Peppermint extract is great for baking. It works well if you want to make a delicious peppermint bark, a cake, or even a brownie with a little mint flavor. Recently, we were doing some holiday baking and we took a look at the ingredients in our store bought peppermint extract, and it got us...
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Want to step up your holiday gift giving? We can help you! Check out these brand new Snowflake Keepsake pint jars from Ball. The holiday gift giving ideas are endless! Fill them with your favorite preserves, cocoa mixes, desserts, cocktails, use them as centerpieces and so much more. One lucky reader will win a...
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Mason jars are one of the most practical and fun items to use when it comes to weddings. They’re inexpensive, rusticly chic, and allow for endless possibilities for wedding favors, centerpieces, or beverage containers. No matter your wedding theme or style, mason jars are a great vessel to get creative! Guests will love receiving...
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We are excited to introduce the NEW Ball Collection Elite Amber Glass Mason Jars. The new wide mouth jars will help protect your preserved food from harmful food-damaging UV rays. Amber glass blocks 99% of UV rays, allowing your preserves to be shelf stable for up to 18 months. The jars can be used...
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It’s officially holiday gifting season and we are crushing on these adorable DIY Mason Jar Cookie Kits from CanningCrafts. Who wouldn’t love to gift or get these adorably festive Cookie Mason Jars? Perfect for teachers, friends, and anyone on your list who loves cookies! Not to mention the fun you’ll have putting the kits...
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If you’re a couple of years into your herb garden, you’ve likely realized that there are some herbs that you just can’t keep up with. Some of them – like our Thyme, Oregano and Savory – faired very well over the winter, had expanded their growth area and were bursting with new growth. I...
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In the 1st part of this series, we shared tips on how to pull together your preserving plan. The focus of Part 2 is on how to make sure that your preserving toolbox is up to date, stocked and ready for action! Evaluate your Preserving Ingredients: Check expiration dates & freshness on all of...
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New! Smooth Canning Jars! These long-awaited smooth canning jars by Anchor Hocking are available in 8oz, 16oz and 32oz, are smooth on all sides, sport a softened square shape and shoulders. So easy to write on and to label! Above, you can see how the 8oz size of this new line compares to the 2 versions of...
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