My fellow canners, I recently came into a bounty of several pounds of cherries and apricots. For one of my first ideas, I’m hoping to try my hand at homemade maraschino cherries. I’m also tempted by the Apricot Red Current Jam in my Ball Complete Book of Home Preserving. Even then, I’ll have several pounds [...]
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Canning Quote of the Day
Thursday, July 22 “I’ll be showing some ladies how to use a pressure canner when we put up pints of Roasted Poblano Salsa and quarts of Spicy Bloody Mary Mix this Saturday, July 24. We’ve got 50 pounds of tomato seconds, a basket full of peppers (hot, mild and incendiary), a peck of onions and [...]
Today, we celebrate!
Photo: Flickr/mikeunited In many ways, it feels like we’ve known each other a lifetime. That’s the power of twitter, facebook, press, and above all else— a canvolution. Inspired by Yes, We Can, a community home canning project in the Bay Area, founding member Kim O’Donnel asked out loud on Twitter: What if Seattle got in [...]
Look Who’s Canning: Can-a-Rama Party List
The 2010 home canning party list is now available! To be added to the list for this year’s Can-a-Rama, send us an e-mail (canningpartiesATcanningacrossamerica.com) with your name, street address, city, state, zip code, and a few words about the party you’re planning, including the date of your party.. You’ll be entered to win: A canning [...]
Mark Your Calendars: Can-A-Rama 2010
Dear Canvolutionaries, A year ago, you joined us in solidarity, coast to coast, to resurrect the lost art of “putting up” food. With the growing season underway in most parts of the country, we are ramping up for Year Two of the Canvolution and hope you’ll join us at the canning kettle once again! To [...]
Dispatch from Dallas: A Can-A-Rama Event
A group of twelve convened Saturday afternoon, August 29th, to undertake an ambitious canning adventure. The group was comprised mostly of Slow Food Dallas members–some had home canning experience, others none. All shared a love of good food. Three recipes had been chosen based on the recommendations of the group. We would make Peaches in Brandy, Watermelon Rind Pickles, [...]
Can-A-Rama is Today and Tomorrow!
Ladies and Gentlemen: Start your kettles! It’s Can-A-Rama weekend! Got your produce? Your tools? Your timer? Your recipe? You’re ready! Be sure to send us dispatches from the field–we want to hear from you! Events, parties, canning doings, poetry and stories, great and small–we want to hear about them! Send them to us at: Canningacrossamerica [...]
Can-A-Rama Prep: Tips for Canning With Children
The Can-A-Rama weekend starts tomorrow and goes through Sunday (Aug. 29-30). Are you ready? If you’re canning with children, check out our Tips for Canning With Children by Emily Paster. Kids love this process and it’s fun to include them!
Are You Canning This Weekend? Tell Us About It!
As the Canvolution kicks off this weekend, we know you’ll be busy at the stove, but in the heat of the moment, don’t forget to document your role in this historic event! Take photos, jot down notes, scribble poetry and send’em our way! We’d love to highlight your canning parties, classes and demos, no matter [...]
Can-A-Rama Prep: Starter Pickles
Getting ready for the big Can-A-Rama this weekend? Check out the article by Lucy Norris, author of Pickled: Preserving a World of Tastes and Traditions, on Starter Pickles. It has all the information you need to feel comfortable putting up your first batch of pickles. She’s even included a recipe!
