My pile of empty jars is growing... The larder is emptying... It can only mean one thing: Canning season is right around the corner. As the tomatoes ripen and the cucumbers grow, it's wise to take a quick inventory of your canning supplies. (Because there's nothing worse than being mid-canning project, only to realize you're missing jars or lids!) I've had a lot of questions about canning lids lately. After the Great Lid ...Continue Reading
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Season 6: Episode 9: How to Safely Push the Boundaries with Canning with Angi Schneider
When it comes to the art of canning, many times it's best to do things by the book. However, as my guest today will explain, there are still opportunities to push the boundaries and get creative. In this podcast episode, I'm joined by my friend Angi Schneider, an author and food preservation specialist who is an expert canner. Together we discuss some of the biggest myths about canning, why salt and sugar aren't necessary, the truth ...Continue Reading
Season 6: Episode 7: Answers for Your Tricky Canning Dilemmas (Q & A with Jill)
Canning has always been my go-to food preservation method, but navigating the world of canning can be a daunting challenge. Fear not my friends, today I'm excited to bring to you my second ever canning Q&A. This podcast episode is a recording from a Q&A session I held with my followers on Facebook Live. Today we discuss things like canning condiments, what to do with bad recipes, what soups you can and can't can, and much ...Continue Reading
144. Your Canning Questions: Answered!
For anyone that’s followed me for some time, I don’t have to explain my long-time love for canning. It's perhaps my favorite kitchen activity on the homestead. However, there’s a lot of potential for error in the canning process, and for some, it can be intimidating to get started. On this special episode that was recorded live on Facebook, I answer all of your questions and concerns when it comes to canning. If ...Continue Reading
The Best Resources for Safe Canning Information
I seem to have a knack for making online people upset with me in the most innocent ways. Call it a special gift, I guess. ;) Whether it's talking about meat chicken breeds, discussing diatomaceous earth, or jokingly saying that I have banned salt shakers from my kitchen table (some folks got REALLY UPSET over that one...), it's fascinating to me how the most benign topics can turn into spirited Internet debates. And the ...Continue Reading