Since it’s Earth Week, we thought we’d share what we’re doing at Fillmore Container and pull together some other practical ideas in one spot! If you’re reading this, you’re probably already of the mindset that earth day is every day, but perhaps you’ll find something new. We aim to be as earth-friendly in our...
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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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We invited two really great authors and preservers to teach us more about fermenting and canning on October 27, 2018. Authors and bloggers Amanda Feifer (Ferment Your Vegetables) and Marisa McClellan (Food in Jars books) are teaching us about Kombucha & Milk Kefir and Pear Vanilla Caramel Sauce. Join us for one class, or...
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Author and blogger Amanda Feifer has a long-standing crush on food and beverage fermentation. She writes the fermentation blog Phickle, and wrote the actual book on vegetable fermentation, Ferment Your Vegetables. We are so pleased to announce that she’s joining us to teach two fermenting workshops at The Livery at Lampeter Cafe, in Lampeter...
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Marisa McClellan, popular canning blogger and author of canning books, Food in Jars: Preserving in Small Batches Year-Round and Preserving by the Pint: Quick Seasonal Canning for Small Spaces, and Naturally Sweet Food in Jars, is coming to Fillmore Container on August 19th from 10am – Noon for a canning class and a book signing....
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New News on the Use of Steam Canners! There has been more research attention given to the use of Atmospheric Steam Canners recently and several reliable sources are now stating that it is indeed safe to use them under certain circumstances as an alternative to a Water bath canner. Our local experts from the...
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We’re celebrating farmer’s markets, roadside stands and gardens of every shape and size with 10% savings on our most basic and popular “must haves” for the home food preserver. Items included in this special sale: 20 Qt. Stainless Steel Water Bath Canner The ever-popular 4th Burner Pot Regular Mouth and Wide Mouth Stainless Steel...
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We are wrapping up our time at the PA Farm Show, as the event comes to a close today! We were so excited to see so many of you stop by our booth and enjoy a demo from Marisa McClellan, of Food in Jars, Amanda Feifer, of Ferment Your Vegetables, and Richard Kralj, with...
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