| Hi Achternaam, I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving last week and that you're enjoying the beginning of the holiday season, which is what this newsletter is all about!
Giving home canned goods for the holidays? Just a little gift from me to you...some pretty canning labels for you to use! Add them to the top of the jar or to the jar itself for gift giving. (For pre-cut stickers, print on Avery labels.) You could also print on cardstock, add a hole punch and some pretty ribbon, and tie it to your jars or gift basket. Download Avery Round labels 5294 here. Download Avery Oval labels 22820 here. Simply Canning Gift Guide I try to avoid big stores in December. I don’t like the crowds! Any shopping I do for December is through small, local shops that have specialty items. I’d encourage you to do the same. Support that local craftsman. Since you probably can’t get to MY local stores, I thought I'd recommend some items that can be purchased online that would be great presents. Some of these are directly canning related...some are just mason jar related! I like them, and I think you will too. Got a mason jar fanatic that you need a gift for? There are a couple fun things in this Gift Guide. Enjoy the Gift Guide here. If the holidays are not busy enough for you, now is a great time to make and can sauerkraut. These directions produce sauerkraut that can be jarred up for the shelf or just fermented, whatever you prefer. Canning Sauerkraut - This sauerkraut recipe shows you how flexible making your own ‘kraut can be. It’s easy to suit the flavors to your family’s preferences. This guide will show you how it’s done! Learn how to make and can sauerkraut here. Pickle Pipe - The Pickle Pipe has my stamp of approval! I tested this item against the traditional method and an air lock when making sauerkraut. How did it stack up? Learn the answer here. Home Canning Jars: Creative Storage Solutions - Home canning jars take up a lot of room. Whether they're filled with food or not, you’ll need a place to keep them clean and safe. Here are some tips for getting creative and finding storage that isn’t in the way. Includes a peek at my own storage systems through the years! Learn more about creative jar storage solutions here.  Sharon
P.S. Canning Jam and Jelly Classes are available to you right now. Commercial jam and jelly cannot compare to what we can create at home with our fresh fruit. Wholesome fruit flavor shines through. Join Jam, Jelly and Sweet Spreads classes and get started today. Canning Jam and Jelly Classes.
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