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Three Main Elements to Safe Canning Practices

Safe Canning Practices, Tips, Tricks and Techniques

26 Jun 2017

Understanding safe canning practices is essential for anyone looking to preserve food at home. By following the right methods, you can ensure the longevity and safety of your canned goods for you and your family. I am often asked, “what keeps us safe when home canning”? I sometimes use affiliate…

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The Benefits of Pressure Canning

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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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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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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

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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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Homemade Chicken Soup in a Jar

Tips, Tricks and Techniques

19 Mar 2017

The many benefits to canning homemade Chicken Soup At the first sign of the sniffles, my mother would head to the kitchen and whip us up a batch of her homemade chicken soup. She would add fresh chicken, carrots, celery, onions and garlic and of course, her soup was never…

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Home Canning and Fermentation

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12 Mar 2017

Learn the many health benefits of home canning using fermentation Fermentation is a chemical reaction. It occurs naturally in some foods such as fruit. It has been used to make wine for at least 8,000 years, make yogurt from milk for more than 5,000 years and leaven bread for over…

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Create Your Canning Calendar for 2017

Tips, Tricks and Techniques

8 Mar 2017

Enjoy these fun tips to Create Your Canning Calendar for the 2017 canning season Home canning and food preservation is a year ‘round adventure! One of the many joys I receive from teaching classes throughout West Michigan is hearing from students, who after one class are happy to share they…

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Planning Your Canning Garden

Tips, Tricks and Techniques

6 Mar 2017

Here are some fun tips to help you Plan Your Canning Garden Spring is around the corner and nothing has me more excited than the snow melting, the birds chirping and knowing I will soon be back out in my garden again. Actually, it is seeing the plans I laid…

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