TexasT's House

[salemgold]

Yep, you can buy and prolly cheaper...but I don't think it is the same....and I have done side by side tests several times...just to convince myself it was worth the time, effort and expense... and I still have to vote Homemade.... JMO..

SC

I would not say that all is comparable but I have two fruit and vegetable farms ( large) within a mile of my house and they offer the same as home made One of them is my neighbor. They are organic farmers

 

[tgcrna]

I would not say that all is comparable but I have two fruit and vegetable farms ( large) within a mile of my house and they offer the same as home made One of them is my neighbor. They are organic farmers

That sounds like the best of both worlds! Homemade jams without the hassle. And I'm sure they are better than the mass-produced ones in the supermarkets.

 

[salemgold]

I was trying to remember one of the jams that she makes and sells. It sounded gross but she swears it is good

 

[salemgold]

That sounds like the best of both worlds! Homemade jams without the hassle. And I'm sure they are better than the mass-produced ones in the supermarkets.

Yeah but thats the lady that I told you about where her horses want to follow me to my car lol

 

[technovapir]

Last time I was in Texas, I had to try home canned pickled Okra ... It was awful - but everyone there seemed to love it...

 

[salemgold]

Plus she will talk you to death and you can barely get away. Last time I went there hubby called to check on me lol

 

[salemgold]

I am going to have to look at their website and see what that one jam was.

 

[tgcrna]

Yeah but thats the lady that I told you about where her horses want to follow me to my car lol

And if I remember correctly, you aren't real fond of horses, right??

 

[tgcrna]

Last time I was in Texas, I had to try home canned pickled Okra ... It was awful - but everyone there seemed to love it...

That doesn't sound good to me, either! Good for you for trying it I don't know that I could have. Now, fried okra, on the other hand, the way my mom makes it.... best eating you could imagine!

 

[salemgold]

There are some good ones in some grocery stores too. I have found a few brands that I think are comparable IMO.

 

[SecondChance]

There ya go! fried all the way! I dunno about that pickled thing... never tried it ...but don't think I want too!!! LOL

SC

 

[salemgold]

She doesn't list her jams and preserves on her site but I really think it was some type of pepper maybe?

 

[salemgold]

Okra is too slimey to eat any other way then fried or cut small in soup IMO

 

[salemgold]

Dayum! Now you guys are going to make me go up there and run the obstacle course of horses, donkeys, goats, sheep and dogs just to find out!

 

[SecondChance]

There are some good ones in some grocery stores too. I have found a few brands that I think are comparable IMO.

I am sure there are some good ones...but I meant the ones I used to eat vs homemade and the difference is amazing... not to mention that we don't put 15 chemicals in there to give them a 5 bazillion year shelf life....lol Just sayin...

SC

 

[salemgold]

Yeah, thats true and I don't buy the ones that have the preservatives either. My neighbor is an organic farmer. I try to stay as organic as possible when it comes to veggies and fruits

 

[tgcrna]

Dayum! Now you guys are going to make me go up there and run the obstacle course of horses, donkeys, goats, sheep and dogs just to find out!

Well, don't go tonight Salem! Tomorrow will be soon enough

 

[salemgold]

Well, don't go tonight Salem! Tomorrow will be soon enough

Pffftt I doubt that I will go tomorrow either. I keep trying to get my sister to go with me and she won't do it lol

 

[SecondChance]

Yea, salem horses in the day is one thing...but horses at night could be really bad!!! We will wait....

SC

 

[salemgold]

No they are sweet horses. They just like to follow you to the car because they want to see what you have in the bag. One was a rescue. Previous owner hit him in the nose with a 2 by 4 So much scar tissue the poor thing has COPD and has to eat dustless food