Perfectly Preserved Podcast

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Canning with Weck Jars Jan 18, 2023

Show notes

Interested in more unique and sustainable canning jars? This week on the Perfectly Preserved Podcast, we share our experience canning with Weck jars. There’s no question that these jars are beautiful, but we put them to the test to tell you how they hold up to canning.

You’ll hear about what makes Weck jars unique, the benefits of Weck over traditional jars, tips we learned to make canning with Weck go smoothly, and how to know if your Weck jars are sealed. We also share how to easily adapt canning recipes to work with Weck’s metric units and what our biggest selling points are for these gorgeous jars.

Weck jars make a special addition to any kitchen and provide a smooth canning experience. We hope you fall in love with them as we did!

Connect with Anna and Jenny on Instagram.

Thanks for listening! Find the links and resources mentioned in today’s episode in the show notes below. Send your food preservation questions to perfectlypreservedpodcast@gmail.com

SHOW NOTES:

See more from Jenny on this episode here

https://thedomesticwildflower.com/perfectly-preserved-podcast-episode-22-canning-with-weck-jars/

See more from Anna on this episode here

https://smarthomecanning.com/blogs/news/perfectly-preserved-podcast-ep-22-our-experience-with-weck-jars

Support the show

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Buy The Pressure Canning Cookbook here: https://amzn.to/3Cn3qJn

Get the Pineapple Habanero jam recipe from Anna here: https://smarthomecanning.com/products/recipe-for-pineapple-habanero-pepper-jelly

Anna’s Video courses- learn with Anna!

$10 Canning Lesson

$40 Full Lesson

These notes have affiliate links which don’t change the price of the products we recommend, but help us keep creating the podcast. Please shop through our links!

Canning Supplies We Recommend

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Anna's Cottage Food License Advice for Canners Jan 11, 2023

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Would you love to sell your home-canned goods to the public? This week on the Perfectly Preserved Podcast, Anna shares everything you need to know about obtaining a cottage food license.

You’ll learn what a cottage food license allows you to do, what’s involved in getting your food handling permit, and what needs to be considered in certifying your kitchen. Anna also shares her biggest frustrations with the process and successes with her cottage food business thus far.

A cottage food license opens up the doors to take canning from a hobby to a business! Learn from Anna’s experience to decide if it’s a good fit for you.

Join Anna and Jenny on Instagram to connect and learn more.

Thanks for listening! Find the links and resources mentioned in today’s episode in the show notes below. Send your food preservation questions to perfectlypreservedpodcast@gmail.com

SHOW NOTES:

See more from Jenny on this episode here

See more from Anna on this episode here
https://smarthomecanning.com/blogs/news/perfectly-preserved-podcast-ep-21-how-to-get-a-cottage-food-license

Support the show

Help support the show here: buymeacoffee.com/perfectlypreservedpodcast

Buy The Pressure Canning Cookbook here: https://amzn.to/3Cn3qJn

Get the Pineapple Habanero jam recipe from Anna here: https://smarthomecanning.com/products/recipe-for-pineapple-habanero-pepper-jelly

Anna’s Video courses- learn with Anna!

$10 Canning Lesson

$40 Full Lesson

These notes have affiliate links which don’t change the price of the products we recommend, but help us keep creating the podcast. Please shop through our links!

Canning Supplies We Recommend

Canning lids (wide mouth)

Canning lids (regular mouth)

Water bath canning pot

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Canning for Charcuterie Jan 04, 2023

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Looking for ways to share your canned goods at gatherings? This week on the Perfectly Preserved Podcast, we cover how to can for charcuterie and appetizers.

You’ll learn how to wow your family and friends with one-of-a-kind homemade additions to your food spread. We share the best-size jars for charcuterie preserves, how to make unique spicy pepper jellies, Anna’s secret for making pepper jellies extra hot, our favorite pickled veggies for charcuterie, and how we get inspiration for new recipes.

With so many delicious recipes, it’s time to add canning for charcuterie to your to-do list! These recipes allow beautiful boards to come together in minutes. Find our recommendations in the show notes below.

Join Anna and Jenny on Instagram to connect and learn more.

Thanks for listening! Find the links and resources mentioned in today’s episode in the show notes below. Send your food preservation questions to perfectlypreservedpodcast@gmail.com

SHOW NOTES:

See more from Jenny on this episode here

https://thedomesticwildflower.com/perfectly-preserved-podcast-episode-20-canning-for-charcuterie/

Support the show

Help support the show here: buymeacoffee.com/perfectlypreservedpodcast

Buy The Pressure Canning Cookbook here: https://amzn.to/3Cn3qJn

Get the Pineapple Habanero jam recipe from Anna here: https://smarthomecanning.com/products/recipe-for-pineapple-habanero-pepper-jelly

Anna’s Video courses- learn with Anna!

$10 Canning Lesson

$40 Full Lesson

These notes have affiliate links which don’t change the price of the products we recommend, but help us keep creating the podcast. Please shop through our links!

Canning Supplies We Recommend

Canning lids (wide mouth)

Canning lids (regular mouth)

Water bath canning pot

Canning utensils...

Fermenting with Stephanie Thurow Dec 28, 2022

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This week on the Perfectly Preserved Podcast, Stephanie Thurow joins us to share everything we need to know about fermenting vegetables.

Stephnie discusses how Lacto-fermentation preserves foods and how to ferment vegetables through this process. She also deep dives into how long fermented vegetables last, the health benefits of fermentation, the equipment you need to ferment at home, and how to make sauerkraut from start to finish.

Let Stephanie be your guide to food preservation through fermentation! Learn more from her and check out her books on Instagram.

Join Anna and Jenny on Instagram to connect and learn more.

Thanks for listening! Find the links and resources mentioned in today’s episode in the show notes below. Send your food preservation questions to perfectlypreservedpodcast@gmail.com

SHOW NOTES:

See more from Jenny on this episode here

https://thedomesticwildflower.com/perfectly-preserved-podcast-episode-19-fermenting-with-stephanie-thurow/

See more from Anna on this episode here

https://smarthomecanning.com/blogs/news/perfectly-preserved-podcast-ep-19-fermenting-with-guest-stephanie-thurow

Support the show

Help support the show here: buymeacoffee.com/perfectlypreservedpodcast

Buy The Pressure Canning Cookbook here: https://amzn.to/3Cn3qJn

Get the Pineapple Habanero jam recipe from Anna here: https://smarthomecanning.com/products/recipe-for-pineapple-habanero-pepper-jelly

Anna’s Video courses- learn with Anna!

$10 Canning Lesson

$40 Full Lesson

These notes have affiliate links which don’t change the price of the products we recommend, but help us keep creating the podcast. Please shop through our links!

Canning Supplies We Recommend

Canning lids (wide mouth)

Canning lids (regular mouth)

Water bath canning pot

Canning utensils...

Food Traditions from our Families to Yours Dec 21, 2022

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Does your family have special food traditions for the holidays? This week on the Perfectly Preserved Podcast, we share our families’ most treasured food traditions in hopes to inspire you to make them your own or rekindle forgotten traditions.

You’ll hear about food traditions that transport us right back to childhood, what we’ve taken on as adults, and our families’ quirky spins on jello salad. We also share how we use our preserved food to make family gatherings special.

Let this episode offer new ideas, as well as help you implement special food traditions from the past! Find our recipes in the show notes linked below.

Join Anna and Jenny on Instagram to connect and learn more.

Thanks for listening! Find the links and resources mentioned in today’s episode in the show notes below. Send your food preservation questions to perfectlypreservedpodcast@gmail.com

SHOW NOTES:

See more from Jenny on this episode here

https://thedomesticwildflower.com/perfectly-preserved-podcast-episode-18-holiday-food-traditions/

See more from Anna on this episode here

https://smarthomecanning.com/blogs/news/perfectly-preserved-podcast-ep-18-our-holiday-food-traditions

Support the show

Help support the show here: buymeacoffee.com/perfectlypreservedpodcast

Buy The Pressure Canning Cookbook here: https://amzn.to/3Cn3qJn

Get the Pineapple Habanero jam recipe from Anna here: https://smarthomecanning.com/products/recipe-for-pineapple-habanero-pepper-jelly

Anna’s Video courses- learn with Anna!

$10 Canning Lesson

$40 Full Lesson

These notes have affiliate links which don’t change the price of the products we recommend, but help us keep creating the podcast. Please shop through our links!

Canning Supplies We Recommend

Canning lids (wide mouth)

Canning lids (regular mouth)

Water bath canning pot

Canning utensils...

Freezing 101 with Elisa Giorgio Dec 14, 2022

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Are you using your freezer to its fullest potential? This week on the Perfectly Preserved Podcast, Elisa Giorgio, of Meal Planning Blueprints joins us to talk about food preservation through freezing.

Elisa shares about the concept of a capsule pantry, how to freeze food efficiently, recommendations for freezer meals, how to avoid freezer burn, and how to flash freeze. She also warns us about the biggest mistakes people make when freezing foods at home.

This episode will allow you to put your freezer to use like never before! Use Elisa’s tips to preserve healthy food for your family while saving time and money.

Ready to learn more from Elisa? Find her resources on her website or connect with her on Instagram.

Join Anna and Jenny on Instagram to connect and learn more.

Thanks for listening! Find the links and resources mentioned in today’s episode in the show notes below. Send your food preservation questions to perfectlypreservedpodcast@gmail.com

SHOW NOTES:

See more from Jenny on this episode here

https://thedomesticwildflower.com/perfectly-preserved-podcast-episode-17-freezing/

Support the show

Help support the show here: buymeacoffee.com/perfectlypreservedpodcast

Buy The Pressure Canning Cookbook here: https://amzn.to/3Cn3qJn

Get the Pineapple Habanero jam recipe from Anna here: https://smarthomecanning.com/products/recipe-for-pineapple-habanero-pepper-jelly

Anna’s Video courses- learn with Anna!

$10 Canning Lesson

$40 Full Lesson

These notes have affiliate links which don’t change the price of the products we recommend, but help us keep creating the podcast. Please shop through our links!

Canning Supplies We Recommend

Canning lids (wide mouth)

Canning lids (regular mouth)

Water bath canning pot

Canning utensils...

Dehydrating 101 Dec 07, 2022

Show notes

Looking to extend your food preservation skills beyond canning? On this week’s episode of the Perfectly Preserved Podcast, we tell you everything you need to know about dehydrating food at home. Dehydrating food is sometimes the best method of food preservation, not to mention it’s easy and fun!

We teach you how the dehydrating process preserves foods and when dehydrating is best. Additionally, you’ll learn about various methods for dehydrating food, safety measures to ensure that your dehydrated food is preserved properly, and best practices for preserving flavor and color. We also share how to dehydrate our favorite foods, including fruit, jerky, herbs, and fruit roll-ups.

Dehydrating opens the doors to preserving delicious foods in new ways. Our families both love our dehydrated creations, and yours will too!

Join Anna and Jenny on Instagram to connect and learn more.

Head to our show notes for links to specific books mentioned in this episode:

See more from Anna on this episode here

https://smarthomecanning.com/blogs/news/perfectly-preserved-podcast-ep-16-dehydrating-for-beginners
See more from Jenny on this episode here
https://thedomesticwildflower.com/perfectly-preserved-podcast-episode-16-dehydrating/

Thanks for listening! Find the links and resources mentioned in today’s episode in the show notes below. Send your food preservation questions to perfectlypreservedpodcast@gmail.com

Support the show

Help support the show here: buymeacoffee.com/perfectlypreservedpodcast

Buy The Pressure Canning Cookbook here: https://amzn.to/3Cn3qJn

Get the Pineapple Habanero jam recipe from Anna here: https://smarthomecanning.com/products/recipe-for-pineapple-habanero-pepper-jelly

Anna’s Video courses- learn with Anna!

$10 Canning Lesson

$40 Full Lesson

These notes have affiliate links which don’t change the price of the products we recommend, but help us keep creating the podcast. Please shop through our links!

Canning Supplies We Recommend

Canning lids (wide mouth)

Canning lids (regular mouth)

Water bath canning pot

Canning utensils...

Best Canning Books Nov 30, 2022

Show notes

Looking for a good canning read? On this week’s episode of the Perfectly Preserved Podcast, we share our favorite canning books.

We discuss books from our canning library and why we love them. You’ll hear why we both have two copies of Canning for a New Generation by Liana Krissoff, why every canner should have So Easy to Preserve by The Cooperative Extension of Georgia University, along with our other recommendations. We also share our top picks for beginner canners, experienced canners, and those living in urban areas.

These books have taught us new tricks, provided us with staple canning recipes, and inspired us to try new bold flavors. We hope they’ll do the same for you!

Ready to read? Head to our show notes for links to specific books mentioned in this episode:

See more from Jenny on this episode here
https://thedomesticwildflower.com/perfectly-preserved-podcast-episode-15-best-canning-books/

See more from Anna on this episode here
https://smarthomecanning.com/blogs/news/perfectly-preserved-podcast-ep-15-our-favorite-canning-books

Join Anna and Jenny on Instagram to connect and learn more.

Thanks for listening! Find the links and resources mentioned in today’s episode in the show notes below. Send your food preservation questions to perfectlypreservedpodcast@gmail.com

Support the show

Help support the show here: buymeacoffee.com/perfectlypreservedpodcast

Buy The Pressure Canning Cookbook here: https://amzn.to/3Cn3qJn

Get the Pineapple Habanero jam recipe from Anna here: https://smarthomecanning.com/products/recipe-for-pineapple-habanero-pepper-jelly

Anna’s Video courses- learn with Anna!

$10 Canning Lesson

$40 Full Lesson

These notes have affiliate links which don’t change the price of the products we recommend, but help us keep creating the podcast. Please shop through our links!

Canning Supplies We Recommend

Canning lids (wide mouth)

Canning lids (regular mouth)

Water bath canning pot

Canning utensils...

Gifts for a Canner Nov 23, 2022

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Wondering what to gift that special canner in your life or what to add to your own list? On this week’s episode of the Perfectly Preserved Podcast, we share our top gift recommendations for new and experienced canners alike.

We share which gifts made our lists and why any canner would appreciate them. We discuss gifts including beautiful jars, pressure canners, food processors, dehydrators, thermometers, canning courses offered by your lovely hosts, and more.

Canning and food processing equipment make for thoughtful and practical gift choices. We’re here to make the gift-giving process a breeze!

Ready to shop? Head to our show notes for links to specific gifts mentioned in this episode:

See more from Anna on this episode here

See more from Jenny on this episode here
https://thedomesticwildflower.com/perfectly-preserved-podcast-episode-14-best-gifts-for-canners/
https://smarthomecanning.com/blogs/news/perfectly-preserved-podcast-ep-14-great-gifts-for-the-preserver-in-your-life

Join Anna and Jenny on Instagram to connect and learn more.

Thanks for listening! Find the links and resources mentioned in today’s episode in the show notes below. Send your food preservation questions to perfectlypreservedpodcast@gmail.com

Support the show

Help support the show here: buymeacoffee.com/perfectlypreservedpodcast

Buy The Pressure Canning Cookbook here: https://amzn.to/3Cn3qJn

Get the Pineapple Habanero jam recipe from Anna here: https://smarthomecanning.com/products/recipe-for-pineapple-habanero-pepper-jelly

Anna’s Video courses- learn with Anna!

$10 Canning Lesson

$40 Full Lesson

These notes have affiliate links which don’t change the price of the products we recommend, but help us keep creating the podcast. Please shop through our links!

Canning Supplies We Recommend

Canning lids (wide mouth)

Canning lids (regular mouth)

Water bath canning pot

Canning utensils...

How an Extension Office Can Support Your Food Preservation Needs With Melanie Jewekes Nov 16, 2022

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Are you wondering what food preservation resources are available in your area? Melanie Jewkes, Extension Professor from Utah State University, joins us in this week’s episode of the Perfectly Preserved Podcast. Melanie will answer all our questions about cooperative extension offices across the country and how they can help you as a new or experienced food preserver.

Melanie shares more about her role as an Extension Professor, common canning challenges an extension office can help with, and ways to check a family recipe for safety. She also gives advice on what to do if you don’t have a local extension office and tells about the craziest canning call she’s received, and shares her favorite foods to preserve. Anna and Jenny learn something as they hear specifics on how long it takes for Clostridium botulinum to grow in improperly canned goods.

This episode will both enlighten your canning practices and inspire you to reach out to your local extension office!

Join Anna and Jenny on Instagram to connect and learn more.

Thanks for listening! Find the links and resources mentioned in today’s episode in the show notes below. Send your food preservation questions to perfectlypreservedpodcast@gmail.com

SHOW NOTES:

See more from Jenny on this episode here https://thedomesticwildflower.com/perfectly-preserved-podcast-episode-13-interview-with-melanie-jewkes/

See more from Anna on this episode here
https://smarthomecanning.com/blogs/news/perfectly-preserved-podcast-interview-with-melanie-jewkes-ep-13

Support the show

Help support the show here: buymeacoffee.com/perfectlypreservedpodcast

Buy The Pressure Canning Cookbook here: https://amzn.to/3Cn3qJn

Get the Pineapple Habanero jam recipe from Anna here: https://smarthomecanning.com/products/recipe-for-pineapple-habanero-pepper-jelly

Anna’s Video courses- learn with Anna!

$10 Canning Lesson

$40 Full Lesson

These notes have affiliate links which don’t change the price of the products we recommend, but help us keep creating the podcast. Please shop through our links!

Canning Supplies We Recommend

Canning lids (wide mouth)

Canning lids (regular mouth)

Water bath canning pot

Canning utensils...