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Give the Gift of Canning this Holiday Season

7 Nov 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

Tips, Tricks and Techniques

10 Jul 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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Three Main Elements to Safe Canning Practices

Safe Canning Practices, Tips, Tricks and Techniques

26 Jun 2017

I am often asked, “what keeps us safe when home canning”? I sometimes use affiliate links in my content. This will not cost you anything but it helps me offset my costs to keep creating new canning recipes. Thank you for your support. In a nutshell, understanding how time, temperature…

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The Benefits of Pressure Canning

Tips, Tricks and Techniques

23 Jun 2017

Pressure Canning opens a whole new world to food preservation. The benefits of pressure canning allow home canners the ability to preserve more than just high acidic foods in a water bather like jam, tomatoes and pickled items. Having a pressure canner in your arsenal of canning supplies is…

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From prep to finish: The making of Canning Full Circle cookbook

11 May 2017

When I started The Canning Diva® I knew I wanted to write a cookbook…and I knew it wasn’t going to be overnight. It was four years of writing and testing recipes, almost two years of photography and over 8 months of design, layout and proofing. But like anything worth having…

BookCon 2017

Tips, Tricks and Techniques

10 May 2017

I’m taking The Canning Diva show on the road to New York City! My team and I will be bringing our West Michigan flair to the BookExpo of America, largest book expo nationwide from May 31 through June 4. “BookExpo is evolving to lead the global publishing industry to its consumer driven…

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Canning Michigan Strawberries

Tips, Tricks and Techniques

1 May 2017

Spring Canning Michigan Strawberries Finally the snow is gone, the birds are chirping and things are greening up beautifully. Many of us gardeners and home canners are excited for strawberry season! Picking your own berries to enjoy fresh and in canning recipes is a sure delight! Strawberries are considered one…

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New Cookbook Release – Canning Full Circle – Press Release

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12 Apr 2017

New cookbook releases May 1 as the first complete canning guide from garden to jar to table Grand Rapids, Mich. (April 10, 2017) – On May 1, nationally-syndicated food preservation expert Diane Devereaux will release the first comprehensive guide to home canning with her latest book, Canning Full Circle: From…

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Veggie Dessert Made Yummy with Rhubarb

Tips, Tricks and Techniques

10 Apr 2017

Regardless of how you use it, rhubarb is PACKED with nutrients and is known for its ability to aid weight loss, improve digestion, prevent Alzheimer’s disease, stimulate bone growth, avoid neuronal damage, increase skin health, prevent cancer, optimize metabolism, improve circulation, and protect against various cardiovascular conditions. SO many things!…

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Blueberries – Revered Internationally, Eaten Enthusiastically

Tips, Tricks and Techniques

27 Mar 2017

Blueberries Revered Internationally, Eaten Enthusiastically The blueberry was gathered and used by Native Americans for centuries before colonists arrived from Europe. They taught the pilgrims to use blueberries in numerous ways including drying then grinding them into a powder which was subsequently combined with cornmeal, honey and water to make…

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