Why don't they call it jarring? A friend's question made us both snicker. Who knows? But canning sounds a lot friendlier — more inviting. And when I'm dealing with a vat of boiling water and a ...

Why isn’t canning an everyday habit? Sure, it’s seen a resurgence in recent years, but most people I know still think it’s a time-consuming, sweaty ordeal requiring special equipment and arcane ...

Once you’ve filled your jars, simply place them into a canning rack. Bring the water to a steady boil and boil jars for the time specified in the recipe. Once jars have been processed, allow jars to ...

Are Ball Jars the Same Thing as Mason Jars? While Ball is perhaps the best-known brand, mason jars are produced by several other companies (including Kerr and Newell) and come in an array of sizes and ...

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Last month I sent off my seed order for the coming season and began wondering how I was going to store my harvest from the garden. Was I going to be able to find canning lids this summer? Canning jar ...