Vinegar Making: Mint Dandelion Pansy

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@gregkeys3827 2 года назад

I tried making vinegar but I must have done something wrong. Probably not enough sugars. But what I wanted to comment on is I always use white store-bought vinegar in place of fabric softener in the washing machine. We hate hate hate the perfume in dryer sheets and there is absolutely no odor from the vinegar. In fact, without it my bath towels begin to smell mildew-ie after one or two uses. Now I'm going to make some lemon vinegar to see if I can get a good lemon fragrance on my laundry.

@christiebetts4970 6 лет назад

You are such a wonderful teacher Heidi !

@RainCountryHomestead 6 лет назад

Thank you Christie!

@sharriceowens913 Год назад

She really is...a natural teacher

@idahoplantlady 3 года назад

Starting the vinegar play list. Enjoying my Monday morning

@denisestott328 6 лет назад

Great video. I thought making vinegar would be complicated. Thanks for explaining it so well.

@PsychicSanctuary 3 года назад

Started my first vinegar last week, windfall apples and rowen berries from the garden, with lemon peal. And oh the wonderful smell when i walk into the kitchen of a morn! You didn't tell us what tremendous fun this is too Heidi...Bless you for the sharing of this xxx

@valerieescabi6104 Год назад

Thank you Heidi ❤❤ I love your videos and thank you

@cindyward5133 2 года назад

Awesome tip on the bread making!

@patmaier6917 6 лет назад

So much information. Have made vinegar once. Just finished it, it had a strong vinegar smell. Learned I need the strips and add more sugar. Thanks so much. My red wine vinegar smells great.

@beckysilky2868 6 лет назад

I so love your videos, you make me think outside the box 😊

@RainCountryHomestead 6 лет назад

Thank you Becky! :D

@claudiaibarra7065 3 года назад

I just made my first homemade lavender and rosemary vinegar, thanks to you and your wonderful channel💕💐thank you for sharing your knowledge.

@Duncan1900Homestead 6 лет назад

Great video. I just love learning all the different vinegar ans herbal recipes you use.

@RainCountryHomestead 6 лет назад

Thank you! :D

@susankarnes2100 3 года назад

Live ur teachings. My apple vinegar seem to doing better since I've started stiring 2x day. Ty so much. Smells great. U r wonderful. God Bless you and your family.

@janebarbour405 6 лет назад

I always learn something new from you 😊. Hmmmm......vinegar. I think down the road. Thanks for such good information Heidi. Take care. 👩‍🌾

@RainCountryHomestead 6 лет назад

Thank you Jane!

@brendaweaver6294 6 лет назад

Thank you for the vinegar inspiration Heidi! I have made my own ACV twice now. The 2nd being way better than the 1st. Sharing how you make different kinds and what you do with them is so helpful. Have a great day and keep smiling!😁

@RainCountryHomestead 6 лет назад

Thank you Brenda and I hope you have a wonderful day as well :D

@brendaweaver6294 6 лет назад

Rain Country Thanks Heidi! Putting up a bunch of foraged food and medicine today. Always a good day!

@RainCountryHomestead 6 лет назад

Nice!

@tennesseegirl1215 6 лет назад

Thanks Heidi, great video, a wealth of info, blessings

@RainCountryHomestead 6 лет назад

Thank you!

@brandywilson7612 6 лет назад

Great information! Thanks for sharing!! Would love your recipes for bread and biscuits! 👌

@RainCountryHomestead 6 лет назад

I do have video recipes out there for biscuits, yeast bread, and even bread made from my own fermentation starter in replace of dry store bought yeast. I also have ones on cinnamon rolls and pumpkin bread along with the tortillas.

@loboalamo 5 лет назад

This is probably the 4th or 5th time I use this. Thanks so much. :-)

@christyjohnson6967 5 лет назад

I learn something every time I tune in! Thank you!

@ediemurray1692 3 года назад

@thedoover6520 Год назад

I had a bag of sunflower lecithin in my Amazon cart. I was going to use it for bread making. I deleted it because I learned from this video that I can use vinegar for the same purpose. Thank you!

@joybickerstaff194 5 лет назад

Hi ya Heidi! Oh wow, my brain could not retain all this, it could not keep up, LOL, I realize there was so much information on this topic, and the little x u had to cram it all in, ha, thank goodness I learned this past week (well still learning) on saving videos to a playlist (don’t know y others goes to urs and urs to others, hmm) anyway, this is very interesting, saved it and will probably watch many x’s. This is awesome info Heidi. Thank u

@RainCountryHomestead 5 лет назад

Thank you Joy :)

@edieboudreau9637 6 лет назад

That lavender vinegar might be good in sugar cookies or a cake for a tea or potluck.

@peachesfireside178 3 года назад

Thank you Heidi for everything you put on about dandelions!!! They just are just about our favorite thing to eat. Dandelion flowers in our eggs is a favorite. We have 118 outside right now ready to be picked and I think dandelion vinegar is what they will be for. I have noticed in several of your videos you mention you do not eat breakfast. I was wondering if you are doing intermittent fasting?

@RainCountryHomestead 3 года назад

That is something I have done off and on since I was a teen so about 38 years, long before I knew anyone else ever did it or that it even had a name for it

@valerieescabi6104 Год назад

H Heidi God is good all the time amen. Hallelujah.❤❤

@cmaranatha9890 3 месяца назад

I am frugal almost to a fault. When beginning to make water kefir last summer, to get swing-top bottles, for less than buying brand new, I bought the bottled lemonade from Aldi that's imported from France and in swing-top bottles. At some point, while buying more bottles, they went on sale. So I paid $2 to $3 per bottle. Currently, they are $5+ per bottle on Amazon.

@jkid9942 6 лет назад

I’ve been so inspired by you that I’ve tried some experiments. The first was when I went out to collect rose petals, but the storms had blown them all off. So I tried making vinegar with the leaves instead. (This is a rugosa I’m going to cut back anyway.) So far so good! They’re still at the bubbly stage, so we’ll see how it ends up. The second was the sugar. I had a jar of brown rice syrup from 1998. And guess what? It worked great as the sugar in my starter, and in a citrus vinegar! I hate to throw anything away, so it was nice to get a good use for it. This has been so fun! Thanks for opening my eyes😁

@RainCountryHomestead 6 лет назад

Nice! Thank you for sharing that :D

@edieboudreau9637 6 лет назад

J Kid that rugosa produces rosehips. Great for all sorts of things including jelly.

@FaithfulPracticalHomesteading 6 месяцев назад

You have just made a lightbulb go on for me! I have a bottle of cane syrup a neighbor gifted us some 10 years ago. I wonder if that would work for making vinegar?

@jkid9942 6 месяцев назад

@@FaithfulPracticalHomesteading I don’t see why not!

@FaithfulPracticalHomesteading 6 месяцев назад

@@jkid9942 How much syrup did you use in place of the sugar?

@melodyjogibson6791 4 года назад

Love learning and them doing it from you. Are these jars quarts or half gallon size. For sugar measurement

@RainCountryHomestead 4 года назад

These are half gallon :)

@CrimsonDip 6 лет назад

I don't know why but I never get tired of your fermenting videos lol, btw I always have Kahm yeast growing in most of my ferments [vinegars/lactofermented veggies ...] and I want to know if there's something that I can do to avoid it, since I noticed that it makes my ferments have a funky off-taste which I'm not a fan of, My last batch had some on top and I can't enjoy it in my water anymore.

@RainCountryHomestead 6 лет назад

I never worry about my vinegar but I rarely have issues with my veggies but I also keep them in the fridge when they are done fermenting.

@dandana4647 Год назад

thank you so much for your teaching about the different uses of vinegars ..however i would like to add that some vinagar in your washing machine enhances the colors of your clothes ..the lavender giving an interesting scent to your bed sheets ….however no vinagar when washing clothes with elastic ….I also use some diluted vinagar in my dishwasher every time i wash dishes …💐

@RainCountryHomestead Год назад

Yes, I do the same and use vinegar for many other things as well: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-D0Id73YiV1s.html

@johnshawngrubb4675 4 года назад

How do I know it won’t blow up in my jar once I strain it off? Also, how about using the citrus vinegar for the rinse cycle in my laundry? Thanks for ALL the info!!❤️

@RainCountryHomestead 4 года назад

Never had one blow up on me. Yes, I mention using the citrus vinegar in my laundry several times in various videos. I also have a video just on the many uses for homemade vinegar: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-D0Id73YiV1s.html

@Keiths1234 6 лет назад

I take a dose of apple cider vinegar every morning and it seems to helps with my skin problems and also it helps with my sugar as a diabetic thank you for sharing I'm looking forward to making my some of my own and God bless you for sharing

@jerrythrelkeld5503 3 года назад

Sorry to be a pest, but can you use dried herbs from Starwest to make vinegar? If you can, follow the same sugar additions as in the video for fresh herbs? Thank you so much for all the work in making these videos, you are truly a blessing :-}

@RainCountryHomestead 3 года назад

Yes, you can use dried herbs and yes the sugar ratio for size jar should be the same. The amount of herbs you add is up to you.

@1943sumrallgirl 5 лет назад

Can you use distilled water? Thank you for these great information videos I am so sorry I didn't have all this information when I was younger.

@RainCountryHomestead 5 лет назад

Yes, distilled water is great :D

@1943sumrallgirl 5 лет назад

@@RainCountryHomestead Thanks you.

@bethaspell1827 6 лет назад

So interesting

@bethaspell1827 6 лет назад

I think it might be good in a stuffing

@bethaspell1827 6 лет назад

I'm talking about the sage Apple vinegar

@lukejones1244 4 года назад

I recommend using salt to wash your hair, which you can make from woodash, or sea water.

@RainCountryHomestead 4 года назад

Thanks but I have been very happy with my homemade herbal shampoo and homemade vinegar. My hair has done great on these.

@sweetdweams 6 лет назад

Thank you. Can you use distilled water? Sorry a couple more questions do you dilute the vinegar in the spray bottle for cleaning and how long does the vinegar last? Thank you. God Bless.

@RainCountryHomestead 6 лет назад

Yes, you can use distilled water and I do not dilute the vinegar in the spray bottle but I dilute it when using it as a hair wash by adding about a 1/4 or so do a small squirt bottle and then topping off with water before working through my hair. When shampooing my carpets, I add about a half cup or more to the tank of hot water on my machine.

@sweetdweams 6 лет назад

Rain Country thank you

@judeenxuto6334 3 месяца назад

Could you explain how you use your vinegar for your hair? Is it meant to substitute shampoo or use it after washing with shampoo? I have made varios vinegars, loquat citrus fruits, quince and more. I live in the mountains of Spain and have access to much fruit and herbs. Another question - why does my orange vinegar have a thick layer of a white substance on the bottom, plus what seems to be a scoby on top? They smell wonderful, not mildewy or fowl. Thank you so much.

@RainCountryHomestead 3 месяца назад

I cover how I use it for my hair in this video: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-agEOmz9h90o.html The white substance is simply from the pith and nothing to worry about and yes, you will likely get a SCOBY on the top

@lindadechow3703 4 года назад

This is great and I am on to making my vinegar now-first time I'm so excited. You mentioned that you filter your rain water. I am now collecting rain water (legal in CO up to 110 gal) and will have a collection system soon. Right now I just have a clean bucket with screening clipped to the top. I purchased a Britta pitcher filter for temporary filtering, but need something much more long lasting; how do you filter your rain water? I know there has to be a better way, like a charcoal filter, or something. Thanks again for everything.

@RainCountryHomestead 4 года назад

We use Berkey filters. While I do not have a full video on our set up I do talk about it a bit in this video here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-PiprKTwdBfU.html

@src3360 4 года назад

Why would it be illegal to collect rain water???

@lindadechow3703 4 года назад

@@src3360 I have no idea. The documents outlining how it can be collected stated something about rainwater being needed for city purposes, although how that impacts us in a suburb of Denver, I have no idea.

@RainCountryHomestead 4 года назад

@@src3360 It is in some states. Technically in WA it is but many counties allow it. Big Guv thinks they own what falls from the sky.

@src3360 4 года назад

Rain Country Wow, I had no idea! 😬😬😬 I’m in Florida and have rain barrels to store rain in so I can water my gardens. It pours rain for a few months then dries out and having the rain barrels I don’t have to use the city water to water everything. So much for the land of the free 😩

@cabinfevernanna5897 3 года назад

For cleaning spray bottles, do you dilute it? If so... whats the ratio of water to vinegar?

@RainCountryHomestead 3 года назад

You can but I do not dilute.

@designsbydawn976 5 лет назад

Tfs, love your videos. Where would I get PH sticks?

@RainCountryHomestead 5 лет назад

I was sure I had linked them in the description box but see they are not there. I went to find the ones I use now and they are not available but here are the first ones I bought, they work well but do not have as high a range of testing as the other ones: amzn.to/2HXPPdX I will go ahead and link to the ones I use now so you can see them and maybe find them elsewhere: amzn.to/2I1Ni2q

@designsbydawn976 5 лет назад

@@RainCountryHomestead , thank you so much Heidi 💞God Bless

@TeeFlory 6 лет назад

Mine is still bubbly, so I should add a little more sugar and cover it with the cloth and let it sit until the bubbling stops? Love and prayers💗😊

@RainCountryHomestead 6 лет назад

You can add the sugar while it is still bubbly if you are wanting a stronger vinegar, I think that is actually the best time to do it :)

@TeeFlory 6 лет назад

Rain Country Thank you so much💗

@donnareeves5894 9 месяцев назад

What if your pH is lower, say like around 2.0? And my 1/2 gallon jars have a lot of sentiment at the bottom, should I strain out some more of that? Also, all jars have what I thought was Cam yeast and it turned out to be a little more like scoby.

@RainCountryHomestead 9 месяцев назад

That just means it is a stronger vinegar and that is good.

@greenwithoutborders-gwb5506 4 года назад

For how long vinegar bacteria will stay alive? Is it necessary to add sweeteners to feed stored vinegar? Thank you.

@RainCountryHomestead 4 года назад

Once it is vinegar, it stays vinegar, it is not like a ferment that you want to keep alive. Standard ferments will turn to vinegar if not fed.

@MysticalLoveAndLight 11 месяцев назад

Hello Heidi.. Thank you for all the information.. When you mentioned Bread… I thought of a question… After you’ve made the bread how do you store it for the next day??? I know it sounds silly but for someone that’s never made bread before and wanting to learn once the bread cools off how do you store it to keep it from getting hard overnight … Thank you in advance.,, Blessings

@RainCountryHomestead 11 месяцев назад

We only cut slices of bread as needed then turn the bread cut side down on the cutting board and cover the loaf with a cloth

@MysticalLoveAndLight 11 месяцев назад

@@RainCountryHomestead ok ok thank you so much… I’m gonna try making a loaf this weekend… Blessings

@nancymcshane3501 2 года назад

Mine stopped bubbling today. Should I continue stirring every day? Strain now and rebottle, or leave it alone two more weeks?

@RainCountryHomestead 2 года назад

It needs to finish because it is likely only in the alcohol phase and needs that continued O2 exposure to turn to vinegar. Still a good idea to stir daily to help it along

@melodyjogibson6791 3 года назад

Vinegar being a ferment does it magnify the attributes of that herb? Would it also have the probiotics? I have made carrot top vinegar, then infused carrot tops in that as a supplement.

@RainCountryHomestead 3 года назад

Yes, vinegar does have probiotics, especially if you stop the process a little bit early while it is still fizzy.

@melodyjogibson6791 3 года назад

Wow , thanks so much for your response!!!❤

@Floralandgreens9528 6 лет назад

Another question is where do you buy your pH test strips? Thank you lots :)

@RainCountryHomestead 6 лет назад

I found mine on Amazon, they say for urine and saliva but will work for vinegar or anything else: amzn.to/2LOyaEd

@countrygalinthecity 6 лет назад

For the herbal vinegars...is it best to use fresh or can you use dehydrated ....flowers, mints, ect?

@RainCountryHomestead 6 лет назад

I would say it is best to use fresh but you can make vinegar from dehydrated fruits, flowers, and herbs

@countrygalinthecity 6 лет назад

I'll go ahead and use fresh while I have it...was just wondering in case winter blues would have me doing vinegars...lol. Absolutely love the vinegars I have learned to make from watching your inspiring videos...Thank you so much.

@andrewyek 3 года назад

Great video. I don't know PH tester can be in contact directly to the food that we consume. ph tester always looses it color into the liquid that i test.. maybe yours is food grade type.

@RainCountryHomestead 3 года назад

Yes, it is best to remove a bit out and test it separately

@lukejones1244 4 года назад

Have you tried using lactic acid, from ferments, as a vinegar?

@RainCountryHomestead 4 года назад

I tried the liquid from my ferments and I make a lot of vinegar from scraps and herbs and the liquid from my ferments would not work as well for cleaning and other things I use vinegar for because most of my ferments have a lot of spices in them that I would not want in all the various things I use vinegar in, some maybe, like the homemade mayonnaise or salad dressings, or maybe the occasional batch of cheese

@debarnold5019 6 лет назад

I really want to make the peach vinegar you mentioned. You also said not to use sugar when using fruit. So do i just put chunks of peaches in water? Is it also alright to use "spent" peaches?

@RainCountryHomestead 6 лет назад

I do not recall saying not to use sugar, sugar may be needed with some fruits and also depending on how much fruit you use. When using fruit scraps, low sugar fruits, or a low volume of fruit, it is best to add at least a 1/4 cup of sugar per half gallon jar to get a strong vinegar, otherwise your vinegar may turn out very weak. As far as the spent fruits, you can use them however you want but most of the fruit flavor will be gone from them and they will only taste like sour fiber. I find it best to feed the spent fruits to the chickens. It is all very good for them and it is not going to waist. If you do not have livestock to feed them to, then you can simply compost. This is what I did for years before we got our chickens

@claudiaputnam9550 2 месяца назад

Can frozen fruits be used to make vinegar?

@lauritan66 2 месяца назад

What size jar are you using, please? It looks bigger than a quart. Thank you for this video, I think I will try to make the herbal vinegar.

@RainCountryHomestead 2 месяца назад

I always use a half gallon. Please check out my most recent and thorough vinegar video: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-XQ2O-pt1EVs.html

@lauritan66 2 месяца назад

@@RainCountryHomesteadthank you for your reply. I’m excited about trying to make my own vinegar. And I will check out the other video as well. I’m loving your channel!

@LynnMTHA 2 года назад

What is the acid level suggested for pickling?

@RainCountryHomestead 2 года назад

5% or a pH of 3.5 or lower

@ElizabethMartinez-sr4rc 2 года назад

can be used with dark brown sugar, wondering, I will like to know

@RainCountryHomestead 2 года назад

You can but it is important to understand that sugars with a high mineral content can often slow or stop a ferment. This includes dark brown sugar as it is high in molasses. I am not saying it will not work, just something to keep in mind

@lkgfresh7919 2 года назад

Can you use dried herbs?

@RainCountryHomestead 2 года назад

Yes, you sure can! :D

@kamikowalker674 5 лет назад

The Apple is Sage vinegar you made did you have to add sugar to that one as well or was the apples sweet enough

@RainCountryHomestead 5 лет назад

Yes, I added sugar, our apples are not real sweet apples but even if I use sweet apples, I usually still add a bit of sugar because that gives a more acidic vinegar

@kamikowalker674 5 лет назад

Thank you

@Smashley18 5 лет назад

Can you use amber jugs and just chop up the apple peels really small if you don’t have jars with large openings? I have 11 32 ounces amber jars. I’ve never made vinegar but Thought I’d utilize the containers I have to save money but if necessary I’ll go buy jars with larger openings.

@RainCountryHomestead 5 лет назад

You can use any container but the problem with smaller opening is getting all the pieces out and cleaning them, so that is something to consider

@Smashley18 5 лет назад

Thank you! This maybe a silly question but since apples have a lot of sugar in them is it necessary to add raw sugar to it? I tried googling this but couldn’t find an answer and the sources I found didn’t emphasize using sugar so I wasn’t sure if I could get away with not using sugar.

@user-fd3wl1pr7s 3 года назад

I have a question about Aloe Vera - I am doing up a half gallon and i drained teh leaves of the yellow liquid before cutting it into chunks and adding sugar. its smelling really earthy rather than the alchool of the apples that i did last time. if it doesn't seem to be bubbling can i add more sugar again? i used about 1/4 cup.

@RainCountryHomestead 3 года назад

How large was the jar and how long has it been going? When I am making herbal vinegars without fruit, I find it best to add 1/2 cup to 1/2 gallon. However, I have made vinegar blends with marshmallow and aloe and find they are a bit more sluggish in fermenting but they do bubble. The smell is different, as one can expect.

@user-fd3wl1pr7s 3 года назад

@@RainCountryHomestead Thank you for the quick reply. its in a 1 gallon container and I only fill it 3/4 with water and a good 4" of aloe. I had to use the leaves so it was the easiest thing I could think of. I will be doing some raison vinegar next. THank you!

@SaturdaySoul 2 года назад

So, if it doesn't bubble or stops, add more sugar?

@RainCountryHomestead 2 года назад

If it stops bubbling around the two week mark, just leave it. If it does not start bubbling by day 4 or 5 it may mean there is already too much sugar. So adding sugar in either case is not a good idea

@DiamondBabyPrincess 3 года назад

Hi I Made some raisin vinegar and it is a few days before it is complete. I have been doing the stir method but still have a white film over the top. Is it mold and should I remove it

@RainCountryHomestead 3 года назад

If it has a translucent look to it, it is just the mother and that means it is healthy

@cmccarver56 2 года назад

Do you have to burp those bottles once you strain it?

@RainCountryHomestead 2 года назад

If it is completed, there is no reason to burp it

@margaretpadley7834 4 года назад

I have a lot of dried rose petals, can I use them in a vinegar

@RainCountryHomestead 4 года назад

Yes, dried herbs and fruits can be used in making vinegar

@anthonyburdine1061 5 лет назад

Have you tried different types of sage ? Which would be best ?

@RainCountryHomestead 5 лет назад

I have only used the common garden sage that I grow myself but one could use other varieties as well, it should not matter much

@anthonyburdine1061 5 лет назад

@@RainCountryHomestead I only have Russian sage right now.

@rhondacoughlin2882 3 года назад

Did you have success with adding sugar later to get 5 percent vinegar?

@RainCountryHomestead 3 года назад

When using herbs to make vinegar, you MUST add sugar, it should even be added when using fruit scraps as there is usually not enough sugar in them to yield a high acidic vinegar. However, I no longer add more sugar part way through, only at the beginning.

@michelleford9951 5 лет назад

Is it best to use clear or color bottle

@RainCountryHomestead 5 лет назад

You can use a dark bottle if you want, in fact dark is best if you keep it stored in a place where a lot of light can get to it

@sharriceowens913 Год назад

If your vinegar stopped a while ago..can you still add sugar to start it again to make it more acidic?

@RainCountryHomestead Год назад

You need to be more specific on what you mean, when you say "stopped" do you mean stopped bubbling? By "a while ago", how long is that? I will say that if a vinegar stops bubbling, it usually means it still needs 2-3 more weeks before it is vinegar, still covered with a cloth or coffee filter. Adding sugar at that point will either stop or prolong the process

@sharriceowens913 Год назад

@@RainCountryHomestead I started the vinegar around August 10th stopped it around Sept 15..took the clothe off and put a normal top on it. It didn't come out as strong as my other vinegars

@mercedeslopez2655 4 года назад

How do you make natural yeast for baking pizza?

@RainCountryHomestead 4 года назад

This is what I have used to make pizza crust before: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-gY6MaXCLSC8.html

@connierathbun2189 6 лет назад

Heidi, thanks so much for all of your videos, learning so much. 5 weeks ago I started my first attempt at making vinegar. I used extra tangerines and oranges, I thought the process was complete so I strained the vinegar into clean jars. I’m not sure what is happening because the vinegar (liquid) has developed a new layer of the white substance on the top and also settled to the bottom of the jar. Can you tell me what’s going on, I was intending to use this batch for cleaning. Thank you 😊

@RainCountryHomestead 6 лет назад

That white substance is totally normal, it is either kham yeast or the mother forming (it will be rather gelatinous if it is the mother and somewhat powdery looking if it is yeast). Either way, it is to be expected and nothing to worry about :)

@connierathbun2189 6 лет назад

Ok, thanks I guess then what I’m wondering, do I let it ferment longer? Because I strained it twice and this is still forming. I’m not sure it will come through a spray nozzle. Also Heidi, I followed your video on how to make fruit fermented starter. it works great, used it so far on fermenting garlic and carrots 👍💕

@RainCountryHomestead 6 лет назад

No, you do not need to keep fermenting, most mothers form AFTER the fermentation process is complete. Though they typically form at the top so there should not be a problem with it clogging a spray nozzle, I have never had issues with it myself.

@janklineburger3412 4 года назад

Can you add apple instead of sugar to make vinegar? We have many apple trees on our property, more than we use and give to friends. It would be cheaper for us to use apple instead of sugar we would need to buy. We also have many hawthorn trees on our property that we make into an extract for my husband. He had a major heart attack in 2017 and the doctors wanted to do bypass surgery. I am excited to try making homemade vinegar and using to make the hawthorn extract. Have you ever made hawthorn extract?

@RainCountryHomestead 4 года назад

If you are using straight apple juice, then there is no need to add sugar but while you can add apple peels, cores and so on to your vinegars, or make them just from apple peels and cores, you would still need to add at least 1/4 of sugar. The sugar is what gets converted into vinegar. Once it is vinegar, it is no longer sugar and not a concern if you are worried about it for dietary reasons.

@pattihayden8100 6 лет назад

So...do you leave your vinegars on the counter top?

@RainCountryHomestead 6 лет назад

See...I KNEW I would forget to answer something important in this video! haha! No, the vinegars I am working through I keep in spray bottles or the swing top bottles and keep them in a cabinet. The rest stay stored in the half gallon jars in a cabinet in our pantry room

@ethanroberts3710 7 месяцев назад

I’m making raisin vinegar. The bubbling process has slowed and almost stopped however it has only been 16 days, it smells yeasty/alcoholic and not yet like vinegar. What should I do? The past 2 weeks it has been quite active and I stir it twice a day.

@RainCountryHomestead 7 месяцев назад

It is right where it should be for the time frame. The first two weeks the sugar is converting to alcohol, that is when you see all the bubbles. When it stops bubbling (around the two week mark) then it needs two more weeks to convert the alcohol to acetic acid. So just leave it be and let it do its thing

@ethanroberts3710 7 месяцев назад

@@RainCountryHomestead thank you!

@namiesnaturals3557 6 лет назад

Wow, if tap sits out covered with cloth will fluoride evaporate out like chlorine?

@RainCountryHomestead 6 лет назад

Sadly, no it will not. You cannot boil it out either, it will only become more condensed. The only way to remove it is through either reverse osmosis or getting a special fluoride filter that attaches to your other filter as seen here: amzn.to/2m3o5HN

@RainCountryHomestead 6 лет назад

We just get the basic filters as they are much cheaper to buy in a four pack and filter our rain water. No need for the expensive fluoride filter that way

@VickiSinclair 3 года назад

I strained tomato vinegar today after 4 weeks but it still has a hard cider smell to it. Its cloudy still too. Can I just cover w cloth as is to continue the vinegar process or do I need to completely add to it again?

@RainCountryHomestead 3 года назад

Homemade vinegar is typically cloudy. While some of this will clear as the sediments settle to the bottom, that is totally normal. Yes, just cover and allow it to finish, if you add anything, you will be starting all over

@VickiSinclair 3 года назад

@@RainCountryHomestead thankyou. The husband loves it so I guess theres no changing needed. I love your channel. You guys are awesome.

@dandana4647 Год назад

@@RainCountryHomestead yes home made vinagar is cloudy that is the reason why I filter it through a thick piece of fabric if i want to use it in the washing machine or the dishwasher .

@RainCountryHomestead Год назад

@@dandana4647 Yes, of course, I do the same and mention this in other videos

@edieboudreau9637 6 лет назад

Think you need a railed wheeled cart you can move your stirring vinegars on and move into laundry room during day and in front of counter at night as a reminder to quickly stir first thing in morning..

@RainCountryHomestead 6 лет назад

Good idea but I do have them set up on a table in my work room and I go through there every day (several times a day) and I see them and am reminded to stir them. It has been working great :)

@edieboudreau9637 6 лет назад

Rain Country great.

@sharonmcgillivray2119 Месяц назад

What kind of sugar do you use?

@RainCountryHomestead Месяц назад

organic cane sugar but the same amount of raw honey will work as well

@anneboucher509 5 лет назад

Do stirred daily?

@RainCountryHomestead 5 лет назад

For at least the first couple weeks

@bonnieriecke5199 Год назад

You said you wash your hair in vinegar how what kind

@RainCountryHomestead Год назад

Usually any of my floral or other herbal vinegars but if I run out of those I will use whatever fruit vinegar I have on hand. My current favorite for my hair is rosemary and nasturtium

@abigailbelford883 3 года назад

6:31- 6:36 Do you realize the value of the truth you spoke? Thanks for the video.

@MegaWillyxxx 4 года назад

I'm worried! I put orange peels, etc into the jar and added bottled Arrowhead spring water and 1/3rd cup of C&H pure cane sugar, covering it with a cotton handkerchief. The next day it was slightly but noticeably bubbling, so I added another 1/3rd cup sugar. now for the past 4 days, it isn't bubbling! Is it ok or have I ruined it :-( Weel, it is bubbling tiny bubbles but not much...

@RainCountryHomestead 4 года назад

It may not be ruined but that is a lot of sugar to add so close together.Too much sugar can prevent a ferment or bring it to a halt. Even when I was experimenting adding sugar partway through the cycle, I found the best time was after it had been bubbling for several days. I do not bother doing that though, I just add only up to a half cup on the first day and that is it..

@MegaWillyxxx 4 года назад

@@RainCountryHomestead Thanks should I drain out the water and start again on the same oranges with fresh water and 1 shot of sugar?

@RainCountryHomestead 4 года назад

@@MegaWillyxxx I would just allow it to sit and watch it for a few more days. If it is starting to bubble again, it may jet real active soon

@celticbirdwoman1198 6 лет назад

Do you think that making a vinegar with dandelion flowers only would turn out good?

@RainCountryHomestead 6 лет назад

O yes, I sure think so. I wanted to do that but since I have not been able to get quite as many flowers as I would like for that and had an orange to use up anyway, I decided to make dandelion citrus. I do like making blends anyway. I just strained it out yesterday and it turned out wonderful!

@celticbirdwoman1198 6 лет назад

Thank you so much! That is a project I want to do this weekend. I'm really excited!

@anniemaymcneely2013 6 лет назад

I have been thinking about making dandelion vinegar. I am in an extreme winter area and was wondering if it would help as an anti bacterial anti viral drink to take shots of . we moved Herr 2 years ago and have been sickly both winters now. do you think I could just infuse or steep store bought acv with dandelions and store it? I'm new to all this herbal stuff but want to start making a stockpile for this winter

@celticbirdwoman1198 6 лет назад

We also live in an extreme winter area and we have found making elderberry syrup taken daily to be a very real help with our immune systems. We add garlic, cinnamon and raw honey to it. Hope this helps.

@anniemaymcneely2013 6 лет назад

celtic birdwoman yes thank you. I'm writing down all ideas on a paper and getting to work on them soon. maybe not all will be homemade but I'm gonna make sure there's a bunch of preventive tonics and remedies. sick of getting sick ! thanks again

@deebunker9005 4 года назад

Fluoride calcifies your pineal gland ( organ) at the base of your brain.

@RainCountryHomestead 4 года назад

Correct

@lisabooker6405 6 лет назад

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@RainCountryHomestead 6 лет назад

@Floralandgreens9528 6 лет назад

Hi, I have leftover Lilacs that I picked and I was curious if I could make a vinegar with them? Thanks!

@RainCountryHomestead 6 лет назад

You sure can and I am looking forward to having my own lilacs maybe next year so I can start making vinegar with them. :)

@karenhorn6685 5 лет назад

Now days many cities use a cheaper type of chlorine product that does not evaporate out. Regrettably 😕

@RainCountryHomestead 5 лет назад

Interesting, makes me all the more glad we collect rain water!

@doubleblessings-royalcrowr1669 5 лет назад

Have you heard of vinegar worms?

@RainCountryHomestead 5 лет назад

Yes, though I have never seen them. Even so, I do not think it is something to be concerned about, they are harmless. Simply strain them out when the vinegar is done

@kiscix4325 2 года назад

Oh ok, a fluoride lady.

@RainCountryHomestead 2 года назад

Yep, I am so crazy that I even found the scientific studies on the detriment of fluoride on the United States National Library of Medicine, as well as other research based sites such as Harvard University and others. What is truly crazy is people calling someone crazy for looking into the ACTUAL science on this matter rather than taking the time to question what they are being told by those who have money to make off selling them a toxic product.

@kiscix4325 2 года назад

@@RainCountryHomestead Fluoride is a natural mineral that is in the earth and in ground water. Most city water is purified using reverse osmosis and adding some back in is beneficial. Not only that, but fluoride is also everywhere from the foods you eat to the air you breathe.

@kiscix4325 2 года назад

I will say it was inappropriate of me to call you crazy, I was in a bit of a mood earlier and overall, I have enjoyed watching videos of you sharing your knowledge.

@debbiesheffield1855 6 лет назад

You have put grapeleaves on top of your floral vinegar, why don't you have to do that with this vinegar?

@RainCountryHomestead 6 лет назад

Because I do not have grape leaves all year round unless I decide to freeze them. My grapes leaves are only just now getting big enough to start using on top of the vinegars

@debbiesheffield1855 6 лет назад

Ok thank you. So it is fine to leave it uncovered?

@RainCountryHomestead 6 лет назад

As long as you cover with a cloth or coffee filter to keep dirt and bugs out. If you do not stir daily, it will likely develop mold on top but I used to never worry about that, I would simply lift it off once it was finished and then strain it. I am just really liking the stirring daily, it seems to make a stronger and better tasting vinegar over all

@debbiesheffield1855 6 лет назад

Thank you. Love all you are sharing with us.

@hfortenberry 4 года назад

Please ladle out some of that vinegar and insert your pH test strip in that to test instead of contaminating your vinegar with the chemicals on the pH test strip. I used to have my own aquaria business where I installed and maintained fish tanks for homes and businesses and I would do pH tests on the water to ensure good water quality on my tanks. You are not supposed to put the test strip directly into the tank water.

@RainCountryHomestead 4 года назад

Yes, you did already say this, thank you. I do not even use them any more as I do not need them now