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Smart Jars: Could the Future of Home Canning Be High-Tech?

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Smart jar technology does not yet exist for home canners, but rapid advancements in commercial food-safety packaging offer a glimpse into what the future could hold. This article explores how innovations like gas-sensing films, time-temperature indicators, and Bluetooth freshness trackers may one day be adapted to mason jars, giving home…
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November 2025 Giveaways from The Canning Diva

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November 2025 Giveaways from The Canning Diva® | Canning, Gardening & Holiday Prizes The holidays are my favorite time to give back to this amazing canning and gardening community. All month long, I’m hosting five November 2025 giveaways—from an outdoor stove to reusable canning lids, natural pest control, and signed…
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The History of Home Canning

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Home canning, or jarring as it’s often called in Europe, has a fascinating history rooted in war, science, and innovation. What began as a military necessity during the Napoleonic era evolved into one of the most trusted and rewarding methods of food preservation worldwide. Today, home canning stands at the…
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