Store It Foods

At the end of the summer many people find themselves with an excess of vegetables grown in their home gardens. But don’t throw away those juicy tomatoes or crisp snap peas. Canning is an easy and economical way of saving your summer garden fare. You’ll need a few supplies before you can get started.

Start out by investing in a starter kit of canning supplies. Your starter kit will include; a water bath canner, canning rack, funnel, jar lifter, jar wrench, tongs and a lid lifter. Next, figure out which veggies you want to enjoy during the winter. If you are canning by yourself it’s recommended that you get an instructional book, like the “Ball Blue Book.” This book will guide you through each step and ensure you get a great end product.