tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5886770962693197798.post2139688795963888744..comments2024-03-27T05:17:20.154-07:00Comments on Janemactats: DehydrationJane McLellanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17221433363521511688noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5886770962693197798.post-40999892149369638182019-09-27T03:09:54.921-07:002019-09-27T03:09:54.921-07:00There was a bit of a smell when Jack cut the onion...There was a bit of a smell when Jack cut the onions in the kitchen, but it’s fine now they’re outside. You could do the cutting outside. Jane McLellanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17221433363521511688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5886770962693197798.post-37718112759349275222019-09-27T01:25:43.531-07:002019-09-27T01:25:43.531-07:00The Jain community sun-dries a lot of veggies in a...The Jain community sun-dries a lot of veggies in a similar manner for winters and especially monsoon season. (They don't eat stuff that grows under the ground and follow very strict mealtimes. The more devout still do. It is their creed of nonviolence towards all, including microbes). These are stored in airtight containers and hydrated before cooking.<br /><br />My question -- didn't the onions smell up the whole place? I ask because I've long wanted to dry garlic, but never gathered the courage....don't want the smell to permeate the house.muskaanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13125166115615109271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5886770962693197798.post-75852589699287569962019-09-26T07:16:03.459-07:002019-09-26T07:16:03.459-07:00Oh that’s encouraging!Oh that’s encouraging!Jane McLellanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17221433363521511688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5886770962693197798.post-36132755607658516142019-09-26T07:03:00.498-07:002019-09-26T07:03:00.498-07:00What a clever way to preserve them! I use dried on...What a clever way to preserve them! I use dried onions all the time. Cooking for just 1 or 2 portions demands smaller amounts of ingredients. Using the dried means I don't have half an onion in the fridge for days! Enjoy them!picotsnkeyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16760734249268598342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5886770962693197798.post-30381546943962221292019-09-26T03:58:46.422-07:002019-09-26T03:58:46.422-07:00I know I'm hopeless at remembering to use vege...I know I'm hopeless at remembering to use veges from the freezer, I'm hoping that having in the cupboard I'll come across them and use them!Jane McLellanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17221433363521511688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5886770962693197798.post-66017365985756944862019-09-26T03:57:34.168-07:002019-09-26T03:57:34.168-07:00That makes sense in Fall, I don't think it wou...That makes sense in Fall, I don't think it would work here once the rains start. Not sure why Jack has onions bolting in Spring! Jane McLellanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17221433363521511688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5886770962693197798.post-32277673598893284992019-09-26T03:52:18.836-07:002019-09-26T03:52:18.836-07:00Hmmm... I hadn't thought of drying onions. Dav...Hmmm... I hadn't thought of drying onions. Dave had a nice crop of them this year. I'll be cleaning them and putting them in bags to hang in the basement over the next few days.Lace-lovin' Librarian ~ Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06032689683092213368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5886770962693197798.post-11516707922596202322019-09-26T03:50:08.840-07:002019-09-26T03:50:08.840-07:00Great idea. Remembering to use them is going to b...Great idea. Remembering to use them is going to be the hard part. Thought you might use some for dying yarn or thread.Jane Eborallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05129528958253092545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5886770962693197798.post-12289806137909352792019-09-26T03:47:44.392-07:002019-09-26T03:47:44.392-07:00Soup, soup, soup! These look great!Soup, soup, soup! These look great!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18233085963261824773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5886770962693197798.post-32300844796820110902019-09-26T03:44:46.287-07:002019-09-26T03:44:46.287-07:00I've never seen onions being dried this way! I...I've never seen onions being dried this way! I know that there are special dehydrators for the job, but this method is new to me! You could have chopped them up and frozen them,I am always incredulous when I see packets of chopped onions and even sliced mushrooms in the freezer at the supermarket.Maureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02383223698959645624noreply@blogger.com