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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A few years ago we had a hands-on jam canning class with Marisa McClellan of Food in Jars. This delightful Pear Vanilla Jam sweetened with honey, was the result of that class. It’s perfect with yogurt, or spread on waffles – even by the spoonful! If you haven’t swapped out sugar for honey in...
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(Updated – July 20, 2020) It’s peach picking time! Get a Peach Salsa Recipe, peach prepping tips and a demo with Marisa McClellan of Food in Jars right here! If you’re new to preserving peaches, be sure to confirm that you’re using freestone varieties. Fighting with the peels & pits can really take the...
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As a Master Gardener and Master Preserver, Linda Ziedrich’s cookbooks – Joy of Pickling and Joy of Jams, Jellies and other Sweet Preserves collectively boast an impressive 500+ recipes for preserving! Linda has shared her recipe for Raspberry Jam from Joy of Jams, Jellies and other Sweet Preserve with us. No-Pectin-Added Raspberry Jam Like...
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Introducing the NEW Limited Edition Aqua Vintage jars from Ball®. These beautiful jars have been created to pay tribute to Ball’s rich history in canning. From the vintage logo, to the original “Ball Blue” color, to the jar & lid shape. These jars are a direct replica of the canning jars of the early...
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Asparagus season is upon us and excited for this quick & easy pickled asparagus recipe! What we love about this recipe is that you can adapt it to include more than just asparagus. Throw in that extra bunch of asparagus you won’t have time to grill, or the beans you don’t have the heart...
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We’ve got some BIG news! Fillmore Container along with Food in Jars is hosting a Food Preservation Retreat! This event is currently SOLD OUT. Join us on Saturday, June 8 for a one-day retreat focused on home food preservation. An array of regional experts will present on topics including boiling water bath canning, pressure...
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Updated – December 2, 2020 This recipe for Cranberry Caramel Spread is a perfect preserve for the holidays. Drizzle it over ice cream, top a cheesecake with it, or add it to a cheese board. The preserve boasts a bright, beautiful color and is great preserve to gift this holiday season! The recipe is...
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