Canning & Preserving
I received an e-mail from SKS Bottle and Packaging, a neat company that carries a varied selection of glass bottles and jars, as well as metal and plastic containers. They have a lot of fun shapes and sizes. With the holidays not too far away, I think their decorative items are perfect for packaging homemade gifts from [...]
Clear Jel is what cornstarch wants to be when it grows up. I like using Clear Jel in my recipes and have had a few e-mails wondering what it is, so I thought I would answer publicly. Clear Jel is actually derived from cornstarch and is used commercially by bakeries and restaurants to thicken. [...]
I love this harvest time of year, but it can get crazy when we start the canning season. Last week we canned Cresthaven peaches in extra-light syrup, peach pie filling and a Peach Vanilla Syrup that is great for pancakes or flavoring drinks. Below are the recipes for the peach pie filling and syrup. I [...]
Canning green beans is simple and a great first-time canning project. Older children can even lighten the work by trimming beans and filling jars.
I purchase much of my food storage basics from our local LDS Cannery or Home Storage Center. Home Storage Centers are located in many areas around the world, and typically have the best prices for wheat, beans, rice, etc.. The LDS Church had previously welcomed members and non-members alike to walk in to the centers, [...]
