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I recently read where someone put up over 1,000 jars of canning each year. The Hutterites also do the same thing, but they live in colonies, so there are usually well over 50 people on each colony. I'm happy when I put up around 200 jars, but this year would like to increase that amount...

As I watch the shelves filling up once again, I think of how canning brings such joy to me, even with the work it entails. As I wash the jars, boil the lids, peel the fruits and veggies, I'm in awe how the pioneer ladies slaved away in order to have a full larder come winter. They didn't...

I have 2 that I use all the time (along with some hand me down recipes). Canning and Preserving by Linda Ferrari. This one I fall back on all the time. Blue Ribbon Preserves by Linda J. Amendt. Lots of great explainations and helps in this one. Name some of yours that you faithfully...