Monthly Archives: September 2010

Fermentation Fest, Dig In and Sauerkraut

Posted on September 29, 2010 by marisa

There are a couple of events coming up in the next few days that I’ll be at. If you’re in the area, consider stopping by and saying hi! First is the Kennett Square Fermentation Festival this Friday, October 1. It’s … Continue reading →

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Canning 101: Why You Can’t Cook Acidic Foods in Reactive Pots

Posted on September 28, 2010 by marisa

Whether you’re an expert canner, a beginner or someone who’s just contemplating dipping their toe into the home preservation waters, you’re certain to have heard that the only foods safe for water bath canning are the high acid ones. We … Continue reading →

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Peaches, Portland and Canning Classes

Posted on September 27, 2010 by marisa

This last Saturday, I spent the day in New York, helping shepherd three Philadelphia street food vendors to and from the Vendy Awards. It was the first time that any vendors from outside NYC had been invited to participate in … Continue reading →

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Ball Book Giveaway Winners

Posted on September 24, 2010 by marisa

We’ve got winners! Congratulations to Rachel and Trudy G. Ladies, I’ll be in touch soon in order to get your contact info. Thanks to all of you for entering! Related Posts:Nothing to see here.

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Ball Canning Books Giveaway

Posted on September 22, 2010 by marisa

Hey kids, it’s giveaway time! Though the canning high season is coming to an end, I firmly believe that truly, home preserving is an activity that can be done all year round. And sometimes, it’s helpful to have a new … Continue reading →

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Canning 101: Preserving with Tattler’s Reusable Lids

Posted on September 21, 2010 by marisa

One of the primary truths of canning has always been that while the jars and rings are reusable, the lids are not. When I teach canning classes, I’m careful to emphasis that those flat metal lids only have one trip … Continue reading →

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Homemade Applesauce

Posted on September 20, 2010 by marisa

This post was originally published last November. However, we’re heading into applesauce season again, so I’ve updated it to include an organized recipe and am re-posting it now, for all of you who didn’t see if the first time around. … Continue reading →

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September Can Jam: Peach-Plum Ginger Jam

Posted on September 17, 2010 by marisa

I feel a bit like I had already canned stone fruit nearly every way possible by the time this can jam came around. I was at a bit of a loss as to how to make something new and interesting … Continue reading →

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Tomato Jam

Posted on September 14, 2010 by marisa

I used to have a fantastic coworker named John. He was calm in the face of chaos, had a buoyant sense of humor and knew how not to take things too seriously. And, his wife Amy just happened to be … Continue reading →

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What Approximately Sixty Pounds of Tomatoes Looks Like

Posted on September 12, 2010 by marisa

On September 1st, I picked up 100 pounds of tomatoes from a local market who occasionally places special orders for me. I had a number of recipes in mind to make with them and assumed that I’d spend most of … Continue reading →

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