Best Lois Evelyn Podcasts (2024)

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Georgia Part 2 1:16:39

3M ago1:16:39

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Georgia is one of the oldest wine producing regions in the world. Their unique method is considered a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. There are 500 grape varieties in the country, including endangered vines not found anywhere else on Earth. · 00:00 – Intro · 00:42 – Heart of the Nation - Economy · 00:50:52 – Who Is? · 01:08:16 – Wh…

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Georgia Part 1 1:03:08

4M ago1:03:08

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Georgia is one of the oldest wine producing regions in the world. Their unique method is considered a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. There are 500 grape varieties in the country, including endangered vines not found anywhere else on Earth.By Lois Evelyn

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Timor-Leste 1:16:29

5M ago1:16:29

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Timor-Leste is emerging as a destination for eco-tourism. It is home to the world’s most biodiverse waters. In 2002 it became the first new nation of the 21st century. · 00:00 – Intro · 01:00 – Bare Bones · 02:34 – Heart of the Nation · 01:09:47 – Who Is? · 01:14:48 – Who Would’ve Thought? Find Nations of the World Podcast: Email now-podcast@hearts…

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Dominican Republic 1:45:11

6M ago1:45:11

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The discovery of this country marked the beginning of European colonization in the Americas. It’s famous for its production of high-quality cigars and is home to the largest breeding population of humpback whales in the North Atlantic Ocean. It is generally considered the most traveled to country in the Caribbean. · 00:00 – Intro · 01:19 – Bare Bon…

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Dominica 1:10:28

11M ago1:10:28

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Often referred to as the "Nature Isle of the Caribbean," Dominica has diverse ecosystems, including rainforests, waterfalls, hot springs, and volcanic landscapes. The Pirates of the Caribbean was filmed on this island nation. · 00:59 – Intro · 01:18 – Bare Bones · 03:25 – Heart of the Nation · 01:03:09 – Who Is? · 01:08:20 – Who Would’ve Thought? F…

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Djibouti 1:13:26

12M ago1:13:26

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A tiny nation in the Horn of Africa, Djibouti is located at the junction of Africa, the Middle East, and Asia making it a significant hub for international trade and military operations. It also sits at the junction of the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, making it a crucial maritime route. Djibouti has maintained relative stability compared to some o…

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Denmark 2:16:26

12M ago2:16:26

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The Danish people are known for their hygge lifestyle, which emphasizes coziness, comfort, and enjoying simple pleasures. Cycling is not only a practical mode of transportation but also a way of life in Denmark, promoting health, sustainability, and a sense of community. Denmark is renowned for its cycling infrastructure and bicycle-friendly cities…

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Czech Republic 1:30:36

1y ago1:30:36

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The world’s largest ancient castle is in the capital city, Prague, equal in size to about 7 football fields. Prague is known as the “City of a Hundred Spires” due to its breathtaking Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque architecture. The country has the highest per capita beer consumption in the world; maybe they can blame that on the fact that this is…

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Cyprus 1:37:05

1y ago1:37:05

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Legend has it that Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love, was born in Cyprus. She is said to have emerged from a rock at Aphrodite’s beach. Today, people watch the ocean waves crash over this rock as they form pillars of foam said to resemble the goddess of love. It is also called the playground of the Gods. The unity of this island nation is lackin…

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Cuba 1:32:23

1y ago1:32:23

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Cuba was the Spanish empire’s most important source of raw sugar in the 18th century. Today it is said to produce the finest cigars in the world. Bacardi Rum originally was made in Cuba, but when Fidel Castro came into office, its production was moved to Puerto Rico. It’s also known for having the most enduring trade embargo imposed on any country …

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Croatia 1:32:27

1y ago1:32:27

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Croatia is a country full of amazing architecture representing several periods, such as Renaissance, Gothic, Baroque, and Roman. It has one of the 6 largest Roman amphitheatres in existence today and it is still used for many events, seating 23,000 spectators. There’s a breath-taking coastline on the Adriatic Sea. It’s also known for the stunning c…

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Cote d'Ivoire 1:05:53

1y ago1:05:53

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This country is the largest supplier of cocoa beans worldwide. It also has a coastline rich in tropical fish, coral reefs, sharks, and sea-bed creatures including the loggerhead turtle, which is found nesting and foraging on the shores. To protect these creatures, the country has taken the lead in declaring its first protected marine area. This is …

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Republic of the Congo 46:29

1+ y ago46:29

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The Congo Basin rainforest is the second largest rainforest in the world. Conservation of these tropical rainforests is vital to the global climate. Republic of the Congo has one of the largest areas of tropical peatlands, a fragile ecosystem which removes carbon from the atmosphere and stores it. This helps to slow global warming. It is the 3rd la…

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Costa Rica 1:27:24

1+ y ago1:27:24

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Costa Rica is one of the most biodiverse countries in the world and has designated over 25 percent of its land area as protected via national parks and reserves. It has a very high literacy rate at 97%. It is also considered one of the happiest places in the world and one of the healthiest. · 00:00 – Intro · 00:50 – Bare Bones · 02:44 – Heart of th…

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DR Congo 1:39:00

1+ y ago1:39:00

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The Democratic Republic of the Congo is a country with the natural resources to be one of the world’s richest countries but is among the world’s 5 poorest. It has nearly half of the world’s cobalt supply, used in producing lithium-ion batteries that drive electric vehicles. Because of this DR Congo has been called “the Saudi Arabia of the electric …

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Comoros 1:05:34

1+ y ago1:05:34

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Comoros is an archipelago formed by 4 main volcanic islands, and many smaller ones. The plants here are so fragrant that the islands are often referred to as “the perfumed islands.” One plant contributing to this is the ylang-ylang flower, from which essential oils are extracted and used for perfume production. It is the second largest producer of …

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Colombia 1:52:47

1+ y ago1:52:47

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Colombia is often synonymous with the mythical city, El Dorado. It could also easily be called the Land of Coffee, in fact it includes a vast area of mountainous ranges called exactly that. This landscape has been declared the “Coffee Cultural Landscape” by UNESCO as a World Heritage site. It is third in terms of highest coffee production in the wo…

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China Part 2 1:39:56

1+ y ago1:39:56

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China is full of iconic features: The Great Wall, Pandas, Mahjong, Karaoke, Peking Man, Hong Kong, Shar-peis, Dragons, and Dynasties. It’s also the birthplace of paper, the compass, fireworks, gunpowder, printing, the seismoscope, the kite, tea, and much more. Learn how this country functions with the largest population in the world. · 00:26 – Intr…

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China Part 1 1:23:37

1+ y ago1:23:37

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China is full of iconic features: The Great Wall, Pandas, Mahjong, Karaoke, Peking Man, Hong Kong, Shar-peis, Dragons, and Dynasties. It’s also the birthplace of paper, the compass, fireworks, gunpowder, printing, the seismoscope, the kite, tea, and much more. Learn how this country functions with the largest population in the world. · 00:00 – Intr…

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Chile 2:00:47

1+ y ago2:00:47

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If you like Geoglyphs, or figures drawn in the landscape, the largest prehistoric human-like geoglyph, known as the Atacama Giant, is found in Chile. This country also has the oldest known site of human habitation in the Americas dating to as early as 16,500 BC. It is known as the country with the highest recorded number of UFO sightings and the go…

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Chad 1:12:18

1+ y ago1:12:18

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Chad is home to 2 UNESCO World Heritage sites. One is the Lakes of Ounianga, consisting of 18 lakes featuring different colors of water due to the chemical composition. These are found in the Sahara Desert and are supplied by so-called underground fossil water. The second is the Ennedi Massif with some of the most beautiful and unusual rock formati…

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Central African Republic 1:03:44

1+ y ago1:03:44

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Central African Republic is a nation in turmoil with armed militia and government-backed troops inflicting crimes on each other and on the citizens. It is the world’s second poorest country although it is rich in natural resources including diamonds, gold, oil, arable land, and timber. It’s also the world’s hungriest country. Life expectancy is the…

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Cape Verde 1:10:52

1+ y ago1:10:52

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Cape Verde is an island nation which was created by rising magma from the ocean. There is still an active volcano on one of the islands, and several other places where the ground is very warm or even hot. There are nearby underground volcanoes that have not yet reached the water’s surface and will likely add to these islands in the future. True to …

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Canada Part 2 1:03:06

1+ y ago1:03:06

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Being the 2nd largest country in the world, there are many things Canada has the most of or the largest of - such as having the most lakes in the world, having the highest tides and the place with the strongest current, having the most northern settlement, the largest wheat field, and the longest street. But it’s more famous for ice hockey, moose, …

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Canada Part 1 59:12

1+ y ago59:12

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Being the 2nd largest country in the world, there are many things Canada has the most of or the largest of - such as having the most lakes in the world, having the highest tides and the place with the strongest current, having the most northern settlement, the largest wheat field, and the longest street. But it’s more famous for ice hockey, moose, …

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Cameroon 1:16:09

2y ago1:16:09

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Cameroon has had a history of attacks by the Islamist terrorist group known as Boko Haram, who was responsible for the death of at least 1,000 in 2015. The country has one of the most diverse ecosystems in Africa. It has been confirmed by scientists that HIV originated here in wild chimpanzees. Some of its people practice spider divination, where t…

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Using up all those green tomatoes 10:11

2y ago10:11

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Thank you for visiting my canning cellar! Salsa! here’s the ingredients I used 10 lbs green tomatoes chopped 8 cups onions 2 teaspoons dried red pepper flakes 8 lg red peppers chopped 6 garlic cloves minced 1 cup dried basil 1 cup lime juice 1 cup lemon juice 1 cup apple cider vinegar 2 tablespoons salt 1 tablespoon cumin 4 tsp black pepper 1 table…

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Cambodia 1:31:19

2y ago1:31:19

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Cambodia has the largest religious structure ever built within its borders and was built to the Hindu god Vishnu. It’s home to many interesting and unique animal species including the first (and currently the only) species of terrestrial mollusk known to be bioluminescent. It’s also where the Aspara dance originated – a dance which is such a symbol…

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Pizza Sauce, Update on Evelyn's Jam! 4:53

2y ago4:53

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Pizza Sauce, Update on Evelyn's Jam What I used for equipment was my presto precise digital canner, my electronic postal scale, a dutch oven stovetop pot, a jar lifter, a canning funnel, a measure cup, a de-bubbler, a strainer, a wooden spoon, a dish towel, a vinegar soaked lint free cloth, small serrated knife. What I used for ingredients: 10 poun…

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Burundi 1:11:24

2y ago1:11:24

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Burundi has the world’s longest lake as its western border. And along that lake many have seen Gustave, a crocodile who is credited with eating hundreds of people over the course of his life which is estimated at being 60-100 years. The country has seen 2 mass genocides in its history. The people here enjoy banana beer, which is an important part o…

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Burkina Faso 1:12:07

2y ago1:12:07

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It is one of Africa’s largest producers of cotton, known as ‘white gold,’ by the local farmers. It has the largest elephant population in West Africa. The people are often called “the cowboys of West Africa” because of their love for horse riding. The white stallion is the country’s national symbol and indigenous people consider the horse to be a b…

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Blueberry Jam with my special guest 7:46

2y ago7:46

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Blueberry Jam! My friend Nancy generously picked and gifted us 4 pounds of blueberries. Evelyn plans on entering jam at the fair again this year, last year she won a blue ribbon for her raspberry jam. I measured the blueberries out into two bags of 6 cups each and froze them until she and I were able to do some canning. I had looked at the recipe I…

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Chai Tea Jelly 6:36

2y ago6:36

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Kori sent me a recipe for sweet tea jelly and I decided to make it using chai tea. Because I didn’t have the required liquid pectin, only powdered pectin, I thought I could substitute the powder. However, because the first pectin I saw in my cupboard was an already opened jar of low and no sugar pectin, I decided to use that. Don’t be me. Don’t mes…

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Bulgaria 1:31:14

2y ago1:31:14

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Bulgaria, full of ancient history, is home to the oldest European city, founded in 6000 BCE. Its culture includes folk songs often accompanied by bagpipes. This is such a significant cultural heritage that one such song was included in the infamous Voyager Golden Record, which journeyed into space onboard the Voyager spacecraft in 1977. Its populat…

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Brunei 1:08:11

2y ago1:08:11

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Brunei has luxurious rainforests teeming with colorful flora and fauna. It also has a history of great oil production and natural gas reserves. The kingdom is tax-free, a subsidized society, and its people enjoy one of the highest per capita incomes on earth. The same family has ruled over the country for 6 centuries. The ruler, or sultan, has asto…

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Plum Jam, Spicy Plum Sauce 8:13

2y ago8:13

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Plum Jam and Spicy Plum Sauce. I went by the recipe found in the Sure-jell brand of low or no sugar pectin. The difference in the makeup is the classic pectin requires a higher amount of sugar in order to set as the low/no sugar pectin will set without any added sugar due to the addition of dextrose in the product. So the pectins can’t be interchan…

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Brazil Part 2 1:00:10

2y ago1:00:10

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Brazil is the largest Lusophone (Portuguese-speaking) nation in the world and the only one in the Americas. Brazil has the largest Japanese community outside of Japan. Brazil has more animal and plant species than any other country in the world and is at the top among the 18 megadiverse countries. It hosts between 15 and 20 percent of the world’s b…

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Canning last year's tomatoes 6:31

2y ago6:31

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Canning last year's tomatoes! Here's how! I forgot to weigh the tomatoes that I froze last year, but I figure there were about 25ish pounds. To freeze, I simply rinsed them with water, cut off any blemishes, and froze in plastic bags. To use, what I did was pour each bag of tomatoes into a pot of hot tap water, just long enough for the water to all…

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Brazil Part 1 1:01:35

2y ago1:01:35

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Brazil is the largest Lusophone (Portuguese-speaking) nation in the world and the only one in the Americas. Brazil has the largest Japanese community outside of Japan. Brazil has more animal and plant species than any other country in the world and is at the top among the 18 megadiverse countries. It hosts between 15 and 20 percent of the world’s b…

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Botswana 1:14:54

2y ago1:14:54

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Botswana was, in 2016, named by Lonely Planet, as the top destination for tourists. It is likely because about 40% of its land is reserved under government protection, as natural areas in the form of sanctuaries, reserves, wildlife management areas, and national parks. One special area is the Kalahari Desert, with a delta that supports many species…

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Bosnia and Herzegovina 1:21:03

2y ago1:21:03

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In 1984, Bosnia and Herzegovina hosted the Olympics, in the city of Sarajevo, making it the first ever Winter Olympic Games held in a socialist state and a Slavic language-speaking country. It was also the first Olympics to take place in the Balkans. The Sarajevo Sahat Tower is a historic timepiece which is said to be the only clock in the world th…

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Pepper Jelly! 5:56

2y ago5:56

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This is season 2, episode 19, Pepper Jelly. This recipe was done on the water bath cycle of my digital canner, and of course you can use your regular water bath canner. For equipment I also used a dutch oven pot, pot holders, a canning funnel, canning jar lifter, a sharp knife, a cutting board, measure cups and spoons, my small food processor, and …

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Bolivia 1:25:33

2y ago1:25:33

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Bolivia is a country with 36 indigenous peoples and 37 official languages. It has the world’s largest salt flat. Besides supplying salt, it contains several other minerals of use. It is so large that after it rains the standing water becomes the earth’s largest mirror making it ideal for calibrating the altimeters for earth’s satellites. Nearby you…

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Pork Chops! 5:34

2y ago5:34

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Welcome to my canning cellar, where my goal is not to tell YOU how to can, but rather tell you how ‘I’ can. I am an advocate of following guidelines such as stated by the National Center for Home Food Preservation, and I’ll put the link in the show description, although I also explore other canning groups and websites to study and sometimes copy tr…

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1-Year Summary 11:51

2y ago11:51

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Check out Nations of the World Podcast 1-Year Milestones. Learn the motivation behind producing Nations of the World Podcast. Also in this episode, listen to a personal experience on hosting a Ukrainian family from Mariupol. · 00:00 – Intro · 00:26 – Why Produce Nations of the World Podcast? · 04:39 – 1-Year Milestones · 05:07 – Upcoming Goals · 06…

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Dilly Beans! 7:27

2+ y ago7:27

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Welcome to my canning cellar. My purpose is not to tell you HOW to can, but rather tell you how 'I' can. Please do your own research to find the canning processes that make you feel the most confident and safe. This is the original recipe as given to me to make 4 pints. 2 pounds green beans, washed, ends trimmed brine: 2.5 cups vinegar 2.5 cups wat…

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Ukraine Part 2 1:11:49

2+ y ago1:11:49

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Ukraine is known as the “Breadbasket of Europe” because of its extremely fertile soil, a black soil, called Chernozem. It has the deepest metro station in the world at 105.5 meters (346 feet). The largest airplane ever built was built here. It is a country responsible for many inventions and first successes such as hard disk drives, performing the …

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Mushrooms! 4:15

2+ y ago4:15

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Welcome to my canning cellar! This is where I don’t want to tell you how to can but rather tell you how I can. Everyone has to do his or her own research and use the information that makes them feel the most comfortable and confident. I utilize the guidelines put out by the national center for home food preservation which I’ll link to in the show d…

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Ukraine Part 1 56:25

2+ y ago56:25

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Ukraine is known as the “Breadbasket of Europe” because of its extremely fertile soil, a black soil, called Chernozem. It has the deepest metro station in the world at 105.5 meters (346 feet). The largest airplane ever built was built here. It is a country responsible for many inventions and first successes such as hard disk drives, performing the …

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French Onion Soup 7:05

2+ y ago7:05

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French Onion Soup! What I used for equipment was a large dutch frying pan, a large stock pot, a cutting board, a sharp knife, a canning funnel, a de-bubbler, a two cup measure cup, dish towels, potholders, the jar remover tongs and I ended up needing 9 quart jars. I used the Presto digital canner, again not good with the planning, which meant I had…

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