Home Canning – What is This About Headspace?
If this is your first attempts at Home Canning you may be asking yourself, “What Is This About Headspace?” A good starting point would be to define headspace: this is the “space” from the top of canning jar (where the lid fits) to the point where the food or liquid fills the remainder of the [...]
Benefits of Canning Your Own Food
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While we may typically associate home canning with an obsolete past time our grandparents used to do, it is becoming more and more popular as people realize the need for healthier alternatives for food as well as those looking for ways to save money also. The high cost of groceries have many people looking for [...]
Home Canning Equipment
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The public outcry over the food practices in our country is spurring a renewed interest in home canning…and for good reason! Canning your food at home insures nothing toxic goes into the food you and your family consumes. And it also tastes better! That’s a win/win in my books. Don’t let the thought of canning [...]
How to Make Your Own Healthy Trail Mix
Trail mix can be an incredibly healthy snack full of antioxidants, good fats, and fiber. Instead of paying an arm and a leg at the grocery store for it, I recommend you make your own. Here’s how: The Ingredients There are three basic categories of ingredients that you’ll use: dried fruits, nuts, and sweets. Dried [...]
Slow Cooking in a Crock Pot
In a Wal-Mart store, a short while ago, I was surprised to see boxes and boxes of crock pots of all sizes, prices, and descriptions stacked for sale – in men’s wear yet! Then I discovered that they were everywhere. Crock pot cooking is enjoying a comeback. In difficult times, the tried and true is [...]