Ross Reid > wrote in
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> No, I don't mean preserving in general, we'd hardly survive without
> doing lots of it.
> What I mean is preserving grape vine leaves for making dolmades. We
> really like dolmades and did the grape leaves yesterday.
> Spent hours picking the perfect leaves, snipping off the stems,
> washing, blanching, tying them in rolls, sterilizing jars, packing
> rolls in jars, making brine, pour over rolls, BWB processing jars.
> Most of the afternoon got us a grand total of three jars, about 70
> leaves each.
> We could have gone to the local Mediterranean market and bought a jar
> of 100+ preserved grape leaves, ready to go for CDN $2.89
> Maybe I'm just getting lazy in my old age ;-).
>
> Ross.
>

Since I don't have a grapevine, the point it moot, but for all the work
involved, I'd probably buy them anyway. It's not like you're presenting
beautiful jams, jellies, pickles, etc., to guests or for gifts, nor
producing unusual products that can't be had commercially. Still, I
applaud your effort and work!

--
Wayne in Phoenix

If there's a nit to pick, some nitwit will pick it.