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[Robert Walton <waltonrp AT gmail.com>]

On Thu, Jan 22, 2009 at 1:23 PM, Lynda <lurine AT com-pair.net> wrote:
> If you want some really lovely broth, roast the bones in the oven until gold
> brown and then simmer for a few hours and can the resulting broth.  Makes a
> really good grab from your pantry for a quick meal.
>

Good idea. Ready for a fast soup.

> I don't can jam using wax anymore.  I don't think the quality of parafin is
> there anymore.  And, using the steam canner it only takes a quick 10 minutes
> and it's on the shelf.  Actually less time consuming than the whole melting
> of parafin routine.
>

Maybe it's the parafin. My jars were prepped right, everything was
good, but that jam went bad fast. It could be that it was the low
sugar. It is quick and easy to put a lid on them and seal. A good 2nd
or 3rd use for a lid, also.

Rob - Va