In the "old days", (I am 61), my Grandma had a canning kitchen....it was either in the basement, where it is cooler...or it was a separate space from the house..where the heat of canning did not bother the rest of the house..canning gets the kitchen very hot....
Tuesday, July 2, 2013
SUE ANN'S CANNING
In the "old days", (I am 61), my Grandma had a canning kitchen....it was either in the basement, where it is cooler...or it was a separate space from the house..where the heat of canning did not bother the rest of the house..canning gets the kitchen very hot....
7 comments:
- New York State Of Mind said...
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Good Morning Everyone,
A Special welcome to Sue Ann who will be having canning information on every Tuesday and Thursday through July. I thank her os much for be so willing to take this over when Grandmother Olive couldn't do it. So please leave your comments and ask questions.
Marilyn - July 2, 2013 at 7:13 AM
- New York State Of Mind said...
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You might want to stop by Amish America this morning. It shows the missionary work that the Amish do like Mennonites Kevin and Bridget did. Only takes a couple of minutes and I think is very interesting.
Marilyn - July 2, 2013 at 7:22 AM
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Thank you for the information Sue Ann-there is
certainly a lot to think about-
I have not done any canning before
Hello Marilyn
Fionalina - July 2, 2013 at 9:55 AM
- Veronica said...
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Thanks for the information Sue Ann and for taking the time to post. It was great that you could fill in. We have done some canning over the years and I am hoping to do some again this year but as much as I enjoy it the biggest thing that holds me back sometimes is time. You have some great information today and I look forward to what you will be sharing throughout July. Thank you and God Bless Veronica. Hope you are also doing well Marilyn always thinking and praying for you and all the others.
- July 2, 2013 at 3:07 PM
- New York State Of Mind said...
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Hello Folks,
This has been a bad day and a good day. Thank you all for the compliments. I finally got notified that my car that was in the garage for a brake leak was done-after being in the garage for a week. As I drove it away, the brakes went again so I took it back. I was not a happy camper to put it mildly. My boss came back and was in a bad mood (putting it mildly). She was not suppose to be there as the main office did not get a doctor's report saying she could return. She is coming back tomorrow, but the main office has been notified. So I don't know what is going to happen.
Things changed. At quarter to six my car was brought to my house. The brakes work now. So if it stops raining, I can go take some more pictures. I got a call from the library and went to pick up my books only to find out that one of my favorite authors latest book was there and I am the first reader of that book. The lady that was training me are going to meet my boss there tomorrow, together. So thins are looking up. I thank the Lord.
Marilyn - July 2, 2013 at 10:11 PM
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Oh my gosh! Marilyn! When it rains it pours! Not trying to make a pun..we are so wet....been hard hanging laundry between rain drops! So glad your car is fixed tho..that can be dangerous..brakes are a real pain...
Library books always cheer me...so I know you were happy...and with your training....indeed things are looking up!
Thank-you for asking for my canning "advice"! I will do what I can...hahaha!!
Canning does take time...even if you plan for it..seems it always creeps up..when you are least ready for it!!
for ones that have never canned..I suggest doing freezing first..to get an idea of food preparation for a longer period..if you go to a farmer's market..you can buy a few pounds of green beans and start with those...wash them, snap them(clean off the stem end and the teeny blossom end with your fingers) snap them the size you want, blanch them for 3 mins(they turn a bright green)-blanching is having boiling water going and tossing them in..bring to a boil..by that time..they would be done...toss in a sink full of COLD water.....move them around with your fingers...til they are cool....may have to add more cold water.....lay them on a linen towel...dry them..then bag the in plastic, or plastic containers...the amount you think you will need for a meal, or a casserole...seal, label..freeze. That is a form of canning.....and a good beginning for new canners to try out. - July 3, 2013 at 11:53 AM
- New York State Of Mind said...
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Thank you so much, Sue Ann. Looks like my poss may be coming back. If she does I go back to an hour a half volunteer and no pay. Of course I'm not getting paid now.
I read a lot. This one is one of my favorite authors so it shouldn't take long.
So glad the brakes work on the car, now I can get around.
Thank you so much for telling us how to freeze items in the freezer.
Marilyn - July 3, 2013 at 4:45 PM
TUESDAY AND THURSDAY WILL BE CANNING DAYS THROUGH JULY THANKS TO SUE ANN. KEEP THOSE QUESTIONS COMING IN,