by Renee Pottle | Apr 14, 2015 | canning, Canning and Preserving
Open kettle canning is a process that just won’t die – but should. Many of us have fond memories of canning and preserving with our mothers and grandmothers. We pass down family canning recipes (Russian Bear pickles and chokecherry jelly in my family) and... 
by Renee Pottle | Mar 20, 2015 | canning, Canning and Preserving
Are visions of home canned goods keeping you sane this winter? Luckily, the season of pickles and jam will be here soon. So it’s a good time to brush up on your canning techniques and get those jars ready! Here’s a selection of helpful posts to keep the... by Renee Pottle | Feb 26, 2015 | canning, Canning and Preserving
Is your canner feeling lonely and unloved? Try these wintertime projects and keep it busy! My trusty water bath canner is a kitchen fixture all summer and fall. But once the cold weather hits, it usually gets tucked away in the basement, lonely and out of the way. But... 
by Renee Pottle | Oct 13, 2014 | canning, Canning and Preserving
Is your homemade jam thick and almost like candy? Here’s how to fix it. We have touched on this subject before, but it remains one of the most asked questions – “how do I fix my overcooked jam?” It’s frustrating. You spend time, money,... 
by Renee Pottle | May 20, 2014 | canning, Canning and Preserving
Home canning is BIG once again. Many of us, in an effort to have more control over our food, are making our own jams and pickles, salsa and jerky. We fondly remember our Grandmothers’ recipes – but are they safe? There are lots of canning recipes out... 
by Renee Pottle | Apr 21, 2014 | canning, Canning and Preserving
Make your own canning journal to keep all your canning and preserving projects organized. The other day I wrote a post about 3 Reasons to Keep a Canning Journal. There are many reasons why it makes good sense to write down your projects, but the most important reason...