Preserving food has existed since ancient times, and a new wave of appreciation for this age-old tradition comes with the recent resurgence of home canning. But if you’re considering purchasing a canning line for your business or personal use, you may wonder how much it will cost – and what factors should be considered before…
If you’ve ever canned your foods, you may have noticed a strange phenomenon – glass jars can float in boiling water! Thermal buoyancy, a phenomenon, makes it possible to accomplish this seemingly impossible accomplishment. Thermal buoyancy works by creating pockets of warm air trapped inside the jar, which causes it to become lighter and, as…
Canning lids have been a staple in the pantries of home cooks for generations, providing an easy way to store and preserve food so it can last longer. But now, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is banning these time-honored products due to safety concerns. This shift has raised questions about how people can…
Are you feeling adventurous and looking for new ways to preserve your food? Have you ever heard of chained echoes canning? This age-old preserving method has been used by generations of families, from hunter-gatherers to modern homesteaders. Chained echo canning involves potting up fruits and vegetables with minimal water contact in sterilized or at least…
