| Hi Achternaam, The past few weeks have been filled with preparations for winter in our small, temporary home in our new location. (If you hadn't heard yet we moved!) We've been busy with cutting and splitting firewood and adding a new (to us) wood stove for heat. The stove was lit for the first time recently. It brought back memories of a day, long ago, when my sons were small. We were putting a wood stove into that house too. As we lit it for the first time my 3 sons gathered around for the memorable event. As the flames caught and the excitement grew, one of the boys (6-year-old Collin) exclaimed, "Are we rich now? I feel rich!" Yes son...as a matter of fact, we ARE rich. :) In the ways that count. Remember, as we approach the beginning of slower, cooler days, take some time to count your blessings, many of those being in the pantry! And don't forget to dream about next year too: Pressure Canning - Wondering how to use a pressure canner? This page provides directions for using your canner, as well as answers to important questions.
Learn about Pressure Canning here. Canning Jar - Can you use recycled mayo and pickle jars from store-bought foods for home canning? Here's the scoop.
Learn about Recycled Canning Jars here. Old Fashioned Peach Cobbler Recipe - Kid-friendly and super easy, my son picked this recipe out of an Amish Dutch cookbook we found at a yard sale. It has a very moist cake consistency.
Learn about Peach Cobbler here. Canning Food - Before you fill your first jar, or use your home canning recipes from your great grandmother, it is important to understand the science of what you are doing. Learn about Canning Food here.  Sharon
P.S. Not sure where to start? Take these 3 simple steps to get your pantry running! Step 1 - Take the Canning Quick Start - a free, 7-email series to guide you through the most important information for your canning success. Canning Quick Start Step 2 - Browse through our free canning and food preservation recipes here. Home Canning - Pickling - Jam & Jelly - Dehydrating
Step 3 - Get focused video instruction. Step-by-step, beginner-friendly directions through the whole process. Online Canning Classes | 
