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Create Your Canning Calendar for 2017

March 8, 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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One Woman’s Canning Journey

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April 16, 2014

I wanted to share with all of you a short story sent to me by a new friend and roller derby teammate after she discovered I am The Canning Diva®. She shares her experience with home canning as a child and her later attempt at preserving salsa and spaghetti sauce…

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Canning 101 Basics with The Survival Mom Radio Network

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January 4, 2014

I know I do quite a bit of writing about various foods, canning recipes and techniques and love sharing my thoughts on gardening and seed collecting, but I wanted to change things up a bit! I wanted you to HEAR me! In this post, I share with you a few…

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Canning with The Diva: A Seasonal Guide to Home Canning and Preserving

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December 31, 2013

Enjoy this downloadable 100+ page guide filled with fantastic recipes, tips and techniques every for every canner, no matter your experience level! I have packed this e-Book full of valuable information on popular foods to preserve during each of the four seasons! Even better, this guide boasts over 30 tried-and-true recipes using these seasonal…

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The 12 Days of Canning

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December 24, 2013

If you follow me using social media, then you had fun seeing all my daily posts for The 12 Days of Canning! I had a wonderful time this month sharing tips, tricks, recipes and more. So you have all of these fun items in one location, here are the 12…

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Cherries, a Delicious Summer Snack, Health Benefits Included

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July 29, 2013

Cherries, a Delicious Summer Snack, Health Benefits Included Packed full of delicious flavor ever so sweet, who could have possibly thought a bowl full of cherry bliss, would provide such many health benefits? Rich in antioxidants and cholesterol free, cherries provide a plethora of nutrients. Here are five ways you…

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Enjoying Your Home Canned Goods This Memorial Day

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May 22, 2013

Well the time is here….our first summer holiday!! Whether you are enjoying a “staycation” or heading out for a weekend of camping with friends and family, this Memorial Weekend is an excellent time to showcase your home canned goods!! Here are some fun ways to incorporate home-canned goods into your holiday…

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A Simpler Way To Peel Whole Garlic Cloves

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May 22, 2013

Ever have a recipe call for perfectly whole garlic clove? Me neither – I typically smash them with the side of my knife, remove the skins and away I go… Well, that was until I wanted to home-can Pickled Garlic Cloves. Because each clove is a gorgeous representation of this recipe,…

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The Freezer Test for Jams

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July 14, 2012

The Freezer Test for Jams: Jams can be tricky at times, but Blackberry Jam can give you a run for your money! It typically takes the longest to set properly. It can take several weeks to thicken up in the jar, or it may not ever thicken with time. Typically…

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Freezing versus Canning

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July 14, 2012

Freezing versus Canning: Canning chicken is a much healthier, long lasting alternative to freezing meat. It has a flakey texture when canned, much like “shredded chicken”. When canning the meat, the process keeps the meat tender and full of moisture. When frozen long-term, the ice crystals slowly deteriorate the meat,…

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