• I’ve added a casual chat room to CookingBites as a place for off-topic banter, light conversation, and short-lived chit-chat that doesn’t belong in forum threads. The chat room is informal and lightly-to-not moderated, with messages being temporary, so it’s ideal for friendly back-and-forth that would otherwise derail discussions. Site rules still apply, but there’s no reporting system or expectation of post-by-post moderation - if something becomes uncomfortable, the right response is to step away. If a topic has substance or lasting value, it still belongs in the forums; everything else can head to chat.

What did you cook or eat today? (November 2025)

Status
Not open for further replies.
I've been commissioned by Mrs. Next Door Neighbor.
She wanted some of my Pickled Red Onion and Pickled Jalapenos to give as gifts.
IMG_1055.JPG

I don't know why, but it hit me... I haven't been sterilizing the jars these past, what, two times that I've made this just for her ... :ohmy: OH MY GAWD!!!
I could killed someone! GEEZZZZZ!!!
 
kaneohegirlinaz said:
I've been commissioned by Mrs. Next Door Neighbor.
She wanted some of my Pickled Red Onion and Pickled Jalapenos to give as gifts.
View attachment 137334
I don't know why, but it hit me... I haven't been sterilizing the jars these past, what, two times that I've made this just for her ... :ohmy: OH MY GAWD!!!
I could killed someone! GEEZZZZZ!!!
Click to expand...
Are they packed in vinegar?
 
I've neglected to washing sometimes but then I'm pouring boiling vinegar, mostly, in there. I keep meaning to get some pH test strips but I'm still here...

(Probably not a best practice to not wash.)
 
kaneohegirlinaz said:
This recipe I'm using is for Pickled Red Onion and we liked the brine so much, I use if for the Jalapenos too.
It's not a boiled brine, just "hot water", I dissolve the salt & sugar first and then add the ACV.
Click to expand...
There's lots of links out there but as long as your using a 1:1 on vinegar and water, by volume, and at least a 5% vinegar you should be alright.
 
What was on the table for brunch with my Neighborhood Gal Pal today:

IMG_1085.JPG


Guava Mimosa to start. I think they just whispered cheap sparkling wine over the top, it was very Guava forward.

IMG_1086.JPG


Chilaquiles with Green Sauce and American-style Scrambled Eggs on top for NGP

IMG_1087.JPG
IMG_1088.JPG


Chicken Saltimbocca Sandwich with a side Salad for Moi.
Very tasty and I love catching up with her... our mom's both live in the same Senior Living Community and are going the same trials and tribulations, so we compare notes and boost each other up.
 
Status
Not open for further replies.
Back
Top Bottom