tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post7602279332704790543..comments2024-03-28T15:55:53.792+10:00Comments on down to earth: Transforming vinegar and lemon juiceUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-80095635410216403232017-07-28T18:56:50.251+10:002017-07-28T18:56:50.251+10:00Oh that is great to know, thank you Rhonda.
Oh that is great to know, thank you Rhonda. <br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16802105157889023878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-23379367606513057062017-07-25T22:51:08.853+10:002017-07-25T22:51:08.853+10:00We've used this juicer for a couple of years, ...We've used this juicer for a couple of years, we juice 70-80 lemons or oranges at a time and it's never given us any problems.rhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-58542696660842052412017-07-25T20:57:18.800+10:002017-07-25T20:57:18.800+10:00Hi Rhonda. Im just wondering if you are happy with...Hi Rhonda. Im just wondering if you are happy with your juicer. Im thinking about buying one but the reviews are not very good. A lot of ppl complain about the motor overheating and the machine stops after juicing 10 lemons. We have a few citrus trees and would love to speed up the juicing process by using this machine. Your review would be much appreciated. Keep up your blog Ive been reading it for years, :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16802105157889023878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-20934234955967938112017-07-04T20:39:55.533+10:002017-07-04T20:39:55.533+10:00Thank you for mentioning this! I have now subscrib...Thank you for mentioning this! I have now subscribed also 😀Karen Melbournehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03281670573925460914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-46173826437656529692017-07-03T08:15:00.264+10:002017-07-03T08:15:00.264+10:00HI Rhonda, this is Linda in Texas.
I love your blo...HI Rhonda, this is Linda in Texas.<br />I love your blog. I started this ginger drink today. Looking forward to watching it 'grow'.<br />I make Kombucha Tea, which seems similar. You do need a "starter" or "mother" to make it. It is fermented for about a week, and is delicious chilled.<br />It's nice to read 'like minded' recipes and life styles on here, even though we are many miles apart.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-85368103835305668702017-07-02T23:16:29.868+10:002017-07-02T23:16:29.868+10:00Hello Rhonda. I had been procrastinating about mak...Hello Rhonda. I had been procrastinating about making lemon lime cordial and my fruit was getting less fresh by the day. I've now made some using your method of just fruit juice, sugar and water (I didn't even use zest) and the kids have said they like it better than the more complicated one I've made before with citric acid and tartaric acid, so thanks very much for the recipe!Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00529619038642018119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-48426335156889847782017-07-02T14:22:50.700+10:002017-07-02T14:22:50.700+10:00I'm using my garlic scapes in vinegar this yea...I'm using my garlic scapes in vinegar this year and it is yummy, I think I would keep it just for the aroma!Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18209722078916803400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-40390251345079427042017-07-02T03:35:12.477+10:002017-07-02T03:35:12.477+10:00That sounds very tasty, SJ. I'll try it when I...That sounds very tasty, SJ. I'll try it when I have some radishes. Thank you. xxrhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-88617926581784796332017-07-02T03:29:23.074+10:002017-07-02T03:29:23.074+10:00I make a refrigerator pickle using sliced radish. ...I make a refrigerator pickle using sliced radish. My usual brine is apple cider vinegar, water, sugar and a few tablespoons of pickling spice. It's the easiest way I've found to keep my excess radish. I use them mostly as a topper for tacos or sandwiches. Cheers. SJ in Vancouver BCAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-69833174640360483992017-07-01T13:36:24.229+10:002017-07-01T13:36:24.229+10:00Hello Suzan! Welcome back.Hello Suzan! Welcome back.rhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-51147662440577560212017-07-01T12:56:51.858+10:002017-07-01T12:56:51.858+10:00Hello, Rhonda! Such a warm feeling to see you aga...Hello, Rhonda! Such a warm feeling to see you again. Suzan from ColoradoSuzanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07132938920939258452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-80922666738178281502017-06-30T17:41:16.778+10:002017-06-30T17:41:16.778+10:00It's not a keeping pickle, Pauline. That'...It's not a keeping pickle, Pauline. That's why you develop the flavours in the vinegar - so you can make up a quick, fresh pickle. The longer you keep it, the softer the cucumbers become. About a week would be the longest I'd keep it. rhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-91923572973646221372017-06-30T17:22:58.635+10:002017-06-30T17:22:58.635+10:00Hi Rhonda, Does the pickled cucumber last for a l...Hi Rhonda, Does the pickled cucumber last for a long while when pickled this Way. I've just bought some organic Apple Cider Vinegar so I'm ready to experiment with different methods even though I make lots of chutneys and other pickles.Thanks for a great post. Pauline.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Happy Retiree's Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10614074474795791475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-49730215003797049052017-06-30T08:12:41.334+10:002017-06-30T08:12:41.334+10:00Yes Karen, I think garlic would work. Do a trial r...Yes Karen, I think garlic would work. Do a trial run and see how it works.rhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-51006893290918579912017-06-30T07:35:47.354+10:002017-06-30T07:35:47.354+10:00Hi, I've never heard of a vinegar based dressi...Hi, I've never heard of a vinegar based dressing before, can't wait to try it!!!! Do you think crushed garlic would work in it????Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16589856528604036714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-18433868289406009922017-06-29T18:34:56.576+10:002017-06-29T18:34:56.576+10:00Hi Rhonda
I make elderflower cordial and elderberr...Hi Rhonda<br />I make elderflower cordial and elderberry cordial some summers and also chilli sherry - just split a red chilli in half and put in a small bottle of sherry - leave for a month or so then strain. A splash of this in soup gives a nice kick and it's an easy homemade gift. We also can make sloe gin in England - don't know if you have sloes in Australia?<br />Thanks for the recipes.<br />PennyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-70284962867949427792017-06-29T16:56:06.377+10:002017-06-29T16:56:06.377+10:00Hi Catherine. I make sauerkraut and kimchi occasio...Hi Catherine. I make sauerkraut and kimchi occasionally. Here is my post on sauerkraut. http://down---to---earth.blogspot.com.au/2007/08/making-sauerkraut-from-scratch.htmlrhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-86127691566381795432017-06-29T15:49:51.186+10:002017-06-29T15:49:51.186+10:00I shall try your flavoured vinegar on our cucumber...I shall try your flavoured vinegar on our cucumber crop. This is the first year we have grown them, not sure why that is as we grow tomatoes and peppers. I remember my mother just slicing cucumbers and covering with vinegar and sugar for a salad when we were children but it is not something I have ever done. I make my own preserves, jams and chutneys but have never bottled fruit or vegetables. There seems to be a craze in the UK at the moment for fermented vegetables like sauerkraut which are apparently very good for gut health. I might look for some recipes to try. I always love your posts. Thank you.Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17769428408767311874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-69082660895911574412017-06-29T13:15:54.288+10:002017-06-29T13:15:54.288+10:00I have lots of lemon juice in my freezer, Rhonda, ...I have lots of lemon juice in my freezer, Rhonda, as a lovely friend gave me a big bag of citrus from her trees. I think I will make some cordial...we don't normally have cordial here but I think it will be lovely. Thanks for recipe link. Meg:)Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11573371198907761962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-36723328087046029072017-06-29T12:38:26.002+10:002017-06-29T12:38:26.002+10:00Hi Rhonda. I haven't done any flavoured vinega...Hi Rhonda. I haven't done any flavoured vinegar as yet. After reading your article, I am feeling inspired to make my own. Thank youMiss mollynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-87409595000562769522017-06-29T11:43:00.165+10:002017-06-29T11:43:00.165+10:00My mother was diabetic, so growing up those refrig...My mother was diabetic, so growing up those refrigerator cukes didn't have any sugar in them. I still make them that way, and swig the liquid in the bottom of the bowl, like a shot!Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06430550789402432373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-9601520154144397952017-06-29T10:02:47.600+10:002017-06-29T10:02:47.600+10:00Hello Rhonda
Whenever I am juicing citrus I firstl...Hello Rhonda<br />Whenever I am juicing citrus I firstly "zest" them using a micro plane grater. I do this onto baking paper/parchment which I carefully fold and then pop into a small ziplock bag and keep in the freezer. This is very handy to use in other cooking and baking. I find that either a ziplock bag or small sealable container is vital with today's freezer often having a fan in them. Hooray to not having to defrost the freezer but it can dry out food more if not carefully packaged. Sent from a cold but beautifully sunny Wellington day!<br />Michelle in Wgtn, NZMichellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02939791530691311242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-64949948513930150552017-06-29T09:49:07.144+10:002017-06-29T09:49:07.144+10:00Hi Lisa. I hope your cranberry soda works. If it d...Hi Lisa. I hope your cranberry soda works. If it does, I'd love to know how you made it. xxrhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-55800136803902152632017-06-29T09:18:30.360+10:002017-06-29T09:18:30.360+10:00I always marinade onions in vinegar before making ...I always marinade onions in vinegar before making a salad - it cuts the rawness of them. That is a good idea to make up the flavoured vinegar and keep it handy. africanaussiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16660727599623626163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-91051300945793612932017-06-29T09:18:16.526+10:002017-06-29T09:18:16.526+10:00I've never made anything like this, but I was ...I've never made anything like this, but I was just looking up recipes for fermented cranberry soda. Our downstairs (basement) fridge has given up the ghost and I had to cram everything in the kitchen fridge. Now I am desperately looking for ways to use things up. I had cranberries in the freezer, but there's no room for them. I think I'd really like to try a fermented soda. I'll have to strain some yogurt tomorrow to get whey, and then I'll begin.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12503930255842185609noreply@blogger.com