I love using Tattler lids and seals. Instead of having to buy new canning seals every year, I can reuse the Tattler seals. There are people who have been using the SAME seals for over 20 years. Now that is impressive. They are made in the USA so you can buy them knowing that you are supporting an American company. They are also BPA free, with FDA approved … [Read more...]
Homemade Chunky Salsa Recipe for Canning
This homemade chunky salsa recipe for canning is so easy to make! Keep reading for tips on how to use a hot water bath to can your homemade salsa! Making and canning Salsa is pretty much a yearly event here. After all, who doesn't love homemade salsa? We often have a pre-dinner snack of fresh tomato salsa and tortilla chips or nachos, usually with a cold mug of home brewed … [Read more...]
How to Make Easy No Cook Strawberry Jam (Freezer Jam)
Easy no cook strawberry jam is a simple and delicious way to make fresh jam! Sweet and refreshing with a hint of citrus, this jam will make you wonder why you've been settling for store-bought! Why You'll Love This Recipe In the very busy days of early summer, I always end up taking whatever shortcuts I can to get things done and in the pantry or freezer. I need to make some jam this … [Read more...]
How to Make Dandelion Jelly – Recipe
I've always wanted to try making some Dandelion Jelly - and this year, I did. Spring is Dandelion season here in southern BC! And wow do we get a lot of Dandelions here; we run an organic homestead here so do not use any pesticides or commercial weed killers. And, because of that, our native flowers and plants are left to grow, flower and reseed themselves. Dandelions are not weeds, no … [Read more...]
Canning Homemade Sauerkraut
Ever wondered how to can sauerkraut so you can enjoy it all winter long? You can easily ferment and can your own sauerkraut in the comfort of your own kitchen! Recently I wrote about our Cabbage harvest and using some of it to make Sauerkraut. Water bath canning Sauerkraut is pretty easy; a beginning canner can preserve cabbage with confidence. What is Sauerkraut? Hailing from … [Read more...]
How to Can Green Beans – Pressure Canning
Once you learn how to can green beans, you'll become more comfortable with pressure canning. We love home canned beans. I love growing and harvesting beans off our Scarlet Runner plants. We like to grow pole beans because the harvesting is so easy. We don't have to bend down, plus the beans are always clean because they aren't in touch with the soil. I want to show you how to … [Read more...]
Water Bath Canner – Everything You Need for Canning
Amazon has a great water bath Canning Kit. This is the same canner that we use for so many things. Many fruits and some vegetables can be preserved using a water bath canning method. Water bath canning is a great way to begin to learn canning and preserving. Since it comes with the rack and colander, this is a great deal. Also included is the canning kit … [Read more...]