tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-603055518123606194.post4613592878566915962..comments2024-03-28T09:22:44.210-04:00Comments on Gardening along the creek...: Ruby Jewels: Pomegranatedariushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12905692094664443489noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-603055518123606194.post-59951662793200931782010-12-13T10:26:47.585-05:002010-12-13T10:26:47.585-05:00I don't like relying on a freezer at all, fear...I don't like relying on a freezer at all, fearing long power outages...but I use it anyway.<br /><br />I'm trying to make wine, first time since 30 years ago, forgot everything I once knew! Mine are fruits, not grapes, although I do have a no-name local grape vine that covers one shed.dariushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12905692094664443489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-603055518123606194.post-61957704466739458812010-12-13T08:24:51.652-05:002010-12-13T08:24:51.652-05:00Don't know how heat stable antioxidants are, b...Don't know how heat stable antioxidants are, but if it's easier, cheaper & more available, I figure I'll end up eating more of whatever & thereby take in more. <br /><br />I suppose one could to a low heat pasteurization (like for milk) & freeze the juice... I just don't like to rely on electricity or fill up my freezer w/liquid. But that's just me. =0)<br /><br />Or one could figure out how to make wine... LOL Apparently it is possible to actually give concord grapes a dry finish, rather than the sickly sweet one so commonly known.DonkeyBusterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03663621929565084473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-603055518123606194.post-89058978728528820922010-12-12T09:32:36.148-05:002010-12-12T09:32:36.148-05:00You are right about antioxidents home-grown. I alw...You are right about antioxidents home-grown. I always wonder how many are killed in processing.<br /><br />Sorry the chart runs too wide, but if I reduce it, no one will be able to read the text under the glasses.dariushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12905692094664443489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-603055518123606194.post-6901376211353994962010-12-12T09:11:37.314-05:002010-12-12T09:11:37.314-05:00Interesting. Seeing that chart of relative antioxi...Interesting. Seeing that chart of relative antioxidant levels sends me in search of info on whether or not concord grapes will grow up here... better an antioxidant on the land than one in the store. LOL<br /><br />A great way to have some pomegranate seeds on hand for recipes, too. Thanks!DonkeyBusterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03663621929565084473noreply@blogger.com