Our family friend, Carla, made some Cranberry-Rosemary Vinegar to give to teachers, co-workers, and other friends this Christmas. We shared a picture on Facebook and many of you wanted to hear more about how she made it. Carla snapped some pictures when she and her kids made the next batch, and she was kind...
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A is for APPLE…B is for BUTTER…and it’s what we’re up to this time of year! Last year we made some crockpot apple butter and it was such a hit and super easy, we decided to do it again. This year we had three crockpots going. We used a recipe from Simple Bites as...
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Updated – February, 2022 We often hear from folks who have some bottles and jars but need some new lids in order to re-use or re-purpose them. This post will provide guidance on how to measure glass jars and lids to determine what size lid the jar needs, or vice versa. This post primarily...
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(Updated – August 28, 2020) Summer is coming to a close, and it is time to round up the last of the tomatoes and preserve them for winter. We made quite a few batches of this roasted tomato sauce. It is so good, we even ate it as tomato soup…yes, it’s just that good!...
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Canning season is in high gear and we’ve received a lot of questions about selecting the proper lid for your canning jar. We’ve put together a basic guide that will help you determine the proper CT lid (continuous-thread lid) for your canning needs. Continuous thread (CT) is the Mason-style closure mechanism where the jar...
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Two of the most common questions we receive are: Can you freeze mason jars? Are mason jars freezer safe? Whether you plan on freezing leftovers or following a “freezer style” recipe, there are some questions that usually come to mind. This post will provide some tips on how to safely and successfully freeze in...
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Whether you are a veteran canner, or you’re new to the canning world, there is always something to learn. We’ve put together a few resources that we thought would inspire you to advance your canning know how. For the beginner: Take a class: If you are brand new to canning, we suggest you take...
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Updated March 2023 Linda Ziedrich, our guest blogger, is sharing her blueberry-rhubarb jam recipe. Linda is a Master Gardener and a Master Food Preserver and the author of The Joy of Jams, Jellies, and Other Sweet Preserves, and The Joy of Pickling. Frozen Blueberries Love Fresh Rhubarb In jams, pies, cobblers, and other sweet...
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