I think I’ve just realised where my trust line is. Recently I bought a book about canning. And while I already feel confident with water bath canning, pressure canning is a whole different level. It’s not something you casually experiment with—it’s about safety, not just taste. And that’s exactly where my hesitation kicked in. I … More Old Books, Real Knowledge
As the days grow shorter and the garden veggies ripen, it’s the perfect time to start canning! You can read about my first experience with water bath canning. There’s something incredibly comforting about having a homemade soup base on hand. With a busy work schedule and limited time to cook during the day, I decided … More Canning: Preserving Beetroot Soup Base for Cozy Days Ahead
Basket Full of Pears: Juice and Jam for Winter Autumn brings an abundance of fruit, and this year, I was lucky enough to get a basket full of juicy pears from Janis’s parents. They looked so perfect and succulent that I couldn’t resist turning them into something special. Using a juice steamer, I made fresh … More Exotic Pear Jam and Juice Recipe: Preserve Autumn’s Bounty for Winter
Hello everyone! I recently had a delightful surprise at a friend’s birthday party: I came home with an enormous 15-kilo box of stunning apples! (It was so heavy, I could barely lift it!) Sunday became an apple extravaganza as I spent the entire day processing these fruits. And believe me, 15 kilos is a mountain … More A Fun Apple Adventure: From Party to Winter Storage
Am I getting old or what? I’ve been thinking about water bath canning since autumn when my mom made all the tomatoes on pickled cucumbers for us at her home… and was tired as hell! I didn’t have a pot big enough… And I considered buying one, but then I realize that my stove top … More Water Bath Canning
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