Thursday, November 24, 2016

Apple Cider Vinegar for Household Cleaning

Apple Cider Vinegar is free of chemicals and may be used  in the following manner for household cleaning.

  • Rinse your pet’s blankets with apple cider vinegar after washing.
  • Spray your dog’s kennel with apple cider vinegar after cleaning. It is chemical free and not harmful to your pets.
  • Mix half a cup apple cider vinegar with half a cup water and pour into a spray bottle.  Spray your dog with this mixture to get rid of fleas.















  • Remove odors from carpets with apple cider vinegar. Leave for half an hour and then vacuum.
  • Remove mildew from fridge door seals. Wipe down with full strength vinegar.
  • Mix one cup of apple cider with one cup water. Clean microwaves, kitchen surfaces and wall tiles with this solution.
  • To remove mildew on your shower curtain, add one cup of apple cider to the rinse water.
  • Remove grease from stoves with half cup vinegar mixed with half cup water.




Monday, November 14, 2016

Green Tomato and Apple Chutney

Green Tomato and Apple Chutney


















Delicious with a ham and cheese sandwich

1 ½ liters apple cider vinegar
1 kg green tomatoes
1 large onion
2 large apples peeled and cored cut into chunks
250g sultanas
1½ cups of brown sugar
50g mustard powder
 30g salt
25g ground ginger
25g crushed garlic
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
juice of two lemons

Slice the tomatoes, apples and onions thinly. Mix well with the other ingredients. Simmer for two hours or until well cooked and thick.

   


















Apple Chutney
Serve with roast pork

1 liter apple cider vinegar
1 kg apples peeled and cored
450g sugar
450g seedless raisins
2 teaspoonful sea salt
1 large onion
25g mustard powder
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Chop all the ingredients.
Boil for one hour or until soft
Pour into hot jars and seal.


Pickled Red Cabbage
















500g red cabbage, finely shredded
1 large onion peeled and finely sliced
80g sea salt
500 ml apple cider vinegar
shredded bay leaves
400g granulated sugar
1 tablespoon black peppercorns
 20g sliced fresh ginger
2tbsp all spice
Boil for one hour or until soft
Pour into hot jars and seal.