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Comment on How to Make Elderberry Syrup by Ashley M.

Ashley M. — Wed, 14 Oct 2015 11:44:06 +0000

Hi Vicky! There probably is some loss of Vitamin C when cooking rose hips, just as there are loss of any vitamins/minerals when you cook any fresh foods. I looked into it a bit more, though, and found this article (linked below) that talks a bit more about specifically how much Vit C is lost in creating rose hip syrup. It looks like it’s a relatively small amount lost- 15% or less. So still plenty of Vitamin C remains in the syrup after it is cooked. What seems to make more of a difference in the Vit C content is the condition of the hips when they’re harvested. If they’re pale in color or too ripe, they won’t offer as many nutrients. It’s possible to eat the rose hips fresh if you prefer, but make sure to remove the fuzzy seeds from inside first as they can cause irritation in the digestive tract (or so they say. I’ve never attempted it, so I can’t say for sure lol!).

https://www.eatweeds.co.uk/vitamin-c-loss-in-rosehip-syrup

Comment on How to Make Elderberry Syrup by Vicky

Vicky — Tue, 13 Oct 2015 02:30:33 +0000

I read that boiling rose hips emoves the vitamin c?

Comment on Frugal Fridays #32 by Jamie @ Medium Sized Family

Jamie @ Medium Sized Family — Wed, 23 Sep 2015 01:23:07 +0000

I used to can a lot, but I haven’t done any canning in the past couple of years. I’m really hoping to get to some apples this fall, but we shall see! Here is my frugal list of accomplishments this past week: https://www.mediumsizedfamily.com/5-ways-weve-saved-money-this-week-4/

Comment on Frugal Fridays #32 by Cari

Cari — Sun, 20 Sep 2015 02:19:52 +0000

Apples, apples, apples… I hear you! We have 8 trees and we just started harvesting and preserving this week. I freeze and can applesauce as space allows. So far 4 quarts canned, 8 pints frozen. I dry chips as well and have many weeks of that to go. Try a “puffy” apple pancake or Dutch apple pancake. The name varies, but it is basically the apple pancake they sell at The Original House of Pancakes. Very easy to make and tasty.

State parks usually don’t charge admission before Memorial Day or after Labor Day so this is a great time to go. Great weather and no crowds!

Comment on Frugal Fridays #32 by Amy @ DebtGal

Amy @ DebtGal — Sat, 19 Sep 2015 21:59:42 +0000

Your fancy app looks and sounds delicious!!

While I can’t live in an area without four seasons (I’ve tried), I’m over winter by about January 5. But I always tell my husband that spring and summer wouldn’t be so wonderful without winter, so I’ll tolerate it.

Comment on Frugal Fridays #39 by Ashley M.

Ashley M. — Fri, 21 Aug 2015 14:19:37 +0000

Good to know!! I’ll give that a try.

Comment on Frugal Fridays #39 by Linda Goudelock

Linda Goudelock — Fri, 21 Aug 2015 12:29:24 +0000

slugs love beer! set out a saucer full and you’ll find them floating around by morning. I’ve also heard apple cider vinegar has the same affect on them

Comment on Frugal Fridays #38 by Heather

Heather — Thu, 20 Aug 2015 16:06:24 +0000

Great goodwill finds! I would love to learn how to can meat. Never done that before.

Comment on Frugal Fridays #38 by heather

heather — Wed, 19 Aug 2015 16:42:03 +0000

Wow! You had a great week!!! Thanks for joining us on From The Farm, this is one of this week’s top posts! Hope to see you again soon!

Comment on How to Can Turkey by Amy @ DebtGal

Amy @ DebtGal — Tue, 18 Aug 2015 12:01:08 +0000

I’ve never canned anything, but after reading tons of blog posts about it, I decided to take a class offered by a local grocery store with a demo department. I’ll be starting with the basics, like jam and salsa, but I hope to build up from there!