| Hi Achternaam, While canning is very easy to start, it's true you'll need a few supplies upfront, to make filling and processing jars much easier. Fillmore Container, a SimplyCanning.com sponsor, has just released two brand-new canning supply kits! The 3-piece kit includes a jar funnel, lid lifter, and bubble remover/headspace tool, while the 9-piece kit includes half-pint jars with lids, pectin, canning rack, jar lifter, bubble remover/headspace tool, jar funnel, and step-by-step visual instructions. If you need supplies or know someone who's just getting started, these kits might be a good fit. Okay, now to this week's articles: Canning Funnels - New Canning Chat! Recently I splurged and purchased a stainless steel canning funnel. What did I think? We just added my review to this page.
Learn about Canning Funnels here. Jam & Jelly Maker - Do you love homemade jam/jelly? It might be worth investing in this machine, especially if you need a little confidence in the jam/jelly making department.
Learn about the Jam & Jelly Maker here. Is Water Bath Canning Green Beans Safe? - We've been getting a LOT of questions about this topic recently, so this article seems appropriate. (Hint: Please don't can green beans without a pressure canner. It isn't safe.)
Learn about Canning Green Beans here. Canning Mistakes - What should you do if you messed up during the canning process? When it safe to re-can the food? Learn guidelines for fixing canning mistakes here.
Learn about Canning Mistakes 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 | 
