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10Jul

The Importance of Proper Headspace When Home Canning

Posted by Diane D

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...

26Jun

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Three Main Elements to Safe Canning Practices

Posted by Diane D

I am often asked, “what keeps us safe when home canning”? In a nutshell, understanding how time, temperature and acidic value play a vital role in the creation and processing of recipes keeps our home canned goods safe for consumption and long-term storage. Although the answer is quite straightforward,...

23Jun

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The Benefits of Pressure Canning

Posted by Diane D

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...

10May

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BookCon 2017

Posted by Diane D

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...