Rusty Rings We won’t tell you that rust is good, but it doesn’t have to mean the end of the road for your canning supplies. Water Bath Canners & Racks: If you’re using a typical agate water bath canner, chances are, it has many stories to tell and the battle scars to prove its usefulness. […]
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We recently watched a canning video, about apple rings, from one of our favorite YouTube canners – ‘I’m Still Workin’ and it made us hungry to make our own spiced apple rings. They turned out lovely and are such a pretty addition to the table during the holidays. We served ours with 7-day sweet pickles, […]
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This Cranberry Conserve recipe from Ball Fresh Preserving is refreshingly simple – in ingredients and in the mechanics of it – and so delicious! I had one jar that wouldn’t fit into my stock pot I was using for a water bath canner, and we enjoyed some of the conserve on slices of sharp cheddar. […]
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Apple Rosemary Jelly Recipe is a low-sugar or low-honey cooked jelly made with Pomona’s Universal Pectin. Pomona’s Pectin contains no sugar or preservatives and jells reliably with low amounts of any sweetener. This Apple Rosemary Jelly recipe is so versatile. Spread it over a warm muffin or croissant. Add it to a cheese board or […]
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Cherry season is one of our favorites, but it never seems to be around long enough! It seems that every year, we’re scurrying to get and create something special with these delightful little fruits! In this Preserving Cherries Round-Up, we’re sharing our favorite ways to hold onto those wonderful flavors all year long. Our Mason […]
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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 operations […]
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Depending on which growing zone you’re in, rhubarb season may already be in full force, or it may just be beginning to show up in smallish bundles at the market. Often, the Red Variety of Rhubarb is most popular – that rosy hue just pops in those gorgeous foody posts- so it’s no surprise. However, […]
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In our home, taco salads are great meals any time of the year, and make for wonderful leftovers. Pressure canning ground beef, venison, and taco meat make meals during our busy time easier to pull together – no thawing & browning of meat needed! In addition, the taco meat, in particular, makes it so convenient […]
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