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Most all salsa canning recipes are a mixture of low acid (peppers, onions, garlic) and high acid foods (tomatoes, vinegar, lime juice). It is important to have an overall high acid salsa mixture when using the water bath canning method. Otherwise the salsa could be susceptible to Clostridium botulinum bacteria, which can result in a deadly salsa.

Selecting tomatoes

The ripeness and type of tomato affects the quality of the salsa. Starting with tomato paste made from Roma tomatoes will result in a thicker salsa. If your salsa is

Overly ripe tomatoes do not make for good canning and salsa. Using poor quality tomatoes can result in premature spoilage of the canned salsa. The salsa will not taste as well.

Selecting peppers

Only use high quality peppers or chilies in your salsa. Don't use over ripe or near spoiled peppers. The resulting salsa will be bad and may spoil in the canning jar.

Substituting of peppers is perfectly ok. You can replace hot peppers such as jalapeno with mild peppers like the Anaheim, Ancho, College, Colorado or Hungarian Yellow Wax peppers or any other mild peppers for a mild salsa. The hotter the pepper the hotter the salsa will be.

Do not increase or decrease the amount of peppers in the recipe. This will adversely affect the overall pH of the salsa and could allow the bad clostridium botulinum bacteria to grow in the canning jar.

Salsa Canning Recipe

Ingredients

8 Finely chopped jalapenos, remove the seeds and inner membrane for a mild salsa
1 Finely chopped habanero that has been deseeded and the membrane removed
4 1/2 pounds, by weight, of tomatoes
2 cups coarsely chopped onions
1 cup coarsely chopped bell pepper (green or any other color)
3 cloves minced garlic
1-2 5 ounce cans of tomato paste (depending on how thick you want your salsa to be)
3/4 cup white vinegar
1/2 cup loosely packed chopped cilantro
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp pickling salt
1 tsp cayenne pepper (for mild flavor, leave this out)
1/4 cup lime juice

Finely chop the jalapenos. For mild salsa, slice the jalapeno length wise and scoop out the seeds and the inner membrane using a spoon.

Prepare the fresh tomatoes by removing the skin. Remove the skin by dipping the tomato into boiling water and waiting until the skin splits. This usually takes between 30 and 60 seconds. Move the tomato into cold water and remove the skin.

In a large sauce pan combine all of the ingredients, except for the lime juice. Bring to a vigorous boil and then back the heat off until a gentle boil is reached. Cook for 30 minutes until the desired consistency is reached.

While the salsa is cooking sterilize the canning jars, lids, canning funnel and non metallic spatula. Keep the jars hot since they will be hot packed in a water bath at 140 degrees F.

Remove from the heat and add the lime juice.

Ladle the hot salsa into the canning jars leaving 1/2 inch head space per jar. Remove air pockets with the spatula. Using a paper towel dipped in hot water wipe the rim of each jar clean.

Put a lid on each jar and tighten the ring finger tight.

Process the jars for 20 minutes in a hot water bath. I use a hot water bath canner to process the canning jars since it has a wire basket that keeps the jars off of the bottom of the water canner and makes it easy to lift the jars out of the water bath after the processing time is over. Don't let the jars sit in the hot water longer than the recommended processing time as the salsa could spoil.

Place a towel on the counter top and set the jars on it to cool. Don't use a fan to cool the jars, the jars may break. Once cool, test the seal by pressing down on the lid. The lid should suck down and not pop back up. Move the jar of any lid that pops back up into the refrigerator and use up in the next two weeks.

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There is no doubt that birthdays are special occasions, which is probably why people try as best as they could to keep it that way. One of the most elaborate things people get for birthdays, besides some ridiculously outrageous gifts, is the birthday cake. The price of decorated birthday cakes can range anywhere from fifty dollars to a few hundred dollars. But at any rate, or any budget you are working with, there are some very important things that you should bear in mind to make sure that the birthday cake adds to the special occasion and is appreciated by the one person who it matters the most to; the birthday boy/girl. So here are some birthday decorating tips that will fit into any budget, sizeable or small!

Ever hear the expression, "it's not what you say. It is how you say it"? Well the same principle applies to giving. It's not what you give, but how you give it that will make any birthday cake loved and appreciated whether it required experts and blueprints or a mom, dad, sister, brother or friend who took the time to make you a specially decorated cake. A lightly decorated birthday cake that is given out of affection rather than obligation will convey how you truly feel about the special birthday person any day over a lavishly decorated cake! So when it comes to birthday cake decorations, cost should be the last thing to worry about because some things are expensive, but many other things are priceless!

Another tip for decorating a birthday cake is to remember who the cake is for. If it's not for you or your birthday rather, then don't get a cake that is shaped like your head and decorated to look exactly like you! It's important to make any birthday cake special for the person whose birthday it is. What's the point if you spend a sizeable fee on a beautifully decorated birthday cake in the form of your favorite TV character? That would really be defeating the whole point of a birthday cake, so whatever the budget, make sure that the cake reflects the birthday boy/girl.

Any birthday cake, elaborately or modestly decorated, should not be the main focus of any birthday party. Many people who spend a lot of either time or money on a birthday cake and are proud of their accomplishment are usually guilty of obsessing over it. For instance, if a mother spends countless hours in the kitchen making and decorating a birthday cake for her kid and then brags on and on about it, it would probably would have been better if she'd just shell out $50 dollars and get the kid a regular cake and celebrate the kid's birthday, rather than doing all that 'work' and celebrating her own accomplishment, or worse, celebrating the cake!

On a final note, it should always be borne in mind that, above anything else, birthday cakes should be fun! It doesn't have to be decorated according to the Queen's standards and it definitely should not be boring. Believe it or not, many people think that character birthday cakes or airbrushed picture cakes are fun no matter what. But sometimes it just gets boring, especially for kids who see the same things year after year. So remember, fun is the order of the day, or cake rather!

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Turkey Fryer Recipes are all the rage this time of year. You normally think of fried chicken, not turkey, well you will soon discover how delicious fried turkey can be. Be careful though; follow the directions of your fryer carefully as to not cause an accident.

The following are three recipes you must try:

DEEP FRIED TURKEY
1 turkey, 12-15 lbs, thawed
5-6 gallons peanut oil
1 stick butter
3 cloves minced garlic
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1/4 lb salt pork, chopped to a fine mince
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 large outdoor turkey fryer
1 turkey marinade injector
1 mesh strainer
salt and pepper

Set up your turkey fryer outside; make sure the fryer is away from flammable objects such as your house. It is wise to remove little children and your pets from the area you will be frying in. You will also need a heavy-duty wire to lower and raise the turkey from the grease, most fryers provide this.

The turkey must be fully thawed before frying, as excess water will cause the oil to bubble up.

Combine salt pork with minced garlic and 1 tsp. of peanut oil and fry in a pan on low heat for 30 minutes. Add to the pan soy sauce, paprika and butter and cook until butter has melted. Stain this mixture to remove bigger bits and then pour into marinade injector. Inject the turkey; remove pop-up timer and place in the refrigerator overnight.

Cooking the Turkey
30 minutes before cooking remove the turkey from the refrigerator and bring to room temperature. The oil in the fryer should be 350° degrees for optimal cooking and the turkey must be dry when going into the oil.

Most turkey fryer recipes call for peanut oil, add this up to the line inside of the turkey fryer. Slowly place the turkey breast side down into the fryer basket. Allow the oil temperature to lower to 300°F and continue frying, it is recommended that you fry for 4 minutes per pound of turkey.

Remove the turkey to a serving platter and season to taste with salt and pepper. Place the bird upside down fro at least 20 minutes so the juices will redistribute to the breast. Flip the turkey right side up and serve with garnishes of choice.

CAJUN FRIED WHOLE TURKEYS
2 whole turkeys
16 oz. bottle Italian dressing
1 tbsp. garlic powder or garlic salt
1 tbsp. onion powder or onion salt
1 tsp. celery salt
1/3 bottle paprika pepper
1/2 can of beer (optional)
3 tsps. poultry season
1 tsp. salt (omit this if using garlic or onion salt)
1 tsp. pepper (black)
1 tsp. pepper (white)
2 tsp. cayenne pepper
4 dashes Tabasco

Wrap legs with foil and-or wire. Mix all ingredients and inject into each bird at least 12 hours before cooking and place in the refrigerator. Deep-fry the turkey using peanut oil, 4 minutes per pound. The oil in the fryer should be at 340 degrees.

DEEP FRIED HONEY TURKEY
12-14 lb. turkey
5 gallons peanut oil
SEASONING:
1 bottle Italian dressing
1/8 c. Lea & Perrins
Onion salt
Lemon salt
Garlic salt
Lemon juice
4 tbsp. honey
2 tbsp. brown sugar

Heat seasonings on stove until melted down then pour though a strainer. Insert into turkey with an injector. Be sure to season the outside of the turkey as well, butter, salt and pepper works nicely, then refrigerate overnight.
Fry turkey in wire basket at 300 to 310 degrees for 45 to 55 minutes. 4 minutes per pound.

Turkey fryer recipes are pretty consistent, all go into the fryer but it's the seasonings that make them unique. Get creative and see what flavor combinations you can come up with to have a delicious fried turkey.

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The first recorded evidence of a dishwasher was from 1850 when a simple hand turned splashing device attached to a wooden tub made by Joel Houghton was given a patent. Developing on this idea L.A. Alexander added gears to a spinning rack holding dishes that allowed it to be spun inside a tub of water and this was patented in 1865. Both of these were very crude and made entirely of wood and did not actually clean dishes very well.

Josephine Cochrane was a wealthy woman and had engineering in her blood as her grandfather John Fitch was famous for inventing the steamboat. She also liked to entertain friends frequently and hold social events at her home resulting in a lot of dishes needing to be cleaned each time. The crockery she used for entertaining was expensive and was often getting broken by the servants while washing up. Getting fed up with this she decided to build a dishwasher that could wash dishes quickly without breaking them. She built a machine consisting of a wooden wheel lying flat in a copper boiler which could be turned either by hand or driven by a power source via a pulley. Wire framed compartments made to fit her dishes were attached to this wheel and the combination of it spinning and soapy hot water being showered on them by the boiler resulted in the first efficient dishwasher.

She took her dishwasher to the world fair in 1893 in Chicago where it won the highest award and people ranging from friends to hotel and restaurant owners were queuing up asking for a dishwasher machine of their own. Quickly she patented the invention and opened a production factory to build them and this company became the household appliance giant today known as KitchenAid. More companies also started making other versions some with conveyor belts and others with baskets spun by various methods both using a jet or spray of hot water poured from above to clean the dishes.

It wasn't till the 1920's that any significant advances were made to the design of these machines when permanent plumbing was introduced to hook them up to a constant water supply. Only restaurants, hotels and wealthy families had these appliances as they were large and expensive and it wasn't till 1937 that a dishwasher small enough for a home was built. It was built by William Howard Livens and looked more like the washers we have today with mesh baskets inside a metal container and a front opening door with a drying element introduced into its design in 1940. Gradually they became smaller, cheaper and more efficient and by the end of the 50s were getting more popular as a home kitchen appliance. Popularity continued to increase with most homes in the USA owning one by the end of the 70s. Today they are popular all through Europe and the Middle East where they took longer to catch on than in the USA.

A large range is available today with many big name manufacturers like Whirlpool, Bosch Maytag, GE and many other creating a very competitive market.

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The basic structure of all gas grills is a metal box made of either stainless steel or cast aluminum. Propane grills have a tank and a regulator. Natural gas grills use your home gas supply meter as the regulator. Regulators of propane tanks are generally preset by the manufacturer and should not be adjusted. Regulators have a small vent hole that must be kept clean, as clogs are a common problem with them.

The fuel, either propane or natural gas, passes through venturi tubes through to the control valve and from there to the burner. Venturi tubes connect the control valves to the burners and allow the mixing of fuel and air. This causes flames to be produced. Control valves have several components and are custom made for the manufacturer. The burners themselves may be of any shape. Commonly seen shapes are oval, H-shaped and even bowtie shaped.

Above the burner some gas grills have a grate that holds ceramic briquettes. Some gas grills have a metal barrier or a lava rock. This part needs to be replaced periodically as burnt grease settles on it and there are chances of unpleasant odors settling on food because of this.

A side burner is an important accessory in a gas grill. This allows for a little simultaneous cooking like soup and the like. When cooking away from home, it is important to boil any water that you take from an outside tap. For such purposes a side burner comes in very handy.

The use of accessories like cooking grids, rock rates, heat plates, heat angles, warming racks, handles, heat indicators, igniters, baskets, brushes, grill covers, grill and tank accessories, freestanding burners, lighters, maintenance products, briquettes and rotisseries makes working with a gas grill convenient and interesting.

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For most families life is a fast-paced race through each and every day. There are tasks that must get done in the few short hours of "free time" throughout any given week day. Household tasks such as cooking and cleaning can take up a great deal of that free time - in fact statistics indicate that an "average" household sees from one to two hours each day dedicated just to washing up after meals.

This is one of the main reasons that dishwashers are so universally popular, especially in family homes where there are larger meals and more dishes. A dishwasher takes a member of the family only a few moments to load, and saves a tremendous amount of water, and water heating resources. Most modern dishwashers will clean dishes much better than simple hand washing, and they will save a lot of time doing the work.

How does a family determine the best dishwasher for their needs? The best way to begin is by assessing exactly what the family will need. For example, is the sink frequently piled high after a meal? Or are there only a small number of plates and cups that require washing during the day? Will there be a need for a sanitizing rinse? Does the family want to wash pots and pans and yet save water? Choosing a dishwasher with a variety of washing options is the best way to meet the demands of for a household of any size, but where does a search for such a machine begin? The Bosch dishwasher line makes a huge range of options and pricing available for those looking for a reliable machine.

Most feature a "Quick Wash" feature for completely cleaned crockery in under a half hour, there are adjustable load sizes to save water on smaller numbers of dishes, most are programmable to allow tasks to get done while the family is at work or school, and most come with flexible baskets configurations to allow a machine to be fully loaded before starting. The Bosch dishwasher line currently includes the Slimline dishwashers - designed to give maximum freedom and performance, and the traditional line of dishwashers. All are available as freestanding or built in models, and some have the "ActiveWater" technology which delivers a significantly lower water and energy usage while delivering superior cleaning performance.

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If you're just one person, or someone with a small family who is wanting to deep fry food in the comfort of your own kitchen, then you need a mini deep fryer. Like with any cookware appliance, certain aspects of a mini deep fryer that you want to look for are durability, easy of use, safety, easy clean-up, and a style that meets your particular needs and general liking.

Mini deep fryers are a perfect addition to a small family's cookware collection, or for anyone's personal use. What you're going to be able to find with a lot of mini deep fryers is the option of dual use as not just a deep fryer, but also a fondue pot. When you have limited space in your kitchen, this can be a big plus. Below is some information about a very popular mini deep fryer, the 'Nesco Mini Fry N' Fondue:

The Nesco Mini Fry N' Fondue is a three-cup deep fryer. It has a polypropylene exterior and an aluminum oil reservoir with a non-stick surface that makes it easy to clean up and easy to store. It has a removable lid and replaceable filter. One of its most attractive features is its viewing window in which you can actually watch your food cooking. With the three-cup oil capacity it has 950 watts of power. The lid actually stays in place while you lower and raise the frying basket to keep burning hot oil from splattering anywhere, which helps ensure safety. Safety is also found in the cool touch feature and non-skid feet on the bottom of the fryer. Finally, you can use your dishwasher to wash both the basket and the lid.

To learn more about other mini deep fryers you can get online and search a number of web sites that feature detailed reviews on various cookwares, including various types and brands of mini deep fryers. They come in different, attractive, and fun colors and styles. Their small size and portability make them easy to store in a home kitchen. You could also visit local department stores that sell cookware, or kitchen specialty stores, and consult with someone in person about mini deep fryers, while at the same time being able to see and touch them up close. They are a fun cooking item to have and use, and can be a great way to share cooking experiences with your children due to their easy use and safety features.

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