BETTER DEHYDRATING & DEXTERS

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August/September 2000
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Put grape residue deep in the compost to avoid attracting yellow jackets that are raising overwintering brood when concords ripen; they become aggressive when they smell souring fruit.

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To retain as much of that foxy concord tang as possible, put hot juice in sterilized freezer containers, cover, let cool, freeze and keep at 0°F. For grapeade: thaw and add an equal volume of water and sugar to taste.

To can, add sugar to taste; equal parts juice and white sugar (by weight) will make it jelly - sweet. Heat to a simmer and put in sterilized canning jars. Cover loosely with sterilized lids and process in a boiling water bath (or a pressure canner at 10 pounds) for 15 minutes for both pints and quarts.

Dear MOTHER,

I saw an article about 15 plus years ago inMOTHER EARTH NEWS on Dexter cattle. 1 got, fairly serious about getting a few to raise. Now it's going to be possible and I don't know where to get any information on who raises them. Your help would be greatly appreciated.

Paul R.
Tucson, AZ

Congratulations! For information on this ancient (first bred in Ireland) breed, which thrives in both warm and very cold climates, contact the American Dexter Cattle Association, 26804 Ebenezer, Concordia, MO, 64020. For more information, call or fax (660) 4637704, email info@dextercattle.org or visit http://www.dextercattle.org .

Best of luck.

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