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Canning with Strawberries

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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Practical and Efficient Canning Utensils For Home Canners

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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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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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Three Main Elements to Safe Canning Practices

Safe Canning Practices, Tips, Tricks and Techniques

June 26, 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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June 23, 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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Canning Michigan Strawberries

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May 1, 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

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April 10, 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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March 27, 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

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March 19, 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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March 12, 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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