Six Days of Canning, Freezing, & Drying Food the Easy Way ~

[@carolynphillips7443]

I'm in Eastern North Carolina and I moved my (first) "every bit counts" to July because #1 I can get things in the ground sooner so my harvest starts sooner- my tomatoes have been done and #2 I'm a teacher and August can be busy. I am so glad I made the choice to preserve aggressively early because hurricane Debbie killed much of the garden. My August goal is to preserve or prep something at least once a week as I've gone back to work and will have students seated in class by the end of the month. As a viewer, I really appreciate how you encourage everyone to find what works for them. I'm a relatively new canner and I put up shelves of jars this summer 🎉

[@JT-2012]

I live on the Florida Space Coast so I sympathize with you about hurricanes ruining a garden. Dumping salt water on plants is not good.😬

[@ellenradford8582]

@@carolynphillips7443 where in Eastern NC? I am moving this fall to Goldsboro!

[@ellenradford8582]

@@JT-2012 yep, I remember Fran and Floyd hitting us pretty hard. And the Neuse River flooding! Now they have put the Greenway trail there so it no longer overflows onto the road.

[@carolynphillips7443]

@@ellenradford8582 I'm near New Bern

[@amysmith3967]

I'm about 1.5 hrs from the NC coast so I get it. Getting ready to put the fall garden together.

[@SillyMe2718]

My favorite way to freeze corn..put the entire ear husks and all directly into the freezer. The husks will keep the flavor, and the kernels will taste like you just picked the cob. No need to pack them in any kind of storage bag or container. I have baskets in my freezer, so they fit easily in them. Even if you’re going to can them right away. Just put the extras in the freezer. I have even purchased corn in bushel bags and put the whole thing directly in the freezer. I have been doing this for 60+ yrs.

[@FgMn-v9w]

❤ثقافة العائلة المنتجة هي نموذجية لاهلها و جيرانها و لاهلها و شعبها و وطنها ❤

[@BrendaJBarNett]

This is the 1st year I've done soup base and meals in jars....so smart❤ We are just 2 older retired people and I don't feel like cooking all the time, so it's perfect for us!

[@cathybackus5159]

Just a little tip on the bitterness of the tomatoes when you can them, if you put a carrot in your tomato sauce when you're cooking them it will help with the bitterness and just discard the carrot when you're done. I miss candy it's just myself and my son so I don't can a whole lot anymore. thank you for sharing your experience with us .

[@threerivershomestead]

Great tip!

[@319roxanne]

There are just two of us here but I grew up doing what you are doing. I never understood why we didn’t get a back yard to play in but I understand now. Don’t get me wrong, we lived right on the city lines so we had great neighbors to play with. Growing up poor, preserving all of your winter food, I understand why considering the state of our economy now. I still garden, can and preserve. Now I just stock up for others just in case. It’s just how I was raised. You are teaching your children how to take care of their futures. How wonderful. When others walk in circles wondering what they do next, your kids will be living the life that they were made for.

[@lindaroller-x7g]

Sometimes when I have a small amount to water bath I use my asparagus pot. It's tall and has a rack for my jar to sit on. It eliminates dealing with a huge pot.

[@bluebellink7023]

Thank You for another great inspiring video, I live in the South of England, and have been following the Every Bit Counts Challenge from you and other participants, I do not have a YT channel nevertheless I have been preserving the few things that have been coming in from my very small garden and I love it so much. Thank You, God Bless to You and Yours x

[@amandapittar9398]

Dear Jessica, I’m watching this and thinking how lucky you are when pregnant not to have nausea. I would have LOVED to have been able to go into the kitchen, let alone can & bottle. I had severe hyperemisis. - all day & night “morning sickness” for 38 weeks. I’m in awe of your energy and knowledge. You are a great mum & homemaker. Peach jam is lovely in Jam Tarts - short crust pastry individual tarts, a great hit with children as a treat. Or muffin filling.

[@threerivershomestead]

There is no way I could have done any of this during the first 15 weeks of the pregnancy! I am very grateful to be feeling better and having more energy!

[@corrinnacorrinna5572]

I was sick like this for both of my pregnancies. It is miserable. I've since learned it is a magnesium deficiency. ❤ Also, mint tea helps so much with nausea.

[@sitsngigglesful]

I wore out my kitchen aid immersion blender!! It totally died. Had someone look at it to see if anything could be salvaged. Ordered TWO new high powered ones, so one is here as back up lol. Been blessed with being able to "rescue" slightly blemishes tomatoes from a local farm because their customers won't buy them. I get a call every other day about cases. I get to feed my family and friends, and bless other people that can use them!

[@threerivershomestead]

It's one of my favorite tools!!

[@sitsngigglesful]

​@threerivershomestead the immersion blender and a 22 qt roaster have revolutionized my tomato canning projects.!!

[@carolwhisenhunt7504]

Jessica, you are such a hard worker. Please rest and take care of yourself. Many blessings friend. Ty for sharing.

[@marylindsay6241]

I don’t know how to do techy stuff. But wanted to share I’m canning 12.5 lbs of cherries and making turkey stock today. Thank for the encouragement to clean out my freezer. I’m 66 and always busy so it’s not every day but anytime I don’t have to leave our 25 acres I have canned this month. Thanks again 😊

[@brandynash1409]

I LOVE that I can double stack my pints! It saves me SO much time because I can outside. South Arkansas heat is no joke even with an AC, so my time canning outside literally means, I have to stay outside. And it’s such a time saver! I’m hoping to save for a large all American so I can do that with quarts. We are a large family too and I mainly use quarts. With a very large garden, I’m canning ALL summer long.

[@ellenradford8582]

@@brandynash1409 speaking of stacking pints in a canner, can you do that with the larger presto canners as well?

[@brandynash1409]

@@ellenradford8582 yes that’s what I have!

[@brandynash1409]

@@ellenradford8582 I ordered extra inserts for the next layer on Amazon

[@cherokeedancer8448]

Our garden suffered through this drought but we have been blessed to know a farmer who gave me roma tomatoes. A friend also had 3 peach trees and offered them free as much as we wanted to pick. Our youngest daughter bought a home and it has a pear tree. So last week we canned 80 pints of pears, jam, sauce and syrup. Made tomato marinara sauce and today after church is peaches. ❤🙏 Can't wait for that little one ♥️

[@mattandbarbhartt2860]

You are such a joy to watch and listen to. Grateful for your channel. God bless!

[@threerivershomestead]

Thank you so much!

[@aramintaverwys1934]

You are just one amazing lady Jessica!!!!! You blow my mind witn all you do.😊 Thanks for sharing your life with all of us. Happy Home Church Day!! Your Michigan Fan and Friend, Araminta ❤❤❤❤❤

[@yellownightjar]

I agree. She’s is a Rock Star!!!

[@sarahsiskin6780]

What a fancy new canner that is!

[@ColleenH38]

Great job Jessica! You are so efficient and a great steward of your land/garden! I am in NE Louisiana so I certainly have to start my every bit counts challenge way earlier than August! Our tomatoes, jams, jellies, purple hull peas, baby lima beans, squash, zucchini, peppers, etc. have been preserved for weeks. Three upright freezers and a 21.7 cu ft. chest freezer are all filled to capacity with chicken, beef, pork, venison, fruits, vegetables and butter. Now I am doing things like adding to my large stash of chicken stock, bone broth, and beef broth, canning soups, beans, stews, chili, chicken, beef tips, meals in a jar, etc. I am going to a great Farmer's Market in MS next month to get three bushels of apples to eat fresh and preserve. All of our Azure bulk foods were delivered last week. I have one more Azure order for jars and a couple of things I forgot. Already have almost all toiletries, cleaning supplies, etc. purchased. Will soon be fully stocked for 12-18 months and that is what I strive for every Fall. Feels great!

[@LaurieShumaker]

Friday morning, I canned 13 quarts and one pint of veggie broth. Next I will be canning pinto beans and homemade chili for my husband & I.

[@marysidle5132]

I am so thankful for this challenge, because it has given me the push I need to stock for the winter. I was blessed by my sweet husband with a freeze dryer, so the freeze dryer, my canners, and dehydrator has been buzzing 24/7. You are such an encouragement and blessing. Thank you. GOD bless

[@MimiGardens]

We got 33 Quarts of tomato juice canned and 9 quarts of leeks frozen last week, but I'm hoping to do more variety this week. We got 2.7" rain yesterday, so hopefully the tomato harvest won't be stunted too much.

[@lyndaharwood2575]

You are a busy lady. Everything looks good.

[@margaritacontreras2735]

Thank you Jessica, you really are wonderful! The videos are very inspiring,, but I think we would all like to hear you tell us that you were able to sit down and rest for a while. I feel it might even be good for the children to know that you can also be tired, if not, they might despair of ever living up to you! Blessings for you and all the family...

[@judithbutler9695]

You are the most remarkable woman! So smart! How you do it all and share…….just amazing. Many thanks beautiful mom!!❤

[@threerivershomestead]

Thank you! 😊

[@cdavid2486]

TY!! Blessings to you and your family and that new little one that we will all be anxious to see.

[@threerivershomestead]

Thank you so much!

[@theclumsyprepper]

I'm waiting until September to start my challenge, as I barely have anything coming in from the garden. It's been a disaster this year, but I'm hoping next month will be better.

[@heathercook8361]

Me too!! Hoping Sept and Oct stay warm. Praying for blessings on our gardens

[@celestejohnson9227]

It’s been a productive week. Green beans, peaches, plum jelly all canned and ready for the pantry. Zucchini and celery for the freeze dryer. Tomatoes and peppers are ripe so salsa, spaghetti sauce and tomato soup are next. I have Macintosh, Yellow Delicious and Jonathan apples in abundance this year so they’re waiting for an opening between everything tomato. I enjoy the inspiration from this challenge and look forward to new ideas every Sunday. Happy preserving.

[@plainandsimple2576]

I try to preserve or prepare something everyday. No matter how small. Even if it’s cleaning out a cabinet and taking inventory. I go through my canned food. Anything at or over 5 years old , it goes. Things get lost in the back , lol. Plus inventory at the same time..

[@lorisimpson1801]

Freeze dried corn is amazing. We don't like canned sweet corn, think it taste burnt. Freezer corn takes up so much space. We love it freeze dried.

[@bethaspell1827]

I dont have a channel but have been doing this as well. Small bits here and there. Shocked me how much I'm getting. Thanks

[@dianaburns6879]

Looking forward to seeing the full pantry video. Great idea to make the soup and chili bases for those days that are too busy or to give yourself a break. Its so satisfying to just pop a few jars into the pressure canner for a great healthy home made soup or chili. I chop the little bits of peppers and onions and celery that seem to be left behind each week. They stay in the kitchen freezer to use up the following week as southwest omelets or salsa. Its great to have little bits to add flavor but more importantly to see it turned into flavoring instead of compost. Does anyone remember the Soup Starter they sold years ago and the free container they gave out to keep in the freezer. You added veggies, etc from meals and then used their soup starter seasoning and some meat when the container was full. Thats what started me saving the little bits although I found I preferred to save them separately for more options in using them. Enjoyed this video very much. So fun to see the weeks effort all together on the table. Are you using the freeze dryer much right now? Thanks for a happy positive video!

[@juliehenderson9539]

Once again, another great video! I'm with you on finding ways to make meals easy and quick.😊

[@threerivershomestead]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@erinb.5103]

There were an abundance of peppers and onions and tomatoes in the garden so I did chili base but I also put up a lot of sloppy Joe sauce.

[@threerivershomestead]

I am hoping to do sloppy Joe sauce in the next couple of weeks!!

[@SuAnne-lc5rw]

I just love watching you and your family grow together and work together and enjoy each other’s company! You make a wonderful mother and wife. I am so proud of all you do! I think you could run circles around me! I will be 70, on 21:33 September 7th, but even if we were the same age, I don’t know… I’m so impressed by your dedication and commitment to being a homesteader! You do great work and I don’t see your hubby much, but I know he works and is truly an amazing man to you and your family! I get sad when the videos are over because I really do appreciate them! I am excited about the new baby too! Love y’all, Su ❤

[@LargeFamilyHomestead]

We did both this week - easy days of preserving herbs and hard days of massive canning projects. I am so glad that you host this and encourage us to do more. ♥♥♥

[@cathybennion6070]

Love watching all the homesteads following your challenge.

[@glendaharding4884]

Good afternoon my dear friend, how impressive of all you got done!! So enjoyed the video. You are looking lovely, have a blessed week!!

[@threerivershomestead]

Thank you! You too!

[@davidcooper1535]

Loved the baking soda for overly acidic tomato products tip! Something new I’ve learned today. A problem I’ve had before but have never thought to remedy this way. Smart! Thank you!

[@lucindasutt7365]

Look at the number of jars filled on your counter. Wow. So good to see you feeling good Jessica.

[@battlearmanda]

This week, I dried cucumbers (for tzatziki dip mix), canned peach jam, canned peach corn salsa, canned peach salsa, canned green beans, frozen peaches for smoothies and canned peach rum sauce. Thank you as always for the inspiration, Jessica!!

[@dianaburns6879]

Hadn't thought of drying cucumbers. Great idea. Once they start producing it seems impossible to keep up with eating them on time.

[@battlearmanda]

@@dianaburns6879 I started doing it a few years ago. Now I have friends asking for the dip mix to be added to their Christmas baskets. So good!

[@betterose9167]

​@@battlearmandacan you share your recipe?

[@battlearmanda]

@@betterose9167 .25 c dried cucumber powder; 1 Tbsp dried dill; 1 Tbsp dried mint; 2 tsp dried onion; 2 tsp dried garlic; 2 tsp dried lemon (or add fresh juice/vinegar at time of prep); 1 tsp salt; and 1 tsp pepper . I usually grind my dried herbs and cucs in a coffee grinder or blend everything in a mortar and pestal. It makes about .5 c mix power. I usually mix it with about 2 cups of greek yogurt. Sometimes i add a little fresh cucumber in it, sometimes i add other fresh herbs or feta or tomatoes. Once it's all mixed, let it hang out in the fridge for a couple of hours to come together.

[@battlearmanda]

@@betterose9167 1/4 c cucumber powder, 1tbsp dried dill, 1 tbsp dried mint, 1 tsp onion powder, 2 tsp garlic powder, 2 tsp lemon powder (I dehydrate lemons, then pulverize them, then dry again - you can always just add a couple tsps of fresh lemon juice or vinegar when you prepare), 1 tsp salt 1 tsp pepper. When preparing, I mix with either 2 cups sour cream or Greek yogurt and let sit for at least two hours in the fridge. I usually add in some fresh tomatoes or cucumbers as well.

[@Name-nj9hb]

Great accomplishment thanks for taking us along. Over the winter you might want to reseal your countertops to ensure longevity, after all they see allot of heavy use. We’ve been really content with boiled linseed oil, makes them look just like new.

[@threerivershomestead]

Thanks for the tip!

[@brooke6504]

Thank you for addressing the tomato skins. I have read so many conflicting recipes and have been confused about it. Keeping the skins on saves so much time!!

[@Old.gardener]

I love the idea of making soup bases in jars. Very good video.

[@marking-time-gardens]

Thank you Jessica for sharing even more great tips and ideas for the EBC challenge! Blessings on your family and your growing homestead!🌻🐛🌿💚🙏💕

[@lisapop5219]

Definitely happy with our progress. I even got my husband to participate.

[@amandamendoza4181]

Always love watching these! Can’t wait to see baby!😊❤

[@jfarm8854]

Thank you! You are inspiring, Jessica. Now that you’ve inspired another week, I’m off to put up some dry cream of mushroom soup mix with mushrooms on sale and dehydrated, then begin dehydrating my garden herbs , and later begin slicing my tree’s peaches for jam and pie filling. Have a lovely blessed week!

[@Laura-br1bg]

I just finished peaches and peach salsa🍑

[@nicolewatters4062]

I canned beef, pork, lamb, chicken soup starter, chicken veggie soup, beef veggie soup, and strawberry jalapeño jam ❤

[@laurarazvan33]

Jessica, you are unstoppable 👏

[@e.l.chomestead1148]

If you want to freez corn on the cob just throw it in the freezer with all the husk and silk still on. No need to peel or blanch. I do it this way all the time and it still tastes just like I picked it fresh. We just finished last years corn and it was really good

[@miss_mish]

Thanks for being part of my Sunday night bedtime routine. Wait for Jessica, followed by breathing exercises to shut down and pass out. Have a blessed week.

[@KarinCole-bk2sd]

I love the meals in jars ideas! Keep them coming! Thank you!

[@threerivershomestead]

Will do!!

[@rosebud-zx7oo]

Thank you for the wonderful videos. So much organization and love in everything you do. Amazing! God bless you and your family. ⚘️🕊⚘️🕊⚘️🕊

[@ashleyedvalson6048]

There’s a really yummy recipe I made to put more into jars and not have waste (I don’t have chickens or animals that I could give it to), but with the cobs that are left from taking the corn off is to make a corn broth from it. I then add some corn, onions, garlic, a little bit of chicken, carrots, celery, potatoes and the spices I like to use are salt, pepper, paprika, thyme, parsley, and have a corn soup that I jar up. Use up what I can, you taught me that, thank you for all your help and teaching me to think about how I spend my money and time with food and having everything be used up.

[@plot1895]

Here in the NW UK where I live it’s been a poor summer. This week we managed to buy two boxes of tomatoes, my allotment tomatoes are still some way off and are only coming in small amounts. So they’re now canned. Loved watching your video and aim now going to have a go at cranberry salsa with some bought cranberries and home grown produce. Everyday I’ve been picking a punnet of blackberries and it’s building up along with the other bits and pieces I’m harvesting.

[@FgMn-v9w]

❤ اول اقتصاد الأوطان عائلة منتجات ومستهلك تستفيد وتفيد وطنها و العالم ❤

[@sheliamaynus9869]

Thanks for sharing another inspirational video. Great ideas.

[@JanetLavoie]

Bless you and your family, take good care!❤

[@wildwoodsandhomestead]

I’m learning how to pressure can from your channel. Canning has always intimidated me. For now I’m water bath canning (what’s safe to do so), and fermenting. My goal next year is to invest in a pressure canner and every time I watch you I feel more confident and look forward to expanding my food preservation skills. ☺️❤️

[@lindabrown2170]

Ordering that pressure canner I love that you can double stack the jars. Great video. Have a great day.

[@stephencameron1709]

You are amazing Jessica! I can’t believe how much you accomplished. Well done! ❤️🙏🏻Val C

[@JacquelineAlt-x5w]

For sure, I am going to can the chili base. A great idea 😊

[@jacquethirlkel3001]

I love your videos on this challenge. I watch you before church every Sunday. Thank you. God bless!

[@deborahlawing2728]

What a beautiful basket of produce. 😊

[@cindynance7289]

Another great video with so many wonderful ideas! You are such a beautiful mommy! Hugs from Ohio!

[@pomdigz9893]

Congrats on new baby, you look so cute

[@threerivershomestead]

Thank you! 🤗

[@claudialeger3208]

What a great mix of canning. It was full on summer tastes, for sure.Thank you for all the ideas.

[@99megrob]

Good morning Jessica. Thanks for another amazing video. Hope you're feeling well

[@Nantuella58]

Jessica, maybe I'm doing it wrong, but for the last 2 corn growing seasons in a row, I have just purchased my corn at Walmart, brought it home and shucked it, then just run some cold water over it, and bagged it up and put it into the freezer, and it tastes just fine. I think what I am trying to say is, if you don't like the texture of the corn after blanching it, don't blanch it....ijs.

[@ellenradford8582]

This is going to be one of the videos I am going to watch again to take notes. I am going to make a lot of bases like this next year and can these. ❤ You are the canner I totally trust with information. I love your instructions. Thanks for all you do, please take breaks and be safe. You are in the nesting phase of pregnancy so be sure to rest especially with the braxton hicks occuring. ❤

[@dianaburns6879]

You are right! Its so thoughtful that she gives the little reminders about how to do the jars, cleaning, clearing out bubbles and giving times to process. You never know when a beginner is watching and its awesome that Jessica shares the tips that ensure a safe and tasty product. Thank you for mentioning this.

[@jennfetters4909]

Jessica u truly make canning and preserving looks so easy! Thank u for sharing. Also, u look absolutely fabulous!! Pregnancy looks very good on u! Take it easy outside, it’s been so freaking hot lately! Fall is on its way! Praying for a healthy labor and delivery and a healthy baby and mama!! 🙏🏼🤞

[@threerivershomestead]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@regularmompantrylife2587]

Thank you for sharing how you did the southwest soup. I planned to do it last year. I actually still have the peppers I prepped for it in the freezer. I just was put off by the tomatillos it called for. Tomato sounds much nicer and more affordable.

[@suziesolar9077]

Looking healthy and radiant Jessica! God bless you and your family.

[@threerivershomestead]

Thank you for the kindness 😊

[@bettyjorodgers8552]

You are awesome. Thanks for sharing. Blessings

[@tammy707]

We feed wild ducks in our backyard and a couple of kernels made it to the garden. So we had a surprise w a couple of stalks growing. I was so thrilled but something gobbled it up. I was so disappointed.

[@patriciawoodward2566]

I am loving watching everyone's videos for this challenge. Though I'm not doing videos, I'm in the challenge--only missed a very few days due to a family emergency. Thank you for what you do and challenging us to the best with what we have. Blessings to you all.

[@trinashumblehomestead]

That southwest soup looks AMAZING!! My challenge looks a little different this year. I do not have a lot coming in quite yet. for 2 reasons. 1- this is my first year with chickens and they got my garden HA! 2- we are having a very late season this year here in upper North Dakota. So i am getting a lot of food prep and meals stocked up which for me, is so wonderful! I adore seeing that little bump, Jessical. It is so wonderful to see another little blessing growing. You are such a wonderful mommy, and your family is such a blessing to so many! Thanks for sharing:)

[@AnneQ-bk6wi]

The four jars canner would be great. I can mostly in pints. I’m happy for you as I know you can in a larger quantity than I need to. I’ve been busy preserving every day. Today I am rendering lard and tomorrow I will w making pork broth and probably canning pulled pork as I am smoking a pork butt today. We just had a hog butchered and the freezer is very full.

[@kezru1581]

Hello from New Zealand Jessica. Perfect video before I go off to sleep. Thank you.

[@lisap168]

I've been watching your videos for inspiration. Getting lots of ideas for dairy substitutes & techniques. ❤❤❤

[@kkandjfischer2903]

Amazing lady that does so much and makes it look effortless!! Also Another great video, i really like how you do the voice overs your great at that too! 👍🤗

[@threerivershomestead]

Thank you so much!

[@dhansonranch]

Good work! Although I prefer canned corn to frozen, when I decide to freeze some I do find that not blanching the corn prior to freezing makes a better product. I no longer blanch corn on cob or kernelled corn. Well done.

[@tinaelliott8029]

Wow love the sounds of the southwest soup base, I want to get some sweet corn canned as well. This past week I was able to can 27 jars of salsa/rotel, spicy dilly beans, and cooked up a chicken and made 4 quarts of chicken broth. Thank you for all of your inspiration!! I use citric acid in every jar of salsa, or tomato products, as well. You don’t even notice it.

[@nancysworld4178]

Even though I don't do these things you do like homesteading and canning I love to watch your videos. I've been following you since your baby boy was about 1 year old and it's so cute to watch him and the others grow! I wanted to tell you that you look so beautiful when you're pregnant! I loved being pregnant but I never looked as beautiful as you. Blessings to you and your family!😊

[@Minnehaha64]

Great video, as always! And I always like your ideas. They help me to think through the things I use. I've almost always canned single ingredients, but a couple of years ago I decided to can pork stew and butternut squash soup. Oh my, were they ever good! I still feel a need to have single ingredients on hand, but it's so nice to have something to pull off the shelf and heat-n-eat!

[@rickandsally]

As always, you are so inspirational in this challenge!

[@olyganize]

Thank you for your recipe and ideas for the meal base because it suits me more, England UK

[@lissyadams6497]

Hiya, from Liverpool x

[@olyganize]

Hi, I’ve been to Liverpool for a visit 😅, I’m in Gloucestershire.

[@karenw9996]

First year I've done the challenge, using the rule that I'll complete 31 food preservation projects, but not one/day, so that I can rest on the Sabbath. Sadly, my garden didn't do well this year, so my quantities are quite small.

[@D.J.R63]

I love all of your ideas!!! In Southern Indiana❤❤❤

[@helenswanson1403]

Thank you for this. It gives me some great ideas.

[@belieftransformation]

Great progress & ideas! 🤗🇨🇦

[@threerivershomestead]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@jeanbrooks1617]

Way to go!!!! Good job Mom! Jean Colorado USA

[@granmarene]

I just located your channel. I’m looking forward to many more of your videos. Thank you for sharing.

[@mizg1595]

Your projects are inspirational! Do you simmer your canner lids?

[@cherylmartin-ed5wm]

My first time watching so enjoyable.You're very organized.God bless you from northern ohio

[@threerivershomestead]

Thanks for watching

[@rachelswanson8797]

We canned 12 pints of salsa today. And honey is ready to harvest. Hoping to get some balsamic onion jam put up this week.

[@emekasearthgems3376]

This challenge is awesome and really helping me remember to put food away!! Thanks for sharing!

[@threerivershomestead]

You are so welcome!

[@carolmalko615]

Good morning Jessica. Another jam packed week for you of preserving! Wow, you amaze me at how much you accomplished. What made you think you can't double stack in your old Presto canner? I've been doing that since day one. I think it was written in the manual. You just have to use another tray like on the bottom to evenly distribute the weight. My first canning load was so scary... I thought it would blow up, lol! I was on the phone with the Presto hotline to make sure everything was OK! I've been busy all week too, but you run circles around me, lol. I just love watching you do all this and I always get new ideas. Hope you are feeling well. See you next week 🙂

[@threerivershomestead]

It depends on the size of the Presto. Mine isn't tall enough to double stack. You can see the size difference in the video.

[@joanreid2804]

You give us all so much good information and creative ideas on canning. Thank you

[@Kazacks9602]

Hi Jessica and family. Cheers from Australia 🇦🇺