Today I’m going to teach you how to make mustard – how cool is that?  This week''s show offers a wonderful diversion from mainstream canning.  I will also introduce you to the most awesome recipe I've ever found for making your own soft pretzels - That’s

Apples.  There are so many wonderful things we can make with apples.  In today’s episode I start with a foundation apple item that is easy to make and nearly everyone likes; homemade applesauce.  I then introduce you to a most-delicious Apple Cider Jelly

Today I am joined by Master Canner Shirley Camp to answer your questions, provide you with canning tips, and help enhance your technique for recipes.  In addition to being a consultant for Mrs. Wages, Shirley is veteran educator and retired University of

Over the years I’ve tried making salsa many times, using many different recipe variants.  I never really liked any of them.  They were too hot, too mild, none were just right.  Finally, I got it right!  Today we’re going to talk about how I did it, how y

Peaches are one of the easiest things to preserve while offering some of the highest rewards.  Though labor-intensive, home canning peaches requires no specialized knowledge, recipes, or technical prowess.  Over time I have learned some tips & tricks to

Learning how to can tomatoes provides the foundation to any cook's well-stocked pantry.  Doing so is not only easy, it also takes advantage of the fact so many of us already grow tomatoes in our own gardens.  In today's episode I walk you through the bas

Placing jars of freshly canned goods into a pot of boiling water as a means to safely preserve your goodies for later consumption is one of the primary recommended ways to safely do home canning.  In today's episode I get into the step-by-step you go thr

Today's episode continues the Canning 101 theme by identifying and discussing the two recommended methods for safe home canning of foods.  Those methods are:  Boiling Water Bath and Pressure Processing.  I also discuss unsafe and outdated methods of home

Today's show features an interview with Ted Allen, the host of the Food Network's very popular series "Chopped".  Meeting Ted and getting to interview him about home canning is a special treat I am delighted to share with my listeners. I think you will a

In today's session we get into preventing botulism and food poisoning. This is the third in my Canning 101 series.  I put this series together to give those new to canning as well as those more experienced a good review of the concepts central to the won