tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3218335687137392764.post3315328197743705427..comments2023-05-10T09:36:40.831-05:00Comments on ~Simply Loving Home~: August Can Jam..... Dilly Tomatoes!Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00415144841986144813noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3218335687137392764.post-64841642119821498342010-09-18T05:13:47.361-05:002010-09-18T05:13:47.361-05:00No, the grapeleaves are NOT necessary. Make sure t...No, the grapeleaves are NOT necessary. Make sure to add 1 tsp. of alum to quart jars & 1/2 tsp. to pints! The grapeleaf is an 'old fashioned' way to help with crispness to the pickles that's all! :) Enjoy the canning! Sorry I'm reposting late... I just saw the comment that you left!Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00415144841986144813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3218335687137392764.post-38226813357610948172010-09-01T09:33:28.686-05:002010-09-01T09:33:28.686-05:00are the grape leaves necessary? I have a ton of gr...are the grape leaves necessary? I have a ton of green tomatoes but no grape leaves......reginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01837116535077288986noreply@blogger.com