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Celebrate Independence Day with Your Preserved Pantry

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July 1, 2025

Red, White, and YOU: A Holiday Menu Using What You’ve Already Preserved The 4th of July is all about freedom—and what better way to celebrate than by freeing yourself from last-minute grocery store runs? If you’ve been canning, dehydrating, or stocking up on shelf-stable goods, now is your time to…

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How to Create a Christmas Canning Gift Basket: Ideas for the Perfect Holiday Surprise

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December 22, 2024

When it comes to holiday gifting, few things match the charm and thoughtfulness of a curated gift basket. For food lovers, canning enthusiasts, or anyone who enjoys homemade treats, a canning gift basket is the perfect way to spread holiday cheer. Creating a personalized canning gift basket for Christmas is…

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5 Festive Jams to Can Now and Gift During the Holidays

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December 6, 2024

Few things say “holiday cheer” like a jar of homemade jam. Perfect for spreading on toast, pairing with cheeses, or gifting to friends and family, festive jams bring seasonal flavors to life. These five holiday-inspired jam recipes are easy to make and are sure to brighten any Christmas morning. Why…

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Popular Side Dishes for Thanksgiving Using Your Home Canned Goods

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November 20, 2024

Discover creative and delicious ways to transform your home-canned vegetables, fruits, and pantry staples into unforgettable Thanksgiving side dishes. From sweet potatoes to cranberry sauce and collard greens, these recipes bring flavor, convenience, and heart to your holiday table. (I sometimes use affiliate links in my content. This will not…

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5 Festive Ways to Use Your Canning Recipes over Memorial Weekend

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May 25, 2022

Every year Americans take time out of their busy lives on the last Monday in May to mourn the loss of our fallen soldiers who gave their lives to protect our freedoms. Many will also use this weekend to enjoy the outdoors as the weather begins to warm up in…

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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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