tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468906973954014850.post6459432548517316624..comments2023-10-17T09:38:33.865+01:00Comments on Our New Life in the Country: Behind Closed DoorsSuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04177854521955532744noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468906973954014850.post-58466533336508294172014-01-08T16:43:48.414+00:002014-01-08T16:43:48.414+00:00Hi Sue, I know you posted this yonks ago, but i...Hi Sue, I know you posted this yonks ago, but i'm having a bit of a catch up whilst marooned by the floods! So hope you get this message...anyway, I wanted to ask how you make your tomato and garlic sauces, and how do you treat them in the jars to make sure they don't go off? I do make jam, so wondered if it was the same - hot sterile jars, fill with hot sauce, lids on tight and leave to cool and vacuum? Or do you boil the jars or sth afterwards? I'd be really grateful to know as I make pasta sauces at the moment but then freeze them to store, and my freezer space is about to reduce drastically! Also It would make it more convenient to use - no need to defrost first. Thanks for any tips - your blog is the light of my damp soggy life here in Somerset at the moment x Sarahmumofspartacushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01337576767486346994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468906973954014850.post-9912422255140938442012-07-11T13:15:13.804+01:002012-07-11T13:15:13.804+01:00I have pantry envy! We are hoping to convert the d...I have pantry envy! We are hoping to convert the downstairs loo into a pantry but it's at the bottom of a long list of jobs!Jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08805509603176943176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468906973954014850.post-39036748523391937272012-07-07T09:44:55.860+01:002012-07-07T09:44:55.860+01:00At the moment I just keep all our preserves in our...At the moment I just keep all our preserves in our welsh dresser. It looks pretty, but not much space - I dream of having a massive larder where I can keep all our preserves, jams and homebrew!<br /><br />The tomato and garlic looks great - would you be able to post a recipe? I really need to batch cook some pasta sauces for quick evening meals!PJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16178462341140360478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468906973954014850.post-32586594234553132142012-07-07T06:48:12.060+01:002012-07-07T06:48:12.060+01:00I dream of a big walk in pantry cupboard....anyway...I dream of a big walk in pantry cupboard....anyway, your cupboard looks great and well stocked! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468906973954014850.post-12497935080078372832012-07-06T22:55:34.230+01:002012-07-06T22:55:34.230+01:00We've got a little pantry in our new place but...We've got a little pantry in our new place but it's got the boiler in there and very little useful space. I need to make up a little shelving unit or something to put all my jams and chutneys on so I can be organised like you! Our pantry also currently has a mouse. This hasn't gone down well with me. mainly because it ate my muesil and I had to miss breakfast the other morning. It;s also eaten the chocolate off the traps without setting them off. I feel a bit Tom and Jerry!Kev Alvitihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04992625860900617194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468906973954014850.post-53881304258482313612012-07-06T14:34:36.402+01:002012-07-06T14:34:36.402+01:00good to be organised.good to be organised.BadPennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09889591351222591488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468906973954014850.post-49640003399456836392012-07-06T13:38:40.564+01:002012-07-06T13:38:40.564+01:00I see you didn't dare show us the "before...I see you didn't dare show us the "before" pic....very wise!!<br />Jane xxJane and Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08102086552682194819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468906973954014850.post-78063074006965584232012-07-06T13:18:40.608+01:002012-07-06T13:18:40.608+01:00Love to save those jam jars too! One of these day...Love to save those jam jars too! One of these days I'll get done sorting the stuff we moved....Alex Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15562233895276078957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468906973954014850.post-55738778285373300422012-07-06T12:44:36.912+01:002012-07-06T12:44:36.912+01:00I have a huge walk in pantry, (it even has a windo...I have a huge walk in pantry, (it even has a window lol) and it is big enough for everything. I also keep some jars of preserve etc in an antique ice box from many years ago. I would really love an underground cellar to keep things in :)<br /><br />xTaniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10176661940614462611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468906973954014850.post-86642335523091113672012-07-06T11:47:09.480+01:002012-07-06T11:47:09.480+01:00we are lucky to have a walk in pantry but even wit...we are lucky to have a walk in pantry but even with that I have to use the laundry room where I have extra shelves, top of bedroom closets and the linen closet. I would love one big room to house it all!!Debbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17319991952705204675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468906973954014850.post-36015093542040021162012-07-06T09:11:55.906+01:002012-07-06T09:11:55.906+01:00hiya Sue
I'm lucky enough to have a walk-in l...hiya Sue<br /><br />I'm lucky enough to have a walk-in larder which is large enough (or small and cramped, depending which way you look at it!) to house fridge and microwave which is just as well cos all I have in the kitchen is a dresser.<br /><br />A friend of mine has the best idea tho- she has a small thatched cottage with tiny kitchen at the front and since they moved the front entrance to the side she uses her old front porch as a larder- just took out the little windows and sealed the door and it REALLY keeps food cool!<br /><br />have a lovely weekend<br />xxted and bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08420272135724099182noreply@blogger.com