Friday 24 June 2016

119. You Can Can by Jan Miller


BOOK REVIEW: You Can Can by Jan Miller

Have you ever encountered a situation where you just over-shopped and your pantry and fridge is overflowing with fresh produce that if not used will end up as compost? What a waste...Ever tried thinking of a way to salvage them? Never fear, canning is here! This is a fun and simple guide that proves you really can can!

Canning and preserving your own fruits and vegetables is a fun, affordable, and sustainable way to fill your pantry with the season’s bounty all year long. With this inspirational-yet-practical guide, you’ll get hands-on advice and helpful tips to start canning and preserving your market’s favourites or the fresh produce from your own garden.

This information-packed resource is loaded with delicious recipes, including pickles, jams, jellies, chutneys, and salsas. Inside, you’ll find everything you need to get started.

Learn all the basics – from water baths to freezing techniques – plus food safety tips and clever gift ideas. Step-by-step instructions and beautiful photos guide you from garden-fresh to pantry-ready. This book also includes detailed information on equipment and ingredients, handy charts and lists, and tips on produce seasonality.


It has been a breeze for me now to make my very own jams and jellies as my family consumes a lot of it. Buying is out of the question, what with price tags burning a hole in our pockets as well as sugar levels going way beyond RDI. I CAN CAN!

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