tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4776940632259276511.post5352795581365029996..comments2009-08-05T18:07:20.738-04:00Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17546256738190301358noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4776940632259276511.post-78882698240155180562009-08-05T18:07:20.738-04:002009-08-05T18:07:20.738-04:00Oh man, I bet that jam is the best! And the muffins look good too. I used to be an NPR nerd, but the station that broadcast it in Memphis sold to some Christian music station. Boo!Biancahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11545245728462853370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4776940632259276511.post-3237509341534503372009-08-05T11:34:55.550-04:002009-08-05T11:34:55.550-04:00Awesome, thanks for the book tips. I&#39;ve put them on my amazon wish list. MOFGA is holding a canning workshop in Unity, but it&#39;s already sold out. I will definitely read up on this topic though; my cute little tomatoes are finally coming in, and I can&#39;t wait to make my first canned tomato sauce!<br />Btw, the Pulao came out fantastic, and so easy too. Thanks so much for the recipe! :-) I&#39;ll have to dig up one of my favorites to send to you!Jade_Frognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4776940632259276511.post-76548046280170468252009-08-04T17:31:10.648-04:002009-08-04T17:31:10.648-04:00Jade_Frog,<br /><br />I have a pressure canner, but I haven&#39;t used it yet. I&#39;ve been using a large, lightweight canning pot (not sure of the brand, but it&#39;s painted black with white spots). Acidic foods (fruit, pickles) are safe to can in boiling water, because the acidity keeps bacteria in check. Pressure canning to kill cooties is necessary for low acid foods (most vegetables). The Ball book I mentioned has a lot of information about what can be water bath canned and what has to be pressure canned. I&#39;d also recommend Well Preserved by Eugenia Bone. The first 20 pages or so really helped me understand canning safety. <br /><br />Enjoy the Pulao! Let me know how it turns out, and when/what you decide to can.Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17546256738190301358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4776940632259276511.post-72755069676874953392009-08-04T17:02:35.688-04:002009-08-04T17:02:35.688-04:00Pretty muffins! Congrats on the 100th post!norahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08720965882219409273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4776940632259276511.post-2856272486499525322009-08-04T16:37:54.688-04:002009-08-04T16:37:54.688-04:00Congratulations on the 100th post Mary!<br /> I&#39;m curious, do you use a pressure canner? I have never canned anything before, and am trying to weigh the pros and cons of various kitchen devices. I worry about botulism if I don&#39;t can things correctly. :-P<br />Gonna try your Green Pea Pulao tonight!Jade_Frognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4776940632259276511.post-23271886058368870282009-08-04T14:40:05.676-04:002009-08-04T14:40:05.676-04:00Wow, all your food looks wonderful. I will soon be getting the Ball Preserving book in the mail. I can&#39;t wait. I really like your blog.twoveganboyshttp://twoveganboys.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.com