by Renee Pottle | Apr 15, 2014 | canning, Canning and Preserving
Keep track of all your canning and preserving projects – for tomorrow and posterity! Have you ever made a truly suburb batch of jam – and then forgotten which recipe you used? Ever lost track of how long a bag of frozen peaches has been lurking in the... 
by Renee Pottle | Dec 4, 2013 | canning, Canning and Preserving
It may be winter, but we food preservers are still thinking about canning, drying, and freezing next summer’s garden harvest. And like any other hobbyist, we desire the latest gadgets of our avocation. Here are some great ideas for the food preserver on your... 
by Renee Pottle | Aug 13, 2013 | canning, Canning and Preserving
We continue with Seed to Pantry Canning Month with a common problem. No matter how much jam we make, sooner or later we will all end up with a batch that is either overcooked (and ends up a sticky, gooey mess) or undercooked (great for syrup over pancakes, not so... 
by Renee Pottle | Aug 5, 2013 | canning, Canning and Preserving
Water bath canning isn’t rocket science, but for safety reasons it is important to do it correctly. Follow these easy, step-by-step instructions to get perfect canning results every time. Step-by-Step Water Bath Canning Guide You will also find this tutorial on... 
by Renee Pottle | Jul 23, 2013 | canning, Canning and Preserving
Canning your own homemade jams, jellies and preserves is a great do-it-yourself project. There is something so satisfying about turning plump berries, sun-kissed apricots, or fragrant peaches into a delicious spread enjoyed by the whole family. It’s like love in... 
by Renee Pottle | Jun 26, 2013 | canning, Canning and Preserving
If you’ve been planning to can your garden harvest this year, no doubt some well-meaning soul has warned you about botulism. Or maybe not. Botulism rumors seem to fall into one of two categories, either: 1. Doom and Gloom – The “home canning is a dangerous activity...