The Pantry

Home Canning Supplies- Must-Haves for the New Canner

by Mary Stage
March 7, 2016December 28, 2017
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For those of you who are just getting started with canning, you will need to make sure you have the basic home canning supplies on-hand.

Canning Utensil Set– usually under $12
Granite Ware Water-Bath Canner with Rack $20 or less
Canning Jars normally around $10 for 12
Pressure Canner from $50-$250 depending on brand

That’s it! You can easily get started with canning as soon as your garden ripens or the local farmers market opens.

Ok, most canners actually can food all year long. Read More »Home Canning Supplies- Must-Haves for the New Canner

Brownies in a Jar – Best Brownie Mix Ever

by Mary Stage
March 3, 2016January 29, 2023
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What is that sitting on my pantry shelf? Brownie mix in a jar! It’s the best thing ever to have on hand for when unexpected company come over. You can have brownies in less than a half hour if you have a few simple ingredients to go with it. (eggs, vanilla, oil)

When I make brownies in a jar for my pantry, I try to make at least 6 at a time.Read More »Brownies in a Jar – Best Brownie Mix Ever

Kitchen Hack- Filling Ziploc Baggies

by Mary Stage
March 3, 2016January 31, 2017
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This neat kitchen hack will change the way you fill ziploc baggies forever!

For those of you who have a fully stocked kitchen for canning, you will already have the cool tool you need, no need to spend any more money to be able to do this kitchen hack.

So what is this neat tool? It’s a jar lifter, used to lift canning jars in and out of the canner. Here is what a jar lifter looks like:

So how can this canning tool help me to fill ziploc baggies?Read More »Kitchen Hack- Filling Ziploc Baggies