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Canning Season®

58 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 140 ratings

Get out your jars! Canning Season is an uplifting show dedicated to home canning and food preservation. it’s all about “Celebrating and sharing the abundance.”® Canning Season first ran in 2013-2014 and came back in 2020.

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CS-044: Fall Home Canning – Conversation with a Master Food Preserver

November 07, 2020 15:55 - 1 hour - 104 MB

As we wrap up the growing season, we turn to fall home canning, That means the holidays and all the abundance that... The post CS-044: Fall Home Canning – Conversation with a Master Food Preserver appeared first on Canning Season.

CS-043: The Pickle Anything Show

August 22, 2020 03:43 - 53 minutes - 73.6 MB

In today’s show, we talk about safely pickling foods.  This is a foundation skill used in home canning worldwide. Seasoned home canners... The post CS-043: The Pickle Anything Show appeared first on Canning Season.

CS-042: Get Your Jams and Jellies to Set

July 25, 2020 02:51 - 48 minutes - 67.4 MB

Today, we talk about what it takes to get your jams and jellies to set. Pectin – what it is. The concept... The post CS-042: Get Your Jams and Jellies to Set appeared first on Canning Season.

CS-041: Let’s Make Great Strawberry Jam

June 26, 2020 20:44 - 31 minutes - 5 MB

The strawberries have arrived and it’s time to make strawberry jam. Today’s show lists the 10 things I learned for making the best strawberry jam.  We get answers to the following, as well as many more questions — How to make jam without pectin. What to do about all that foam that forms on top of boiling jams. How many strawberries does it take to make jam? What are the best sized jars for home canning? As a reminder, this podcast relies heavily on information and expertise provided...

CS-041: Let’s Make Great Strawberry Jam

June 26, 2020 15:58 - 31 minutes - 43.6 MB

The strawberries have arrived and it’s time to make strawberry jam.  Today’s show lists the 10 things I learned for making the... The post CS-041: Let’s Make Great Strawberry Jam appeared first on Canning Season.

CS-040: Pop-Tarts and Disruptions in the Food Supply

June 12, 2020 23:05 - 31 minutes - 42.9 MB

In today’s episode we talk about disruptions in the food supply and their connection to home canning & food preservation.  To help... The post CS-040: Pop-Tarts and Disruptions in the Food Supply appeared first on Canning Season.

CS-040: Pop-Tarts and Disruptions in the Food Supply

June 12, 2020 22:12 - 31 minutes - 5 MB

In today’s episode we talk about disruptions in the food supply and their connection to home canning & food preservation.To help answer those questions, we take lessons from how they package a popular food item in the United States known as Pop-Tarts®.

CS-039: The Canning Season podcast is back. Get out your jars!

May 21, 2020 22:17 - 30 minutes - 42.5 MB

It's been six years since the last episode of the Canning Season podcast.  Today's show re-introduces Canning Season to fans of home canning and food preservation.  The creator and producer of Canning Season returns as your host to guide you throughout the growing season.Get out your jars!  Canning Season is back.

CS-039 Canning Season is Back!

May 21, 2020 15:37 - 30 minutes - 42.5 MB

It’s been six years since the last episode of the Canning Season podcast.  Today’s show re-introduces Canning Season to fans of home... The post CS-039 Canning Season is Back! appeared first on Canning Season.

CS-038: Homemade Ice Cream | New Features Coming to Canning Season

September 15, 2014 20:23 - 39 minutes - 55.6 MB

For all your hard work home canning this year, don’t you think you deserve a break – and a treat?  Today I... The post CS-038: Homemade Ice Cream | New Features Coming to Canning Season appeared first on Canning Season.

CS-037: A Bucket of Cucumbers Restored My Canning Mojo

August 21, 2014 19:24 - 31 minutes - 44.8 MB

In home canning as well as in life, we sometimes get off our game; some call it “losing our mojo”.  You know... The post CS-037: A Bucket of Cucumbers Restored My Canning Mojo appeared first on Canning Season.

CS-036: Pickled Foods | Interview with Expert from University of Alaska

August 06, 2014 19:29 - 1 hour - 86.9 MB

Knowing how to safely pickle foods is one of the foundation skills used by home canners worldwide.  In today’s episode we are... The post CS-036: Pickled Foods | Interview with Expert from University of Alaska appeared first on Canning Season.

CS-035: Cherries! | So Many Cool Things to Make with Cherries | My Trip to Norway

July 17, 2014 19:41 - 29 minutes - 42.4 MB

The cherries are in!  Will you be home canning cherries this year?  If so, what do you plan to make?  With so... The post CS-035: Cherries! | So Many Cool Things to Make with Cherries | My Trip to Norway appeared first on Canning Season.

CS-034: 10 Things I Learned Canning Strawberry Jam This Year | Your Questions Answered

June 30, 2014 20:42 - 34 minutes - 5 MB

No matter how long we've been cooking or home canning, there's always something new to learn.  Today's session lists the 10 things I learned when making strawberry jam this weekend.  We also celebrate the one year anniversary of the Canning Season podcas

CS-034: 10 Things I Learned Canning Strawberry Jam This Year | Your Questions Answered

June 30, 2014 19:50 - 32 minutes - 45.5 MB

No matter how long we’ve been cooking or home canning, there’s always something new to learn.  Today’s session lists the 10 things... The post CS-034: 10 Things I Learned Canning Strawberry Jam This Year | Your Questions Answered appeared first on Canning Season.

CS-033: Easily Avoid Food Poisoning & Botulism in Your Home Canning | Safety Refresher

June 09, 2014 22:25 - 40 minutes - 56.6 MB

Today’s session provides a great review on preventing botulism and food poisoning. With the new growing season underway, timing is perfect for... The post CS-033: Easily Avoid Food Poisoning & Botulism in Your Home Canning | Safety Refresher appeared first on Canning Season.

CS-032: World War II Veteran Shares Home Canning Stories | Memorial Day Special

May 20, 2014 22:28 - 49 minutes - 69.7 MB

In this Memorial Day special, I get to interview a dear friend who served and fought as a member of the US... The post CS-032: World War II Veteran Shares Home Canning Stories | Memorial Day Special appeared first on Canning Season.

CS-031: Must-Have Resources for Your Best Home Canning | Your Questions Answered

April 30, 2014 22:30 - 32 minutes - 46.4 MB

Whether a novice or seasoned in the art of home canning, all will benefit from this week’s show.  I introduce you to... The post CS-031: Must-Have Resources for Your Best Home Canning | Your Questions Answered appeared first on Canning Season.

CS-030: Get Ready for Summer Canning | Your Questions Answered

April 17, 2014 22:33 - 38 minutes - 54.6 MB

With winter over, our planning can finally turn to the hope of a new growing season.  These warmer days bring with them... The post CS-030: Get Ready for Summer Canning | Your Questions Answered appeared first on Canning Season.

CS-029: Make Your Own Yogurt at Home | Your Questions Answered

March 31, 2014 22:35 - 42 minutes - 60.1 MB

One of the best parts about making your own yogurt at home is how easy it is!  If you like yogurt, you’ll... The post CS-029: Make Your Own Yogurt at Home | Your Questions Answered appeared first on Canning Season.

CS-028: Pancakes, Cookies, & Scones – Time Savings from Your Mason Jars

March 12, 2014 22:39 - 29 minutes - 42.5 MB

An often overlooked benefit to home canning and food preservation is the amazing time savings it can provide later on.  In today’s... The post CS-028: Pancakes, Cookies, & Scones – Time Savings from Your Mason Jars appeared first on Canning Season.

CS-028: Pancakes, Cookies, & Scones - Time Savings from Your Mason Jars

March 12, 2014 14:39 - 29 minutes - 42.5 MB

An often overlooked benefit to home canning and food preservation is the amazing time savings it can provide later on.  In today’s show I talk about using our Mason jars to pre-mix ingredients needed for pancakes, chocolate chip cookies, and Irish soda b

CS-027: Start Planning Now for a Great Garden Later | Interview With Expert From Burpee

February 24, 2014 23:41 - 47 minutes - 67.3 MB

Had enough of the extremes brought about by this year’s polar vortex?  I sure have!  Soon enough, the seasons will turn and... The post CS-027: Start Planning Now for a Great Garden Later | Interview With Expert From Burpee appeared first on Canning Season.

CS-026: My Biggest Canning Mistake Ever | Plus 3 Simple, Tasty Recipes

February 11, 2014 23:50 - 29 minutes - 42.1 MB

First I talk about the biggest canning mistake I’ve ever made in my kitchen.  Then, I walk you through three simple recipes... The post CS-026: My Biggest Canning Mistake Ever | Plus 3 Simple, Tasty Recipes appeared first on Canning Season.

CS-025: Canning Soups & Chicken | Interview with The Canning Diva

January 23, 2014 23:52 - 59 minutes - 82.9 MB

Today we talk about canning soups and chicken with my guest, Diane Devereaux, the self-proclaimed “Canning Diva”. By learning how to can... The post CS-025: Canning Soups & Chicken | Interview with The Canning Diva appeared first on Canning Season.

CS-024: Part 3 – Basics of Pressure Processing | Testing Your Dial Gauge

January 19, 2014 23:55 - 8 minutes - 13.8 MB

This is part 3 of a 3-part series on pressure processing.  Today’s session is aimed primarily at those who have a pressure... The post CS-024: Part 3 – Basics of Pressure Processing | Testing Your Dial Gauge appeared first on Canning Season.

CS-024: Part 3 - Basics of Pressure Processing | Testing Your Dial Gauge

January 10, 2014 04:48 - 8 minutes - 13.8 MB

This is part 3 of a 3-part series on pressure processing.  Today's session is aimed primarily at those who have a pressure canner with a dial gauge. We learn how to get it tested and why that is important.  This is the final installment of a great interv

CS-023: Part 2 – Basics of Pressure Processing | Expert Interview

January 09, 2014 23:57 - 45 minutes - 63.7 MB

This is part 2 of a 3-part series on pressure processing.  Pressure processing is one of the most rewarding, yet intimidating, methods... The post CS-023: Part 2 – Basics of Pressure Processing | Expert Interview appeared first on Canning Season.

CS-023: Part 2 - Basics of Pressure Processing | Expert Interview

January 09, 2014 20:40 - 45 minutes - 5 MB

This is part 2 of a 3-part series on pressure processing.  Pressure processing is one of the most rewarding, yet intimidating, methods of home canning.  To help remove the mystery, while keeping things completely safe, today I am joined by Nancy Becker,

CS-022: Part 1 - Basics of Pressure Processing | Expert Interview

January 09, 2014 04:11 - 45 minutes - 63.7 MB

This is part 1 of a 3-part series on pressure processing.  Pressure processing is one of the most rewarding, yet intimidating, methods of home canning.  To help remove the mystery, while keeping things completely safe, today I am joined by Nancy Becker,

CS-022: Part 1 – Basics of Pressure Processing | Expert Interview

January 08, 2014 23:59 - 45 minutes - 63.7 MB

This is part 1 of a 3-part series on pressure processing.  Pressure processing is one of the most rewarding, yet intimidating, methods... The post CS-022: Part 1 – Basics of Pressure Processing | Expert Interview appeared first on Canning Season.

CS-021: Tea for Me Please – Interview with Expert from Adagio Teas – Winter Solstice Special

December 21, 2013 00:02 - 52 minutes - 74.2 MB

With today’s show we take pause to mark the Winter Solstice and step back from the frenzy of the holiday season.  To... The post CS-021: Tea for Me Please – Interview with Expert from Adagio Teas – Winter Solstice Special appeared first on Canning Season.

CS-021: Tea for Me Please - Interview with Expert from Adagio Teas - Winter Solstice Special

December 20, 2013 21:43 - 52 minutes - 74.2 MB

With today's show we take pause to mark the Winter Solstice and step back from the frenzy of the holiday season.  To help I am joined by Cynthia Fazekas, Master Blender and Primary Tea Taster for Adagio Teas.  Along with a great background on teas from a

CS-020: Kevin West, Author of Saving the Season – Shipping Jars – Ball’s New Canning Device

December 07, 2013 00:04 - 50 minutes - 70.6 MB

Today I am joined by Kevin West to discuss his new book, “Saving the Season”.  This is a great interview about a... The post CS-020: Kevin West, Author of Saving the Season – Shipping Jars – Ball’s New Canning Device appeared first on Canning Season.

CS-020: Kevin West, Author of Saving the Season - Shipping Jars - Ball's New Canning Device

December 06, 2013 19:26 - 50 minutes - 70.6 MB

Today I am joined by Kevin West to discuss his new book, "Saving the Season".  This is a great interview about a book that I highly recommend.  Later in the show I also give tips on shipping canned goods this holiday season. Lastly, I unfortunately have

CS-019: Cranberry Recipes -- Sauce, Relish & Cranberry Conserve

November 22, 2013 19:54 - 28 minutes - 40.6 MB

With the holidays and their related feasts fast approaching here in the Northern Hemisphere, it’s time we talk about one of the foods widely associated with those meals:  Nope, I’m not talking turkey.  Today, we are going to learn all about canning cranb

CS-019: Cranberry Recipes — Sauce, Relish & Cranberry Conserve

November 22, 2013 15:56 - 28 minutes - 40.6 MB

With the holidays and their related feasts fast approaching here in the Northern Hemisphere, it’s time we talk about one of the... The post CS-019: Cranberry Recipes — Sauce, Relish & Cranberry Conserve appeared first on Canning Season.

CS-018: Make Your Own Mustard and Soft Pretzels

November 08, 2013 18:27 - 29 minutes - 42.3 MB

Today I’m going to teach you how to make mustard – how cool is that?  This week”s show offers a wonderful diversion... The post CS-018: Make Your Own Mustard and Soft Pretzels appeared first on Canning Season.

CS-017: Homemade Applesauce, Apple Cider Jelly & Apple Cider with Bourbon

October 17, 2013 17:35 - 40 minutes - 57.3 MB

Apples.  There are so many wonderful things we can make with apples.  In today’s episode I start with a foundation apple item... The post CS-017: Homemade Applesauce, Apple Cider Jelly & Apple Cider with Bourbon appeared first on Canning Season.

CS-016: Interview With Master Canner Shirley Camp

October 02, 2013 17:40 - 59 minutes - 83.8 MB

Today I am joined by Master Canner Shirley Camp to answer your questions, provide you with canning tips, and help enhance your... The post CS-016: Interview With Master Canner Shirley Camp appeared first on Canning Season.

CS-015: Tricks to Making Great Salsa | Your Questions Answered

September 26, 2013 17:42 - 34 minutes - 48.4 MB

Over the years I’ve tried making salsa many times, using many different recipe variants.  I never really liked any of them.  They... The post CS-015: Tricks to Making Great Salsa | Your Questions Answered appeared first on Canning Season.

CS-014: Canning Peaches, Step-by-Step | Signs of Spoiled Food | Tips & Tricks

September 17, 2013 17:44 - 55 minutes - 77.1 MB

Peaches are one of the easiest things to preserve while offering some of the highest rewards.  Though labor-intensive, home canning peaches requires... The post CS-014: Canning Peaches, Step-by-Step | Signs of Spoiled Food | Tips & Tricks appeared first on Canning Season.

CS-013: Let's Can Tomatoes - And Other Fun Stuff!

September 11, 2013 04:55 - 40 minutes - 56.7 MB

Learning how to can tomatoes provides the foundation to any cook's well-stocked pantry.  Doing so is not only easy, it also takes advantage of the fact so many of us already grow tomatoes in our own gardens.  In today's episode I walk you through the bas

CS-013: Let’s Can Tomatoes – And Other Fun Stuff!

September 10, 2013 17:49 - 40 minutes - 56.7 MB

Learning how to can tomatoes provides the foundation to any cook’s well-stocked pantry.  Doing so is not only easy, it also takes... The post CS-013: Let’s Can Tomatoes – And Other Fun Stuff! appeared first on Canning Season.

CS-012: Boiling Water Processing Made Easy | Jar Handling Techniques | Canning 101

September 05, 2013 17:51 - 17 minutes - 25.2 MB

Placing jars of freshly canned goods into a pot of boiling water as a means to safely preserve your goodies for later... The post CS-012: Boiling Water Processing Made Easy | Jar Handling Techniques | Canning 101 appeared first on Canning Season.

CS-011: Safe vs Unsafe Home Canning Processes | Canning 101

September 03, 2013 17:53 - 26 minutes - 37.3 MB

Today’s episode continues the Canning 101 theme by identifying and discussing the two recommended methods for safe home canning of foods.  Those... The post CS-011: Safe vs Unsafe Home Canning Processes | Canning 101 appeared first on Canning Season.

CS-010: Ted Allen, Host of Food Network’s “Chopped” on the Joys of Home Canning

August 28, 2013 17:55 - 40 minutes - 57.6 MB

Today’s show features an interview with Ted Allen, the host of the Food Network’s very popular series “Chopped“.  Meeting Ted and getting... The post CS-010: Ted Allen, Host of Food Network’s “Chopped” on the Joys of Home Canning appeared first on Canning Season.

CS-010: Ted Allen, Host of Food Network's "Chopped" on the Joys of Home Canning

August 28, 2013 05:45 - 40 minutes - 57.6 MB

Today's show features an interview with Ted Allen, the host of the Food Network's very popular series "Chopped".  Meeting Ted and getting to interview him about home canning is a special treat I am delighted to share with my listeners. I think you will a

CS-009: Preventing Botulism & Food Poisoning | Canning 101

August 20, 2013 16:04 - 38 minutes - 53.9 MB

In today’s session we get into preventing botulism and food poisoning. This is the third in my Canning 101 series. I put... The post CS-009: Preventing Botulism & Food Poisoning | Canning 101 appeared first on Canning Season.

CS-008: Nutrition & Economics of Home Canning & Food Preservation | Canning 101

August 15, 2013 20:35 - 11 minutes - 17 MB

Welcome to the second segment of my Canning 101 series.  In today’s session we get into nutrtion and economics. I put this... The post CS-008: Nutrition & Economics of Home Canning & Food Preservation | Canning 101 appeared first on Canning Season.