Canned Many 
No heading needs to be written for the introduction. There’s something magical about opening a jar of homemade beef burgundy months after you’ve made it—the rich aroma of wine-soaked beef and earthy mushrooms flooding your kitchen instantly transports you back to that cozy cooking day. I’ve been canning this French classic for years, ever since … Read more
There’s nothing quite like opening your pantry to find rows of homemade goodness ready to go—and that’s exactly why I fell in love with canning mushroom soup base. Picture this: a chilly evening, and instead of scrambling for ingredients, you just pop open a jar of this rich, earthy base, and dinner practically makes itself. … Read more
There’s nothing quite like biting into a pickled peach in the dead of winter and tasting summer all over again. That sweet-tangy burst takes me right back to my grandmother’s kitchen, where she’d spend August afternoons putting up jars of these golden gems. “We’re saving sunshine,” she’d say as the whole house filled with the … Read more
Oh, Saskatoon berries – those little purple gems that taste like a perfect mix of blueberry and almond! My first batch of Saskatoon jelly came from berries I picked on a hot summer day at my aunt’s farm. I remember thinking, “These are too special for just pies,” and that’s when the jelly-making obsession began. … Read more
Let me tell you about the magic of canning Cajun red beans – it’s like bottling up Louisiana in a jar! I learned this trick from my Aunt Lila, who always had rows of these spicy, flavorful beans ready in her pantry. “Never know when you’ll need a quick pot of beans and rice,” she’d … Read more
Oh, you’re in for a treat with this pickled cauliflower curry! It’s one of those dishes that makes you go “Wow, why didn’t I think of this sooner?” The tangy bite of the pickled cauliflower plays so beautifully with warm spices – it’s like a flavor party in your mouth. I first made this on … Read more
You know that moment when you open your pantry and realize you’ve got nothing prepared for dinner? That’s when my canned three bean salad swoops in to save the day! I’ve been canning this tangy, crunchy salad for years – ever since my neighbor Margaret showed me how her grandmother kept jars of it lining … Read more
There’s something magical about persimmon season – that brief window when these golden-orange fruits turn soft, sweet, and begging to be turned into jam. I still remember my first batch of persimmon jam, made after a neighbor gifted me a basket of ripe Hachiyas from her tree. The jam bubbled away on my stovetop, filling … Read more
There’s something magical about opening a jar of homemade Saskatoon jam in the middle of winter—the deep purple hue, that sweet-tart berry flavor that instantly reminds me of sunny summer days spent picking in the bushes. My grandma always said these little berries make the best jam, and after years of testing, I absolutely agree! … Read more
I’ll never forget the summer I discovered corn cob jelly. My neighbor Mrs. Jenkins handed me a tiny jar of golden sweetness, grinning as she said, “Bet you can’t guess what this is made from.” When she told me it came from boiled corn cobs – the parts we usually toss! – my mind was … Read more