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How to Preserve Vine Leaves?
Sat 25-Sep-10
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irridium
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I've a friend who's vine has masses of leaves and she made a lovely grape jelly, but she has never thought of making use of the leaves. Can anyone help?

btw, this is my 1st postie on the forum!brightsparklystuff

Sat 25-Sep-10
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irridium said:

btw, this is my 1st postie on the forum!brightsparklystuff

 

Here's a link to preserving vine leaves.  .wave

Well done on posting your first topic!  I've welcomed you elsewhere..

I'll try that again!

Sat 25-Sep-10
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At least I can use this recipe even if my vines don't bother producing vines. Thanks TAcheers

Sat 25-Sep-10
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My pleasure Joanna!  Let us know how it turns out won't you?

I'll try that again!

Sat 25-Sep-10
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Will try and remember eeek

Mon 27-Sep-10
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hey toffee! thanks for the great link with v clear instructions and photos. I've passed them onto my friend and she's delighted she's got some advice. thanks.

Mon 27-Sep-10
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wave  All part of the service m'dear!  

I'll try that again!

Mon 27-Sep-10
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Got a few hundred stacked in blanched "cigars" and also stacked green vine leaves in the freezer. they work very well for dolmades/koupepia as well as wrapping in homemade quick cheeses.

Try using fig leaves too as they impart a very subtle taste and aroma to many foodstuffs..

Havent posted in a while but hello everybody I am still here but foraging is increasing at present and time is too short!!!... pressed 140kg of apples for cider and pomace goes straight to the geese!!! more apples from locals to come!!!!!!!

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Mon 27-Sep-10
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wave Hi Stephen!  So you went for farming the geese then?  Good to see you again and to know that you are busy foraging and making.

I'll try that again!

Tue 28-Sep-10
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When feed cost soar its great to be able to pick from hedgrows to bolster goose food!!... I'm keeping my eyes peeled for ash keys at the mo... hopefully I can get a few sacks before they fall!!!... Chanterelles are finished down here but puffballs are popping up everywhere!!!!!!!!

I will try and post in depth soon but Time is so scarce... Toodle pip Cottsmalls

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I have loads of Ash trees around me, I could send you some seeds...wink

I'll try that again!

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