by Renee Pottle | Aug 11, 2015 | canning, Canning and Preserving
Thanks to a University of Wisconsin Madison study, we now know that steam canners are safe – under certain conditions. For years we have been told not to use steam canners. Even though they can be found on store shelves and in gardening catalogs, they had never... 
by Renee Pottle | Aug 8, 2015 | canning, Canning and Preserving
It’s always interesting to see what others are preserving at home! Earlier this year we had what I am calling, “My Great Greek Adventure.” We spent two weeks in Athens and Crete. If you’ve ever considered traveling to Greece – GO! The... 
by Renee Pottle | Aug 6, 2015 | canning, Canning and Preserving
It’s possible to can your own baby food, but just the fruit. Now that August is here, and we are smack dab in the middle of the busy canning season, you may be wondering, “can I can my own baby food?” The short answer is “yes” but there... 
by Renee Pottle | Jul 29, 2015 | canning, Canning and Preserving
It is possible to safely can on a glass top stove. But you must have the proper equipment to prevent either a broken stove top or an unsafe canning process. Note: Most of this post is excerpted and updated from Seed to Pantry’s March newsletter. Glass Top Stoves... 
by Renee Pottle | Jul 22, 2015 | canning, Canning and Preserving
Do you collect old or unique canning jars? It’s a hobby, like quilting, that combines beauty and practicality. It took me a long time to start collecting unique canning jars. Now that I have started of course, I kick myself to think of the vintage jars that have... 
by Renee Pottle | May 5, 2015 | canning, Canning and Preserving
14 Food Safety Tips Prevent Botulism in Home Canned Foods You may have heard about the recent botulism cases in Ohio. At this writing, 21 people have been infected with botulism resulting in one death. I don’t pretend to have any direct knowledge of this tragic...