Showcase Autumn’s Harvest Indoors (Continued from Page B 2) of the flowers and vegetables, it is not too late collect weeds, pods, and vines that have dried natu rally in fields, gardens, and back yards. Many roadside stands also offer natural materials at a nomi nal cost. Debbie Hartman and Sarah Vakili, both Master Gardeners, presented a workshop on pump kins, corn, and beans, which they dubbed “The Three Sisters.” “These Three Sisters’ were not brought to this country from another country but are native plants that sustained Native Americans and the colonists,” Hartman said. Com was of such value that it is reported to have been sold in Williamsburg for today’s eqiva lent of $3O a bushel. The presentation included a history of the “Three Sisters” and ideas for using them in reci pes and crafts. Many people like to dry apples to eat or to use in holiday deco rating. Here are step-by-step in structions from Alltrista Cor poration. • Read recipe instructions through before beginning pro- Dependable service In demanding . MMIIMBifn i'i - conditions. Rear Blades • 17 models in 6 series - from 48" to 120" widths •20 HP to 180 HP • Heavy-duty A-frames • Heavy-duty rolled moldboard • All models feature adjustable angle; some have tilt and offset capabilities Betts Equipment 3139 Windy Bush Road.Rt 232 New Hope, PA 18938 215-598-7501 Hoober, Inc. Mam Street Intercourse, PA 17534 717-768-8231 Hoober, Inc. East Mam Street McAlisterville, PA 17049 717-463-2191 Deerfield Ag & Turf Center, loc RR 2 Box 212 ' Watsontown, PA 17777 570-538-3557 1950 Fru,tv.„e P,ke Detlan Equipment Inc Lancaster, PA 17601 141 East Main St ’ 717-569-2500 Silverdale, PA 18962 215-257-5177 Thomas L. Dunlap Rt. 220, Mam St Exit Jersey Shore, PA 17740 570-398-1391 Native Americans preserved green beans for winter use by stringing them on heavy thread to dry for several weeks. Leather Britches Today, a popular craft, which the Master Gardeners referred to as leather britches, is stringing the green beans with red chili peppers and miniature ears of or namental com.” To string beans, chili peppers, and ornamental com, thread a craft needle with a double string of quilting thread, fishing line or floss. Tie a knot at one end. Pierce a green bean in the cen ter and pull it to the end of the string until it rests on the knot. Wrap the string around the bean once to secure it; since this is the bottom of the string of vege tables, you don’t want it to fall out. String 10 beans. String 10 red chili peppers. Put a 2-inch piece ear of min cess. Assemble equipment and ingredients before starting. Fol low guidelines for recipe prepar ation, drying, and storage. Do not make changes in recom mended guidelines. • A commercial or homemade Pennsylvania Eckroth Bros Farm Equip. Rd 2, Box 24A New Rmgold, PA 17960 570-943-2131 Eckroth Equipment Co 4910 Kernsville Rd Orefield, PA 18069 610-366-2095 Hines Equipment RT 220, Belwood, PA 814-742-8171 Keller Brothers R 7 Box 405 Lebanon, PA 17042 717-949-6501 Lehigh Ag Equipment, Inc, 6670 Ruppsville Rd., Allentown, PA 18106 610-398-2553 800-7779-3616 Dehydrating Apples Step-By-Step iature com on top of peppers. String 10 whole bay leaves on top of com. Repeat these layers three more times, finally adding an extra 10 beans on top. Tie a know at the top of vege tables. Make a loop for hanging. Hartman and Vakili also showed how to decorate a pump kin with pressed leaves, a looped comhusk wreath and a minia ture Indian corn starburst wreath. For those who are inter ested in recreating these crafts, the following books are recom mended: “Gifts and Crafts from the Garden,” by Maggie Oster, and “Handmade Gifts from a Country Garden.” Watch upcoming issues for more ideas on holiday cele brations shared during the Leba non Holiday program. Here is one of Hartman’s fa vorite recipes for gift giving and enjoying at home. electric dehydrator is the best method for drying food. An electric dehydrator yields the most reliable and consistent re sults. • Select fresh, high-quality, fully-ripe apples for d lying. landpnde com M.S. Yearsley & Sons West Chester, PA 610-696-2990 Pikeville Equipment Inc, RD 2, Oysterdale Road Oley, PA 19547 610-927-6277 Stoltzfus Farm Service Cochranville, PA 610-593-2407 Stouffer Bros Inc. 1066 Lincoln Way West Chambersburg, PA 17201 717-263-8424 New Jersey Rodio Tractor Sales North White Horse Pike Hammonton, N J 08037 609-561-0141 Warren County Service Center 228 Route 94, Blairtown, N J 908-362-6916 Spiced Pumpkin And Pecan Butter Zest (outer peel only, no white pith) of one orange 29-ounce can solid pack pumpkin with 'A cup water OR 3'/:-4 cups pumpkin puree prepared from scratch 3 tablespoons strained fresh orange juice 3 tablespoons strained fresh lemon juice 1 /z teaspoon ground cinnamon 'A teaspoon salt 'A teaspoon ground allspice 'A teaspoon ground ginger Pinch ground cloves 'A cup pecans or walnuts, lightly toasted (optional) Combine a heavy-bottomed stainless-steel or other nonreac tive saucepan the pumpkin (and water if using canned pumpkin) orange zest, sugar, orange juice, lemon juice, cinnamon, salt, all spice, ginger, and cloves. Bring to Wash, peel, and core apples. Cut into uniform, 'A-'A-inch rings or slices. • To prevent darkening, pre treat apple rings or slices by dip ping into an antioxidant solution. Use 1 cup lemon or lime juice to 1 quart water. Or, use a commer cial antioxidant following manu facturer’s instructions. Do not Lancaster Farming, Saturday, November 11, 2000-B3 a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly; lower heat and simmer the mixture, stirring constantly with a wooden spatu al, until it has become very thick, about IS minutes. Sample the butter and add a little more of any or all the spices, (remember the flavors will blossom in stor age). Add more sweetening if you desire. Stir in nuts and continue to cook another 2-3 minutes. Cool and fill attractive jars. Store up to four weeks in refrigerator. Yield approximately four cups. Note: To toast pecans or wal nuts: Spread the shelled nuts in a baking pan and bake about 5 minutes in 350 degree oven, stirring several times (they scorch easily). Bake just until they are slightly toasted and fra grant, not actually browned. Cool nuts to regain crispness be fore using them. Serve with cream cheese on bagels or bread. allow apples to remain in dip ping solution more than 10 min utes. Drain before drying. • Arrange apple rings or slices evenly on dehydrator trays, al lowing space between pieces for air circulation. Dry at 130-135-degrees until pliable. Drying time will vary depending on the moisture content of the apples, quality of the apples, volume being dried at one time, method of drying and the climate. • Store dehydrated apples in an airtight, moisture-proof con tainer. Home canning jars make excellent storage containers. Store in a cool, dry, dark place. Cooler temperatures, 50-70-degrees will help prolong shelf life.
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