Category Archives: equipment

Giveaway: The JarBOX (sponsored by Fillmore Container)

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Marisa

Once you start collecting jars and canning, you will eventually face the issue of storage. Do you build shelves or rely on boxes? If you have a basement, do you carve a section out for canned good storage? If the … Continue reading →

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Giveaway: New Heritage Collection Blue Jars from Ball

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Marisa

In the last few years, many of my favorite things that were once rare and only available in thrift stores and junk shops have been reissued. First there were the Pint & Half jars that came back last winter. Then … Continue reading →

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Holiday Giving: Kitchen Tools for Canners

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Marisa

In my years of canning, one of the things I’ve found is that most of my favorite canning tools weren’t made specifically for canning. They are simply kitchen utensils that are well made, sturdy and just happen to serve a … Continue reading →

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FreshTech Jam and Jelly Maker Review

Posted on September 12, 2012 by Marisa

Earlier this summer, Ball released an automatic jam and jelly maker. Called the FreshTECH, this self-stirring pot promises fresh, homemade preserves in three easy steps.  It’s got settings for both jam and jelly and yields approximately 4 cups (that 2 pints) … Continue reading →

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Deal Alert: Crate & Barrel’s Canning Kit

Posted on August 9, 2012 by Marisa

Yesterday, an errand took me within spitting distance of Crate & Barrel. I’ve been wanting to stop into a physical C&B store since they re-released the Dansk cookware (of which I’ve long been a fan). However, before I was able … Continue reading →

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Winners! Cuppow and Ball Equipment!

Posted on July 14, 2012 by Marisa

As so often is the case, time has gotten away from me a little and I didn’t manage to post the winner of the Cuppow giveaway on Thursday. However, I thought I’d grab the momentum of the two giveaways I … Continue reading →

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New Canning Tools From Progressive International + Giveaway

Posted on April 9, 2012 by Marisa

When I teach canning classes, one of the first things I tell my students is that they don’t need a whole lot of special equipment to start canning. And truly, I believe it. During my first, tentative canning steps, I … Continue reading →

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Finding Equipment: Fishs Eddy in New York City

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Marisa

One of the joys of living in Philadelphia is that it’s possible to do things like pop up to New York for the day. Yesterday, I did just that. I went up to spend some time at Korin, a store … Continue reading →

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Finding Equipment: Greensgrow Farms in Philadelphia

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Marisa

I was recently out at Greensgrow, an urban farm in Philadelphia’s Kensington neighborhood and got a chance to take a peek at their canning cabinet. They have just about everything a home canner could want (and at competitive prices, too). … Continue reading →

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Cuppow Review and Giveaway

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Marisa

When I worked in an office, mason jars were a regular part of my commuter food world. I layered oats and yogurt into wide mouth pints for breakfast and I toted coffee in those discontinued pint and a half jars … Continue reading →

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