Peony Place

Can I can?

A bloom from one of my hostas.

I bought some canning equipment yesterday....just the cans, lids, funnel.  I have a glass top stove and the pot I was going to buy said not to use on glass top stoves. Oy.  I guess I'll have to do a bit more research. I'm very fortunate though, because my friend, Lisa, is going to help me.  I have no clue what I'm doing.  She let me borrow her Ball Blue Book of Preserving.  I also ordered one.  It all seems so complicated at the moment, but like all things in life, just take it a step at a time and it's never as difficult as you think.

Thanks to Jennickless for the tuna recipe, and to April and Kristina for commiserating about relatives.

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09:00, Friday, July 27, 2007 .. Posted by meme21713

Guess that would be a question I would have to ask also...lol...I have only put up okra, corn, figs and string beans and they go in ziplock bags and pop into the freezer. I have never tried my hand at canning in jars...but would love to try...Debbie
P.S. I read a few of your other bloggs this morning, love the post and pictures..Thanks for a pleasant morning...Debbie

Go slowly!

10:14, Friday, July 27, 2007 .. Posted by matsmom97

Just remember that this is TRIAL AND ERROR! Your friend will be a HUGE blessing to you! But things don't always go as planned and that's ok. Canning is so rewarding once you get the hang of it. I love to can in case you couldn't tell.;)

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04:54, Friday, July 27, 2007 .. Posted by BlueApple

Beautiful picture...what is it that you want to can?

Can Can!

05:56, Friday, July 27, 2007 .. Posted by kristina

You Can learn to Can!!!! I basically taught myself (I also racked up the long distance phone bill calling my grandma!) and I enjoy it so much! It's time consumming but boy does that good stuff from your garden taste good on a cold January night!!! Good luck to you! Have a good weekend!