Category Archives: questions/answers

In Search of Toaster Oven Advice

Posted on March 27, 2011 by marisa

I’m veering a bit off the beaten canning path today. I find myself in need of small kitchen appliance advice and I know of no better place to turn than you lovely, well-informed people. So. Here we have my kitchen. … Continue reading →

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Season to Taste

Posted on February 28, 2010 by marisa

Earlier today, I got an email from a reader. After many months of anticipation, she had finally opened a jar of garlic dill pickles she made last summer, using the recipe I posted in August. Only they were far, far … Continue reading →

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Some Canning Questions/Answers

Posted on December 2, 2009 by marisa

More than three weeks ago, I asked for your burning canning questions. I intended to be a good canning blogger/teacher and respond right away to those queries, but then life intervened and I’m only now finally circling back around to … Continue reading →

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How to Check That Your Seal is Good

Posted on November 10, 2009 by marisa

I got a question tonight from a reader of this blog about seal quality and as I was writing her back, I realized that there may be more of you out there who could benefit from a brief seal-testing tutorial. … Continue reading →

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Questions About Canning Whole Fruit

Posted on September 14, 2009 by marisa

I’ve gotten a couple of questions lately about the loss of syrup when canning whole fruit. Here’s the story. From what I’ve found and read, the loss of syrup isn’t a major problem unless the jars loses multiple inches. Ideally, … Continue reading →

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Peach Jam Winner + Some Q & A

Posted on July 31, 2009 by marisa

As is my norm, I’m a bit last posting the latest giveaway winner. But better late than never, right? The lucky winner of this half pint of peach jam is commenter #8, Adrienne Bruno. Congrats Adrienne, I’ll be in touch … Continue reading →

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