Canned Many

You know that moment when you’re scrambling to get dinner on the table, and you wish you had cooked ground beef ready to go? That’s exactly why I fell in love with canning hamburger meat! I’ll never forget the first time I grabbed a jar of my home-canned ground beef to whip up spaghetti sauce … Read more

There’s nothing quite like the rich, savory smell of homemade beef broth simmering on the stove – it’s pure kitchen magic! I still remember the first time I canned my own beef broth years ago. After one taste of that deep, meaty flavor compared to store-bought, I was hooked. Now my pantry always has jars … Read more

There’s nothing quite like opening a jar of homemade canned beef stroganoff on a busy weeknight – it’s like giving your future self the gift of a warm, comforting meal without any fuss! I learned the magic of pressure canning from my great-aunt Mabel, who always had rows of jewel-toned jars lining her cellar shelves. … Read more

Let me tell you about the day my Presto Digital Pressure Canner changed my kitchen forever. I’d been wrestling with my old stovetop canner for years—constantly adjusting the flame, peeking nervously at the dial, and praying I wouldn’t underprocess my grandmother’s salsa recipe. Then this sleek digital wonder landed on my counter, and wow, what … Read more

Nothing beats opening a jar of homemade beef pot pie filling on a busy weeknight – it’s like giving future-you the best gift! I started canning this hearty filling years ago when my kids’ sports schedules got crazy, and wow, did it save my sanity. That rich aroma of tender beef, savory gravy, and garden-fresh … Read more

There’s something downright magical about opening a jar of homemade split pea soup in the dead of winter—it’s like tasting sunshine from last summer’s garden. I’ve been canning this hearty soup for over a decade, ever since my neighbor gifted me a bushel of peas and said, “Trust me, you’ll want these when the snow … Read more

Oh, let me tell you about my love affair with French onion soup—it started years ago on a chilly Parisian afternoon when I first dipped crusty bread into that rich, caramelized onion broth. I came home determined to recreate that magic, but here’s the problem: homemade French onion soup never lasts long enough! That’s when … Read more

Oh wow, do I remember my first attempt at water bath canning—what a mess! I stood there sweating over a boiling pot, watching jars bob around like little glass boats, praying I wouldn’t lose another batch of tomatoes. Then I discovered the magic of an electric pressure canner. Game. Changer. Suddenly, I wasn’t babysitting a … Read more

Let me tell you about my love affair with low sugar orange marmalade. It all started when I realized my favorite breakfast toast was packing way too much sugar. After dozens of experiments (and a few sticky messes), I perfected this simple recipe that keeps all the bright citrus flavor without the sugar overload. The … Read more

You know that panic when you’re halfway through a recipe and realize you’re out of milk? That’s exactly why I fell in love with canning milk years ago. It’s not just about emergency pancakes—having jars of perfectly preserved milk means never worrying about expiration dates again. I learned this trick from my great-aunt who lived … Read more