storing minced garlic

sterlize canning jars - boiling water bath method

place jars and lids/rings in a boiling water bath for 10 min.

turn off the heat and wait till water cools down a bit. carefully remove the jars and lids/rings with canning tongs and dry them on a clean paper towel.

sterilize canning jars - dishwasher method

i usually wash and rinse my jars and bottles (and lids) by hand and place them in the dishwasher without dishwasher detergent.

then select a cycle with high temp "sanitize" option.

ripen green tomatoes indoors

pick the green tomatoes close to their full size. remove stems & leaves. wash and dry well.

store in a cool, dry place, check for any mold growth from time to time and.... that's pretty much it! they will eventually ripen and turn red.

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day 17

slice an onion - radial cuts

slice following the curve of the onion - root to stem - until your knife reaches the center or is perpendicular to the cutting board.

then flip the onion to save your fingers!