SC - Canning-direct me for a good start?

[Diana Haven]

>>>I realized that I have done some pickling (type of pickles good after 
a couple
of days) and vinegars, and even some beer/wine brewing, but never any 
canning,
including jellies/preserves.  Asking the kitchen goddesses/gods on this 
list,
help direct me.  Recommend a good beginner's preserves recipe. (or for 
canning
fruit or veggies) A list of what I need to have.  Tips and Tricks to 
remember or
watch out for.  Good articles or books to cross reference.  That way I 
can
experiment a bit this weekend.

Lady Elisabeth of Pendarvis<<<


Um....I wish I could help you here.  I was taught canning/preserving at 
my mother's knee.  We didn't actually "measure" stuff.  Mom and Grandma 
did almost all recipes by 'feel'.  I was most frustrated til I got the 
knack.  I remember that when canning fruits and preserves, the worst was 
having to boil the jars and lids - and using the tongs to take them 
outta the boil bath.  (I broke almost 2 dozen a seaon!)

I have a Farm Home Journal preserving/canning cookbook.  It has most of 
what Mom taught me.

Good luck!



Diana 

Everywoman is a Goddess.  Everyman is a God.  We are all 
equal, so get over yourself!


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