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In my mission to keep up with the appetites of my own crew, gardening and home preserving food has proved to be a great way to provide nutritious, simple, delicious meals. Gradually, my pantry contained less and less boxes and cans and more and more jars. Fast forward to today, and I’m the author of “The Simply Canning Guide to Safe Home Canning.” I’ve also had the opportunity to instruct hundreds of students around the world!
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People are confused about online food preservation advice; Simply Canning provides clear guidance so that even beginners can have the satisfaction of a full pantry!
There are two basic types of home preservers:
Those who are seriously looking at putting up enough food for the whole family.
Food preservation is part of a simple frugal lifestyle. They are always on the hunt for new canning recipes.
Do you love having a self-sufficient feeling? Me too. Let’s create a well stocked pantry for you to enjoy.
Those who create for fun. It’s a hobby. A way to enjoy foods and create their own delicacies.
Do you want to develop a new culinary hobby? Are you a food enthusiast? Would you love to be able to create gourmet gifts? You will find the basics you need to be safe and scrumptious.
Let’s work together and create those inviting jars of
This will be a place for you to learn and develop your own skill at this culinary art.
Simply Canning is a collection of home canning recipes and tips and tricks from my kitchen to yours. Which one are you? I’m a little of both heavy on the lifestyle choice sides.
Home Canning Recipes for Vegetables, Fruit, Jam or Jelly, Pickles and Meat.
Food preservation help with dehydrating, freezing, and homemade freeze dry food storage.
Sun ripened fruits, garden fresh vegetables and home grown meat. We all know just how good and how nutritious they are.
Learn to provide healthy nutritious foods for your family and have fun doing it. Don’t get me wrong, filling your pantry is a lot of work up front.
The benefits you enjoy throughout the year are OH, SO worth it.
I have attempted to share safe preserving methods and home canning recipes. However, I make no promises. You alone are responsible for your health. Be aware of current safety recommendations. See my Full Disclaimer here.
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