I love about Usenet -- ask one question, get the answers to
four. And I'm not being sarcastic; I really do love it. :-)

Serene

--
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"But here's a handy hint: if your fabulous theory for ending war and
all other human conflict will not survive an online argument with
humourless feminists who are not afraid to throw rape around as an
example, your theory needs work." -- Aqua, alt.polyamory

In article >,
Serene Vannoy > wrote:

> Melba's Jammin' wrote:

> > Thank you. I'm just having some raspberry jam on whole grain toast
> > right now and, man, that stuff is good! I hope Sister Julie will have
> > more raspberries for me this year. :-\
>
> Just-plain-raspberry is my favorite of all fruit preserves in the world.
> On toast with butter, it's heaven to me.

I absolutely agree! And that's how I've been eating the extra that
wouldn't fill a jar. About four pieces of whole grain toast yesterday
with a schmear of butter and a gob of raspberry jam. Be still, my heart.

Tomorrow's leftovers will be "It's The Berries" jam -- blues, reds,
blacks, and cherries. Tasty.

> That's what I love about Usenet -- ask one question, get the answers to
> four. And I'm not being sarcastic; I really do love it. :-)
>
> Serene

:-)

--
-Barb, Mother Superior, HOSSSPoJ
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"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a great battle."
-Philo of Alexandria

In article >,
Serene Vannoy > wrote:
> I am thinking that now that I reliably can at least *something* every
> summer, I might invest in a bigger pot. I've been canning in my plain
> old deep-six-quart stockbot with the flat bottom, but it doesn't hold
> more than about seven regular or five wide-mouthed half-pint jars, and
> that means lots of batches sometimes.

My *supermarket* carries some cheap stockpots -- maybe $15 -- perfect
for waterbaths and making soup. I wouldn't want to try to brown
anything in it, though ‹ too thin and burning would be unavoidable,
AFAIC. My Farberware is a gem that I picked up for $20 at Kohl's a few
years ago. IT can be used for more than waterbathing; it has a decent
bottom on it.
--
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"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a great battle."
-Philo of Alexandria

On Tue, 14 Jul 2009 22:05:12 -0500, Melba's Jammin'
> wrote:

>http://zoebakes.com
>:-)

How stinkin' cool is that. YOU GO GIRL.

koko
--

There is no love more sincere than the love of food
George Bernard Shaw
www.kokoscorner.typepad.com
updated 07/05

On Tue, 14 Jul 2009 22:05:12 -0500, Melba's Jammin'
> wrote:

>http://zoebakes.com
>:-)

Oh! You delightful woman!

Boron

Melba's Jammin' wrote:
> http://zoebakes.com
> :-)

How fun is that??? I knew you were a riot, but this is the first
I hear about Rob being charming. Intriguing. Heh. Great
article.

nancy

In article >,
"Nancy Young" > wrote:

> Melba's Jammin' wrote:
> > http://zoebakes.com
> > :-)
>
> How fun is that??? I knew you were a riot, but this is the first
> I hear about Rob being charming. Intriguing. Heh. Great
> article.
>
> nancy

It has to do with being an engineer.
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"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a great battle."
-Philo of Alexandria

Nancy Young wrote:
> Melba's Jammin' wrote:
>> http://zoebakes.com
>> :-)
>
> How fun is that??? I knew you were a riot, but this is the first
> I hear about Rob being charming. Intriguing. Heh. Great
> article.
>
> nancy



I can testify that he is charming, but engineer-charming
as opposed to liberal arts charming. Yes, there's a difference.

;-)

gloria p

On Wed 15 Jul 2009 05:38:04p, Gloria P told us...

> Nancy Young wrote:
>> Melba's Jammin' wrote:
>>> http://zoebakes.com
>>> :-)
>>
>> How fun is that??? I knew you were a riot, but this is the first
>> I hear about Rob being charming. Intriguing. Heh. Great article.
>>
>> nancy
>
>
>
> I can testify that he is charming, but engineer-charming
> as opposed to liberal arts charming. Yes, there's a difference.
>
> ;-)
>
> gloria p

And I can also vouch for that. Rob is a very charming man. We very much
enjoyed meeting both Barb and Rob.

--
Wayne Boatwright
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Food probably has a very great influence on the condition of men.
Wine exercises a more visible influence, food does it more slowly
but perhaps just as surely. Who knows if a well prepared soup was
not responsible for the pneumatic pump or a poor one for a war?
Georg C. Lichtenberg

"Wayne Boatwright" > wrote in message
5.247...
> On Wed 15 Jul 2009 05:38:04p, Gloria P told us...
>
>> Nancy Young wrote:
>>> Melba's Jammin' wrote:
>>>> http://zoebakes.com
>>>> :-)
>>>
>>> How fun is that??? I knew you were a riot, but this is the first
>>> I hear about Rob being charming. Intriguing. Heh. Great article.
>>>
>>> nancy
>>
>>
>>
>> I can testify that he is charming, but engineer-charming
>> as opposed to liberal arts charming. Yes, there's a difference.
>>
>> ;-)
>>
>> gloria p
>
> And I can also vouch for that. Rob is a very charming man. We very much
> enjoyed meeting both Barb and Rob.
>
> --
> Wayne Boatwright

He is married, Wayne. Happily, I do believe.

On Wed 15 Jul 2009 08:03:14p, Captain A. Gore told us...

>
> "Wayne Boatwright" > wrote in message
> 5.247...
>> On Wed 15 Jul 2009 05:38:04p, Gloria P told us...
>>
>>> Nancy Young wrote:
>>>> Melba's Jammin' wrote:
>>>>> http://zoebakes.com
>>>>> :-)
>>>>
>>>> How fun is that??? I knew you were a riot, but this is the first
>>>> I hear about Rob being charming. Intriguing. Heh. Great article.
>>>>
>>>> nancy
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> I can testify that he is charming, but engineer-charming
>>> as opposed to liberal arts charming. Yes, there's a difference.
>>>
>>> ;-)
>>>
>>> gloria p
>>
>> And I can also vouch for that. Rob is a very charming man. We very
much
>> enjoyed meeting both Barb and Rob.
>>
>> --
>> Wayne Boatwright
>
> He is married, Wayne. Happily, I do believe.

Yes, I happen to know that first hand. You, OTOH, do not.



--
Wayne Boatwright
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Cheese milk's leap toward immortality. Clifton Fadiman

Gloria P wrote:
> Nancy Young wrote:
>> Melba's Jammin' wrote:
>>> http://zoebakes.com
>>> :-)
>>
>> How fun is that??? I knew you were a riot, but this is the first
>> I hear about Rob being charming. Intriguing. Heh. Great
>> article.

> I can testify that he is charming, but engineer-charming
> as opposed to liberal arts charming. Yes, there's a difference.

(laugh) As I recall, engineers are very amusing, having a brand of
humor I find funny.

nancy

"Melba's Jammin'" > wrote in message
...
> http://zoebakes.com

It's the pearls that do it, lady! Anyone who wears her pearls in the
kitchen -- and over the apron, not under -- is my kind of woman.

Fleece

Felice wrote:
> "Melba's Jammin'" > wrote in message
> ...
>> http://zoebakes.com
>
> It's the pearls that do it, lady! Anyone who wears her pearls in the
> kitchen -- and over the apron, not under -- is my kind of woman.
>
> Fleece
>
>
Felice I never spotted the pearls

But did you see that strudel recipe !!!


Yum and taken on as a challenge in the future I think

We are Strudel addicts but cant make the pastry to save our lives
the filling NO problem . But 50% of the pastry efforts turn out
disasters or spot on ? Go figure

Phil..c wrote:
> Felice wrote:
>> "Melba's Jammin'" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>> http://zoebakes.com
>>
>> It's the pearls that do it, lady! Anyone who wears her pearls in the
>> kitchen -- and over the apron, not under -- is my kind of woman.
>>
>> Fleece
>>
> Felice I never spotted the pearls
>
> But did you see that strudel recipe !!!

If you click on the first "read more" link (the one at the end of the
line that reads "Barb Schaller’s Peach-Raspeberry[sic] Jam:", you'll see
lots of pictures, including an outstanding one of Barb and the pearls.
Alternatively, you can just click he
http://zoebakes.com/?p=2366#more-2366

Serene
--
42 Magazine, celebrating life with meaning. Inaugural issue is here!
http://42magazine.com

"But here's a handy hint: if your fabulous theory for ending war and
all other human conflict will not survive an online argument with
humourless feminists who are not afraid to throw rape around as an
example, your theory needs work." -- Aqua, alt.polyamory

In article >,
Serene Vannoy > wrote:

> If you click on the first "read more" link (the one at the end of the
> line that reads "Barb Schaller¹s Peach-Raspeberry[sic] Jam:", you'll see
> lots of pictures, including an outstanding one of Barb and the pearls.
> Alternatively, you can just click he
> http://zoebakes.com/?p=2366#more-2366
>
> Serene

Where's the pickle hat? <g>
--
Peace! Om

Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass.
It's about learning to dance in the rain.
-- Anon.


Subscribe:

Omelet > wrote in newsmpomelet-91FC30.12172716072009
@news-wc.giganews.com:

> In article >,
> Serene Vannoy > wrote:
>
>> If you click on the first "read more" link (the one at the end of the
>> line that reads "Barb Schaller¹s Peach-Raspeberry[sic] Jam:", you'll see
>> lots of pictures, including an outstanding one of Barb and the pearls.
>> Alternatively, you can just click he
>> http://zoebakes.com/?p=2366#more-2366
>>
>> Serene
>
> Where's the pickle hat? <g>


Bugger the hat!!

Are they *real* pearls???



--
Peter Lucas
Brisbane
Australia

Killfile all Google Groups posters.........

http://improve-usenet.org/

http://improve-usenet.org/filters_bg.html

In article >,
"Felice" > wrote:

> "Melba's Jammin'" > wrote in message
> ...
> > http://zoebakes.com
>
> It's the pearls that do it, lady! Anyone who wears her pearls in the
> kitchen -- and over the apron, not under -- is my kind of woman.
>
> Fleece

June Cleaver lives, Fleece!! It's part of the schtick.

--
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"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a great battle."
-Philo of Alexandria

On Tue, 14 Jul 2009 22:05:12 -0500, Melba's Jammin' wrote:

> http://zoebakes.com
> :-)

the queen of all media, i'm telling you.

your pal,
blake

In article >,
blake murphy > wrote:

> On Tue, 14 Jul 2009 22:05:12 -0500, Melba's Jammin' wrote:
>
> > http://zoebakes.com
> > :-)
>
> the queen of all media, i'm telling you.
>
> your pal,
> blake

:-) I clean up nice and I show well. And I don't take myself too
seriously.

--
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"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a great battle."
-Philo of Alexandria

"Melba's Jammin'" > wrote in message
news:barbschaller->

:-) I clean up nice and I show well. And I don't take myself too
> seriously.

Dat's my goil)

On Jul 15, 10:04*am, "Ophelia" > wrote:
> "Melba's Jammin'" > wrote in message
Oh! You do know that daughter-Prette, grandson-Garrett, and I all
consider you *our* Jamlady. I've sent your show on to them so they
can have you all to themselves for a bit....;-)
.....Jeanine

"PickyJaz" > wrote in message
...
On Jul 15, 10:04 am, "Ophelia" > wrote:
> "Melba's Jammin'" > wrote in message
Oh! You do know that daughter-Prette, grandson-Garrett, and I all
consider you *our* Jamlady. I've sent your show on to them so they
can have you all to themselves for a bit....;-)

Well! Now ya know! she is mine too!!!!!!!!!

I, of course, am a generous lady, so I am willing to share...
but..........................................

Melba's Jammin' wrote:

> http://zoebakes.com
> :-)

Nice.

Would have a go at "jammin' it" myself if it wasn't so ridiculously hard
to find pectin in this neck of the woods (believe it or not). Not one
of the things that is generally stocked in the 'baking section' at our
local stupidmarkets. Sigh. Of course, I'd also need one of
those 'pressure canning' gizmos too - but I have seen those for sale at
some kitchen places here...
--
Cheers
Chatty Cathy

ChattyCathy wrote:
> Melba's Jammin' wrote:
>
>> http://zoebakes.com
>> :-)
>
> Nice.
>
> Would have a go at "jammin' it" myself if it wasn't so ridiculously hard
> to find pectin in this neck of the woods (believe it or not). Not one
> of the things that is generally stocked in the 'baking section' at our
> local stupidmarkets. Sigh. Of course, I'd also need one of
> those 'pressure canning' gizmos too - but I have seen those for sale at
> some kitchen places here...

It's easy to make your own pectin. I used to do it when I lived on the
commune:
http://www.motherearthnews.com/Real-...wn-Pectin.aspx

Serene

--
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"But here's a handy hint: if your fabulous theory for ending war and
all other human conflict will not survive an online argument with
humourless feminists who are not afraid to throw rape around as an
example, your theory needs work." -- Aqua, alt.polyamory

Serene Vannoy wrote:


>
> It's easy to make your own pectin. I used to do it when I lived on the
> commune:
>
http://www.motherearthnews.com/Real-...wn-Pectin.aspx
>
> Serene
>
Thanks Serene! Will give this a go.
--
Cheers
Chatty Cathy

In article >,
ChattyCathy > wrote:

> Melba's Jammin' wrote:
>
> > http://zoebakes.com
> > :-)
>
> Nice.

Thank you. It was oodles of fun.
>
> Would have a go at "jammin' it" myself if it wasn't so ridiculously hard
> to find pectin in this neck of the woods (believe it or not). Not one
> of the things that is generally stocked in the 'baking section' at our
> local stupidmarkets. Sigh. Of course, I'd also need one of
> those 'pressure canning' gizmos too - but I have seen those for sale at
> some kitchen places here...

You don't need a pressure canner for jams, jellies, canned fruits,
pickles. You need a large kettle for processing the jars in boiling
water. And you need appropriate jars for canning--I've no idea of their
availability to you.

AFA pectin goes, I'm willing to send you a couple boxes for a trial run.
You know how to contact me.

--
-Barb, Mother Superior, HOSSSPoJ, trying to set the hook to reel in
another preserver

http://web.me.com/barbschaller - good news 4-6-2009
"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a great battle."
-Philo of Alexandria

Melba's Jammin' wrote:

>
> AFA pectin goes, I'm willing to send you a couple boxes for a trial
> run. You know how to contact me.
>

Thanks, Barb.
--
Cheers
Chatty Cathy

In article >,
Melba's Jammin' > wrote:

> http://zoebakes.com
> :-)

Well done Barb! <g>
And congrats.

NEVER stop having fun and you'll live (and love) longer imho...
--
Peace! Om

Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass.
It's about learning to dance in the rain.
-- Anon.


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Melba's Jammin' wrote:

> http://zoebakes.com

> :-)


Now I'm not only envious but also jealous...

;-D


--
Best
Greg

In article > ,
"Gregory Morrow" > wrote:

> Melba's Jammin' wrote:
>
> > http://zoebakes.com
>
> > :-)
>
>
> Now I'm not only envious but also jealous...
>
> ;-D

:-) I thought you'd get a kick out of it.


--
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"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a great battle."
-Philo of Alexandria

Melba's Jammin' wrote:
>
> http://zoebakes.com
> :-)
> --
> -Barb, Mother Superior, HOSSSPoJ


Unless actual harm results, there is absolutely no such thing as too
much fun.

Melba's Jammin' > wrote in news:barbschaller-
:

> http://zoebakes.com
>:-)


Well done!!


You really should add PPP (Prestigious Processor of the Pantry)to your sig
:-)

-Barb, Mother Superior, PPP and HOSSSPoJ

--
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Brisbane
Australia

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http://improve-usenet.org/

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Melba's Jammin' wrote:
> http://zoebakes.com
> :-)

I like that page! You and the page make me think this is
possible! :-)

--
Jean B.

"Melba's Jammin'" > wrote in message
...
> http://zoebakes.com
> :-)
> --
> -Barb, Mother Superior, HOSSSPoJ



Good for you!

One day I'll be able to say I knew her When!

;-0

Dimitri