by Renee Pottle | Sep 5, 2015 | book reviews, Canning and Preserving
101 Canning and Pickling Recipes for the Modern Kitchen I recently purchased a copy of Tart and Sweet by Kelly Geary and Jessie Knadler. The book was published in 2010, but the great thing about books – cookbooks in particular – is that they never seem to... 
by Renee Pottle | Aug 20, 2015 | Canning and Preserving, Instagram, Jellies
Indulge in a Mediterranean treat with homemade fig jam. I love fresh figs. Good ones. Nice ripe, juicy, figs. Soft to the bite, but rich in flavor. Similar to a date, but less heavy. Figs are native to the Mediterranean region, and even grow in several places here... 
by Renee Pottle | Aug 15, 2015 | canning, Canning and Preserving
What is the best kind of vinegar to use when making pickles? Here is a question I am often asked; “What vinegar should I use to make pickles?” The answer? You can use any kind of vinegar, as long as it is at least 5% acid. Each vinegar adds... 
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 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...