Interested in canning?

The art of canning has almost been lost.

My grandmother taught me to can when I was in high school. Today, my family has “canning parties”!

Last week we canned 91 quarts of green beans in 1 day. This week we canned another 77 quarts.

Today… I’m freezing corn.

Canning is a skill that has been typically passed down from generation to generation. However, recent generations have relied more on the convenience of a grocery store. The skill of canning has almost been lost!

People ask me why I can during the summer months? Have you looked in your pantry at the ingredients listed on the label of your canned food? Some of those ingredients I can’t even pronounce. If I can’t pronounce it, I’m certainly not going to eat it. I purchase Organic whenever possible. When I can produce from my own garden, I know there are NO pesticides and NO added ingredients.

The beans need to be washed multiple times before canning.

This removes dirt and grime you don’t want to eat.

Canning offers the ability to store food in the winter, like a squirrel. Guess who is not going to the grocery store in the cold winter, ME! However, my husband may go after a few staples.

When you prepare your food, you know exactly what went into the jars!

These jars…. ONLY homegrown green beans and a little salt.

This can of kidney beans includes sugar, calcium chloride, disodium EDTA, and the aluminum is most likely lined with BPA.

With the rising prices of groceries and the uncertainty of the winter, you can be assured you have food for your family. What happens when there’s a food shortage?

I realize not everyone has a garden, but most cities offer a Farmer’s Market during the summer. All you need to do is grab a canner and learn. Right? It’s easy and once you understand it, you’ll be happy you have food during the winter. Home-canned food honestly tastes much better. So much so, that my kids are spoiled and refuse to eat certain store-bought food!

Cooling and sealing and ready to EAT!

Happy Canning and Summer Fun!

Take Back Your Health!!

Dr. Melissa Bass