after years of marathon canning i finally realized that every time i was making something, i could can just a few jars, almost as an afterthought. so, so simple and before you know it you have a pantry full with little effort. it's the way to do it!
I think I'm always put off by big canning sessions, I prefer not to make a big thing of it. Yeah it's great to end a day with 50 jars, but the thought of that was quite intimidating.
Kev, dairy is the same way for me. Once I figured out that I could literally make yogurt and some soft cheeses while I did my "real" job, I had a lot less stress.
Yeah, like this, while I cook tea I can preserve a can of tomatoes or the blackberries I've just picked. I think big batches puts people off even trying to preserve stuff.
There is a double layer of bricks on the ground all the way around my big old house. They were put there as a 'mowing border' to protect the foundation wall from the lawnmower. My wife did it all by herself. Every morning she went for a walk. She stopped at the brick pile and picked up two bricks. When she finished her walk, she laid the two bricks down on the ground. Next morning, same thing again. and again. and again. Little and often gets it done. Cheers
That's brilliant. I love the idea of it taking shape like that over time. Collecting sticks for firewood can be the same, all summer long just pick up a few where you see them.
after years of marathon canning i finally realized that every time i was making something, i could can just a few jars, almost as an afterthought. so, so simple and before you know it you have a pantry full with little effort. it's the way to do it!
ReplyDeleteI think I'm always put off by big canning sessions, I prefer not to make a big thing of it. Yeah it's great to end a day with 50 jars, but the thought of that was quite intimidating.
DeleteKev, dairy is the same way for me. Once I figured out that I could literally make yogurt and some soft cheeses while I did my "real" job, I had a lot less stress.
ReplyDeleteYeah, like this, while I cook tea I can preserve a can of tomatoes or the blackberries I've just picked. I think big batches puts people off even trying to preserve stuff.
DeleteUnless it is beetroot - with a mess like that stuff makes you only want to clean up after yourself once a year!
ReplyDeleteHaha yes! I'll have to tell you the story of making beetroot saurkraut with 18 7 year olds soemtime... A moment not to be repeated!
DeleteI used to lament my small harvests, but I put them up anyway, even if only a few jars. You're right. It adds up quicker than you think!
ReplyDeleteYeah, every bit adds up and otherwise some might get wasted. I have some 1/4 pint mason jars, ideal for canning that last little bit!
DeleteSame with freezing, which is what I do most of. A handful of beans or a pint of peas here and there and all of a sudden I am overflowing!
ReplyDeleteYes! I do it with bones sometimes, save up a few carcasses and suddenly enough to make some stock!
DeleteThere is a double layer of bricks on the ground all the way around my big old house. They were put there as a 'mowing border' to protect the foundation wall from the lawnmower. My wife did it all by herself. Every morning she went for a walk. She stopped at the brick pile and picked up two bricks. When she finished her walk, she laid the two bricks down on the ground. Next morning, same thing again. and again. and again. Little and often gets it done. Cheers
ReplyDeleteThat's brilliant. I love the idea of it taking shape like that over time. Collecting sticks for firewood can be the same, all summer long just pick up a few where you see them.
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