Posts by Diane Devereaux

Bell Peppers in Home Canning Recipes

Tips, Tricks and Techniques

September 26, 2019

There are so many uses for bell peppers in canning. It starts with knowing what to grow, or purchase, that helps make your recipe delicious! Did you know there is a female and a male bell pepper? Bet you didn’t think it even mattered while shopping in the grocery store…

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How to Use Fresh Basil in Home Canning and Cooking

Tips, Tricks and Techniques

September 17, 2019

Fresh basil is a versatile culinary herb used to add distinctive flavor and aroma to tomatoes, sauces, soups, vegetables, pesto, and a variety of home-canned foods. Several varieties of basil offer different flavor profiles, from the familiar sweetness of Genovese and sweet basil to the citrus notes of lemon basil…

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Which Apples Make the Best Applesauce

Tips, Tricks and Techniques

September 10, 2019

The best apples for homemade applesauce depend on the sweetness, tartness, and texture you prefer. Naturally sweet varieties such as Golden Delicious and Fuji create a sweeter sauce with little additional sugar, while tart apples such as Granny Smith and Jonathan add brightness and balance. Combining sweet and tart apple…

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Asparagus Canning Season – Why Can Asparagus?

Tips, Tricks and Techniques

June 13, 2018

Asparagus is Best Preserved In some areas, asparagus has a bad reputation, almost like Brussels sprouts or Lima beans. But I’m here to tell you it’s a kick-butt super-food and when prepared well, it is absolutely delicious! You can boil it, steam it, roast it, grill it, pickle it, or…

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The Complete Guide to Pressure Canning Book is Ready for Pre-Orders

Current Events

June 11, 2018

The First Ever Complete Guide to Pressure Canning I AM SO EXCITED TO BRING TO YOU the first complete guide to pressure canning. Many canning cookbooks spend countless pages detailing simplistic water bath recipes, yet fall short when it comes to pressure canning. The Complete Guide to Pressure Canning is…

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Canning with Strawberries

Tips, Tricks and Techniques

June 5, 2018

Strawberries – Their history, nutritional info, canning ideas and more… Want to feel like royalty this summer? Try bathing in strawberries! Madame Tallien, of Emperor Napoleon’s court, did it! Just kidding though…that’s a lot of strawberries you could eat instead. Yum! But really, today we are throwing it back to dirty…

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The History of Home Canning

Safe Canning Practices

April 30, 2018

Home canning, or jarring as it’s often called in Europe, has a fascinating history rooted in war, science, and innovation. What began as a military necessity during the Napoleonic era evolved into one of the most trusted and rewarding methods of food preservation worldwide. Today, home canning stands at the…

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Practical and Efficient Canning Utensils For Home Canners

Tips, Tricks and Techniques

February 1, 2018

Utensils for Home Canners We have come so far in technology from when I was a kid it just amazes me! Even something as simple and inexpensive as a magnetic lid grabber makes adding a lid to a jar so much safer. It was always a struggle fighting to get…

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Give the Gift of Canning this Holiday Season

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November 7, 2017

The Perfect Gift for Every Home Canner It has been a great pleasure to bring to you the art of home canning and safe food preservation. Even more so it is my pleasure to share with you fun ways to enjoy the fruits of your labor by providing practical recipes…

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The Importance of Proper Headspace When Home Canning

Safe Canning Practices, Tips, Tricks and Techniques

July 10, 2017

The importance of understanding proper headspace when home canning is key to eliminating lid failures. Crucial: Knowing Proper Headspace There are several key terms often found in canning recipes. Understanding them and properly utilizing their instruction will often be the determining factor as to whether your lids seal or…

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