Comments on: A Gift Guide for Canners (+ Giveaway)

By: bethh

bethh — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 22:52:13 +0000

I’m too late for the drawing, but thank you for putting right there in writing that we can use a stock pot instead of a canner. I’ve used mine a couple of times (as I’m just getting into this) and it makes me nervous. I feel a bit validated now!

By: Wendy

Wendy — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 22:41:54 +0000

I’m late in posting to this as I just found this blog. I’d like to know where folks buy flour sack towels. I love canning and agree that many of the items listed are an absolute must. One thing I don’t see is what I call a magnetic wand – mine is a red plastic stick with a small magnet on the end. This I use to remove the metal lids that are boiled just before being put on the jars along with the metal rims. wendy

By: Jody

Jody — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 21:05:24 +0000

Being a single gal, I made a rule when Mom gave me her pressure canner to only put up as much as I could eat or give away in one year. So that means smaller batches than in most traditional canning books/recipes. So I would ad to this list: “The Complete Book of Small-Batch Preserving: Over 300 Recipes to Use Year-Round”
Its GREAT and has some super gift items in it as well.

By: Mama Urchin

Mama Urchin — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 13:07:55 +0000

I also think the plastic lids for once you pop the top are fantastic. Also, cute labels are really nice too!

By: pete

pete — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 01:38:08 +0000

Too late for the drawing, I know, but just had to add that I completely agree that the 8-cup measuring cup is my all time favorite mixing bowl! Been using the same one for decades now, and cannot imagine life without it.

By: Taylor-Lynn

Taylor-Lynn — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 18:05:05 +0000

I am new to canning and would love ALL of this under my Christmas tree this year to get me started on the right track. Thanks for all of your wonderful gift ideas- keep them coming!

By: Jane

Jane — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 04:43:57 +0000

Thanks for the gift guide! I know one or two things on it would be perfect for my sister.

By: Zoe

Zoe — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 00:45:16 +0000

This is a great gift guide! Thank you for the ideas. Merry Christmas!

By: Mary

Mary — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 19:52:30 +0000

M-o-r-e j-a-r-s !!

Merry Christmas Happy Holidays everyone.

By: amy

amy — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 18:12:23 +0000

I need a better funnel.

We gave in and ordered some weck jars online. They are gorgeous.