There is no better way in my mind to preserve the abundance of summer than by making homemade jams and preserves. It has always been the perfect way to make the summer fruits bring us joy all year long — whether on warm homemade bread smeared alongside crunchy peanut butter for a gooey PB+J sandwich, [...]
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Seattle, WA Canning Classes Coming Up
This weekend will be a busy one with canning events and classes in Seattle! On Saturday, September 12th, Seattle Tilth is hosting a Canning Class/Demonstration at the Seattle Tilth Harvest Festival at the Good Shepherd Center, 4649 Sunnyside Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103. This one starts promptly at 10:35–doors close then, so don’t be late. It [...]
Preserving Canning Wisdom: Kathi from Washington
[Editor's note: This one in a series of essays by winners of our "Preserving Canning Wisdom" giveaway.] The best way to convey the arts of preservation are to live them. My kids have watched me can (and dry, freeze, pickle…) food since before they could talk. This is just the way it is. In our [...]
Preserving Canning Wisdom: Patricia From California
[Editor's note: This one in a series of essays by winners of our "Preserving Canning Wisdom" giveaway.] I first learned to can when I was about eight years old back in Texas. Four generations of women–my Great-Grandma, Grandma, Aunt Katie, Cousin Lisa, Mom, and I–would gather together in my Grandma’s kitchen to can the freshly [...]
Preserving Canning Wisdom: Patty From California
[Editor's note: This one in a series of essays by winners of our "Preserving Canning Wisdom" giveaway.] I love canning with my little daughter! She is almost 4 years old and really can’t do that much to help–but she watches. I absolutely believe that having her watch, and help me with the little things like washing [...]
Preserving Canning Wisdom: Kiva From Maryland
[Editor's note: This is the first in a series of essays by winners of our "Preserving Canning Wisdom" giveaway.] When I first discovered canning, I felt that a part of my childhood had lacked something very crucial–putting away our abundance for another time. My great-grandmother canned but my grandmother and mother did not. I was [...]
Recipe Spotlight: The Asian Grandmothers Cookbook
We are honored that Pat Tanumihardja has shared with us a sneak peak of two of her recipes from her upcoming book, The Asian Grandmothers Cookbook: Home Cooking from Asian American Kitchens, (Sasquatch Books, October 2009). Check them out! Chinese Cucumber and Carrot Pickles Cabbage Kimchi
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 [...]
Today’s Highlighted Event: Canning Demo in Seattle
Join us in Seattle at the Queen Anne Farmer’s Market for a canning demonstration by Sonja Skalbania, Master Food Preserver, from 5:45 to 6:45 pm. Canvolution members will be there! Kim O’Donnel, True/Slant writer and co-founder of Canning Across America, will be there from 6-7 pm to answer questions and give ideas. Join us! For [...]
