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  1. The REAL Truth about Fiesta Fiestaware, New and Old

    Dec 10, 2007 · I want to clear up something about Fiestaware. Homer-Laughlin is based in Newell, WV and manufacture a line of dishes called Fiesta. They are one of the few large producers of dishes left …

  2. Eating off of Vintage Dishes? - Homesteading Forum

    Nov 7, 2012 · It's the release of lead, a leaching process, in ALL Dinnerware that can be mitigated. Don't store food in them, don't microwave food in them, don't use serving bowls for high-acid foods or …

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  4. Does anyone have the "Fire King" dinnerware...

    Dec 9, 2007 · Saw this stuff in a garage sale and it brought back memories of what my grandmother had at her house. Since the *lead* question came up, can anyone assist on this? Would this be good …

  5. Keeping pigs safe - Homesteading Forum

    Jan 3, 2015 · We are new to homesteading and just getting started, this spring we plan to get some of our animals one of which will be a pig. We have never raised a pig so this will be new to us. We have …

  6. How many quarts per bushel? - Homesteading Forum

    Mar 20, 2011 · NCHFP provides the conversion rates on most foods for you. For green beans it is An average of 14 pounds is needed per canner load of 7 quarts; an average of 9 pounds is needed per …

  7. Hanging Weight Vs. Live Weight - Homesteading Forum

    Aug 2, 2012 · We took our pig to the butcher last week, and they don't do live weights on animals. Our pig's hanging weight was 200 lbs. Is there an easy way to guestimate live weight? The guy said he'd …

  8. Ball canning lids and bands problems - Homesteading Forum

    Sep 13, 2024 · I recently got these ball lids. New. The bands are okay. A bulk purchase. I called to where I got them and was told it was a factory defect and they were fine to use. The one in the top …

  9. Question about canning ground beef or venison - Homesteading Forum

    Oct 23, 2024 · You wrote: But several different articles all stated that "about one pound" of ground beef, or venison, will fill a one pint jar and "about two pounds" will fill a quart jar. Keep in mind those …

  10. Paquebot: Tomato seed saving question - Homesteading Forum

    Aug 14, 2011 · I dont know if I have been doing this right. I want to save my tomato seeds but think I am doing it wrong. Could you, or anyone else please give me a step by step process from tomato to …