How to make tomato paste from scratch

Ever wondered how to make tomato paste? Tomato paste, thicker than tomato sauce, is essential for many recipes. Luckily, you don't have to buy it in the store; with this tomato paste recipe, you can make it right at home with tomatoes you've grown (or...

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Make sugar with sugar beets

At first glance, making sugar from scratch seems impractical for most people -- sugar cane doesn't grow easily in their climate. But those people have another option: sugar beets. To start the process of making beet sugar, make sure you grow sugar...

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Nettles: More useful than you think

Stinging nettles are practically the scourge of the earth. The little buggers are rightfully considered an annoying weed. While not as despised as poison ivy, the nettle's penchant for blemishing people's skin with itchy welts hasn't won the plant...

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How to make homemade peanut butter

You can buy a jar of peanut butter at the store, but do you know everything food manufacturers add to that peanut butter?   When you make peanut butter at home, you can rest assured knowing every ingredient added. Check out the video below to learn how to make your own homemade peanut butter.   ch_client = "asimovman"; ch_width = 550; ch_height = 250; ch_sid = "Chitika Default";...

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