What is a HACCP Plan? If you are just starting a small business it’s important that you understand the ins & outs of a HACCP plan. In our continuing series of Frequently Asked Questions, we are discussing what an HACCP plan is and why it, along with HACCP Certification is so valuable. HACCP Plan...
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Over the years, there have continued to be small changes made in the manufacturing of canning lids – even with what most of us know as Ball or Kerr lids. These changes, while they may be small or even unnoticeable to the naked eye, can make a difference in the nuances of canning –...
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Customers often ask if they should wash their canning jars before filling them. In our continuing series of Frequently Asked Questions, we are discussing if your canning jars need to be washed before you fill them. The short answer: Yes, always wash your canning jars before using them. New canning jars out of the...
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It’s true, we’re in the midst of a food packaging crisis and canning jars and other preserving and canning supplies are hard to find. The Washington Post even called us about it. Check out their article about pandemic canning. In this post we will help you find canning jars that are safe for home...
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Many families are repurposing their outdoor space into a new era of victory gardens in an effort to be proactive during the coronavirus crisis. These gardens are symbols of self-reliance, food production and community resilience. Some families might be new to growing their own food, others may grow food in much larger quantities than...
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It’s soup season! Preserving soup at home is an excellent way to preserve your vegetables, and have a meal ready quickly. As we head into winter, having soup that isn’t from a can, or that needs to be thawed out is a real treat! But, it’s important to understand that not all soup...
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(Updated – September 15, 2020) Autumn has arrived and we find ourselves eating an abundance of fresh, crisp apples freshly picked from our local orchard. If you brought home a few too many bushels of apples from your orchard, you might need to put a few up for later. We’ve got some ideas on...
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Updated – July 27, 2020 If you need a basic way to put up some tomatoes for another day, this is it. The end product has a bit more of a stewed tomato than a true chopped tomato. It is a very simple way to preserve tomatoes for a future soup, stew, stir-fry, tomato...
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