Food preservation has a long history. Canning food is a recent development in that history. Preserving food by heating and sealing in an airtight environment didn’t come along until 1795 when Napoleon offered a reward for developing a reliable and safe way to preserve food because his traveling army of men were hungry. A method […]
I love the amazing world of technology. The tools available for canning today make canning so much safer. The magnetic lid grabber is such a simple tool lessens the struggle to get a sanitized lid out of boiling water. Used to using a set of tongs and a hot pad, the lids would stick together […]
Canning or “putting up “food is a process I love. I have gone back to many of the old ways my grandmother knew and practiced every year. Yes, it’s hard work but my grandparents enlisted the whole extended family to help. I remember how labor-intensive certain tasks were when I was growing up — some […]
Depending on the type of food, canning is a way to keep food fresh for months or years. It is a great way to save money and a wonderful way to enjoy your garden produce during the dreary days of winter. Most home preserves are made in glass jars. They go by a couple different […]