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As we wrap up the growing season, we turn to fall home canning, That means the holidays and all the abundance that... The post CS-044: Fall Home Canning – Conversation with a Master Food Preserver appeared first on Canning Season.

In today’s show, we talk about safely pickling foods.  This is a foundation skill used in home canning worldwide. Seasoned home canners... The post CS-043: The Pickle Anything Show appeared first on Canning Season.

Today, we talk about what it takes to get your jams and jellies to set. Pectin – what it is. The concept... The post CS-042: Get Your Jams and Jellies to Set appeared first on Canning Season.

The strawberries have arrived and it’s time to make strawberry jam.  Today’s show lists the 10 things I learned for making the... The post CS-041: Let’s Make Great Strawberry Jam appeared first on Canning Season.

In today’s episode we talk about disruptions in the food supply and their connection to home canning & food preservation.  To help... The post CS-040: Pop-Tarts and Disruptions in the Food Supply appeared first on Canning Season.

In today’s episode we talk about disruptions in the food supply and their connection to home canning & food preservation.To help answer those questions, we take lessons from how they package a popular food item in the United States known as Pop-Tarts®.

It's been six years since the last episode of the Canning Season podcast.  Today's show re-introduces Canning Season to fans of home canning and food preservation.  The creator and producer of Canning Season returns as your host to guide you throughout the growing season. Get out your jars!  Canning Season is back.

It’s been six years since the last episode of the Canning Season podcast.  Today’s show re-introduces Canning Season to fans of home... The post CS-039 Canning Season is Back! appeared first on Canning Season.

For all your hard work home canning this year, don’t you think you deserve a break – and a treat?  Today I... The post CS-038: Homemade Ice Cream | New Features Coming to Canning Season appeared first on Canning Season.

For all your hard work home canning this year, don't you think you deserve a break - and a treat?  Today I give you both as I introduce you to the concept of making homemade ice cream.  But ice cream is much more than a wildly popular dessert.  It also h

In home canning as well as in life, we sometimes get off our game; some call it “losing our mojo”.  You know... The post CS-037: A Bucket of Cucumbers Restored My Canning Mojo appeared first on Canning Season.

In home canning as well as in life, we sometimes get off our game; some call it "losing our mojo".  You know that feeling:  Things aren't quite right, we keep messing up, we can't seem to get into that rhythm that keeps us productive and allows us to fee

Knowing how to safely pickle foods is one of the foundation skills used by home canners worldwide.  In today's episode we are joined by Roxie Dinstel from the Cooperative Extension Service at the University of Alaska Fairbanks.  Roxie happens to be the c

Knowing how to safely pickle foods is one of the foundation skills used by home canners worldwide.  In today’s episode we are... The post CS-036: Pickled Foods | Interview with Expert from University of Alaska appeared first on Canning Season.

The cherries are in!  Will you be home canning cherries this year?  If so, what do you plan to make?  With so... The post CS-035: Cherries! | So Many Cool Things to Make with Cherries | My Trip to Norway appeared first on Canning Season.

The cherries are in!  Will you be home canning cherries this year?  If so, what do you plan to make?  With so many choices, you'll find the effort so much more rewarding if you just take a bit of time upfront to think through the options.  Here's some th

No matter how long we’ve been cooking or home canning, there’s always something new to learn.  Today’s session lists the 10 things... The post CS-034: 10 Things I Learned Canning Strawberry Jam This Year | Your Questions Answered appeared first on Canning Season.

No matter how long we've been cooking or home canning, there's always something new to learn.  Today's session lists the 10 things I learned when making strawberry jam this weekend.  We also celebrate the one year anniversary of the Canning Season podcas

Today’s session provides a great review on preventing botulism and food poisoning. With the new growing season underway, timing is perfect for... The post CS-033: Easily Avoid Food Poisoning & Botulism in Your Home Canning | Safety Refresher appeared first on Canning Season.

Today's session provides a great review on preventing botulism and food poisoning. With the new growing season underway, timing is perfect for home canners at all levels of experience to learn/review these important safety concepts.   In this session we

In this Memorial Day special, I get to interview a dear friend who served and fought as a member of the US... The post CS-032: World War II Veteran Shares Home Canning Stories | Memorial Day Special appeared first on Canning Season.

In this Memorial Day special, I get to interview a dear friend who served and fought as a member of the US Army in World War II.  My friend, Howard Rosov not only fought the Germans in the Battle of the Bulge, he went on to help free Dachau prison.  Prio

Whether a novice or seasoned in the art of home canning, all will benefit from this week’s show.  I introduce you to... The post CS-031: Must-Have Resources for Your Best Home Canning | Your Questions Answered appeared first on Canning Season.

Whether a novice or seasoned in the art of home canning, all will benefit from this week's show.  I introduce you to three of my must-have, go-to resources I rely on for my own home canning and food preservation efforts.  Seasonal canners will benefit by

With winter over, our planning can finally turn to the hope of a new growing season.  These warmer days bring with them the promise, if not the anticipation of new things to grow and eventually preserve.  With today's show, I walk you through a short che

With winter over, our planning can finally turn to the hope of a new growing season.  These warmer days bring with them... The post CS-030: Get Ready for Summer Canning | Your Questions Answered appeared first on Canning Season.

One of the best parts about making your own yogurt at home is how easy it is!  If you like yogurt, you’ll... The post CS-029: Make Your Own Yogurt at Home | Your Questions Answered appeared first on Canning Season.

One of the best parts about making your own yogurt at home is how easy it is!  If you like yogurt, you'll definitely want to give this a try. In today's episode, I walk you through how to safely make yogurt yourself.  I use a trusted, proven recipe that g

An often overlooked benefit to home canning and food preservation is the amazing time savings it can provide later on.  In today’s... The post CS-028: Pancakes, Cookies, & Scones – Time Savings from Your Mason Jars appeared first on Canning Season.

An often overlooked benefit to home canning and food preservation is the amazing time savings it can provide later on.  In today’s show I talk about using our Mason jars to pre-mix ingredients needed for pancakes, chocolate chip cookies, and Irish soda b

Had enough of the extremes brought about by this year’s polar vortex?  I sure have!  Soon enough, the seasons will turn and... The post CS-027: Start Planning Now for a Great Garden Later | Interview With Expert From Burpee appeared first on Canning Season.

Had enough of the extremes brought about by this year’s polar vortex?  I sure have!  Soon enough, the seasons will turn and a new growing season will be upon us.  To help you plan and get ready for growing a garden perfect for home canning and food prese

First I talk about the biggest canning mistake I’ve ever made in my kitchen.  Then, I walk you through three simple recipes... The post CS-026: My Biggest Canning Mistake Ever | Plus 3 Simple, Tasty Recipes appeared first on Canning Season.

First I talk about the biggest canning mistake I’ve ever made in my kitchen.  Then, I walk you through three simple recipes I use that take advantage of home canned goods while also making a great addition to your meals.Sometimes you can work really hard

Today we talk about canning soups and chicken with my guest, Diane Devereaux, the self-proclaimed “Canning Diva”. By learning how to can... The post CS-025: Canning Soups & Chicken | Interview with The Canning Diva appeared first on Canning Season.

Today we talk about canning soups and chicken with my guest, Diane Devereaux, the self-proclaimed "Canning Diva". By learning how to can soups or chicken you expand your overall cooking abilities to make even better and convenient meals for your family a

This is part 3 of a 3-part series on pressure processing.  Today’s session is aimed primarily at those who have a pressure... The post CS-024: Part 3 – Basics of Pressure Processing | Testing Your Dial Gauge appeared first on Canning Season.

This is part 2 of a 3-part series on pressure processing.  Pressure processing is one of the most rewarding, yet intimidating, methods... The post CS-023: Part 2 – Basics of Pressure Processing | Expert Interview appeared first on Canning Season.

This is part 3 of a 3-part series on pressure processing.  Today's session is aimed primarily at those who have a pressure canner with a dial gauge. We learn how to get it tested and why that is important.  This is the final installment of a great interv

This is part 2 of a 3-part series on pressure processing.  Pressure processing is one of the most rewarding, yet intimidating, methods of home canning.  To help remove the mystery, while keeping things completely safe, today I am joined by Nancy Becker,

This is part 1 of a 3-part series on pressure processing.  Pressure processing is one of the most rewarding, yet intimidating, methods... The post CS-022: Part 1 – Basics of Pressure Processing | Expert Interview appeared first on Canning Season.

This is part 1 of a 3-part series on pressure processing.  Pressure processing is one of the most rewarding, yet intimidating, methods of home canning.  To help remove the mystery, while keeping things completely safe, today I am joined by Nancy Becker,

With today’s show we take pause to mark the Winter Solstice and step back from the frenzy of the holiday season.  To... The post CS-021: Tea for Me Please – Interview with Expert from Adagio Teas – Winter Solstice Special appeared first on Canning Season.

With today's show we take pause to mark the Winter Solstice and step back from the frenzy of the holiday season.  To help I am joined by Cynthia Fazekas, Master Blender and Primary Tea Taster for Adagio Teas.  Along with a great background on teas from a

Today I am joined by Kevin West to discuss his new book, “Saving the Season”.  This is a great interview about a... The post CS-020: Kevin West, Author of Saving the Season – Shipping Jars – Ball’s New Canning Device appeared first on Canning Season.

Today I am joined by Kevin West to discuss his new book, "Saving the Season".  This is a great interview about a book that I highly recommend.  Later in the show I also give tips on shipping canned goods this holiday season. Lastly, I unfortunately have

With the holidays and their related feasts fast approaching here in the Northern Hemisphere, it’s time we talk about one of the... The post CS-019: Cranberry Recipes — Sauce, Relish & Cranberry Conserve appeared first on Canning Season.

With the holidays and their related feasts fast approaching here in the Northern Hemisphere, it’s time we talk about one of the foods widely associated with those meals:  Nope, I’m not talking turkey.  Today, we are going to learn all about canning cranb

Today I’m going to teach you how to make mustard – how cool is that?  This week”s show offers a wonderful diversion... The post CS-018: Make Your Own Mustard and Soft Pretzels appeared first on Canning Season.

Today I’m going to teach you how to make mustard – how cool is that?  This week''s show offers a wonderful diversion from mainstream canning.  I will also introduce you to the most awesome recipe I've ever found for making your own soft pretzels - That’s

Apples.  There are so many wonderful things we can make with apples.  In today’s episode I start with a foundation apple item that is easy to make and nearly everyone likes; homemade applesauce.  I then introduce you to a most-delicious Apple Cider Jelly