Yes, We CAN!

              I recently read the art of home canning is making a comeback, thanks to renewed appreciation for locally grown produce.  For us, home canning has been around for generations. Throughout the years, it allowed us to preserve that fresh, home grown flavor from our garden for use all year long and it has been a perfect way to manage the ingredients in our recipes. By using organic ingredients, our family not only gets the garden fresh flavor of fresh produce, but we also avoid any undesired ingredients like additives and preservatives found in many commercial products.

Ripened tomatoes freshly picked and ready for canning

 

       

 

Ready for winter

Canning - a family affair

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Preserving Summer - Conservare l'estate

I savor summer's flavors year-round by canning fresh fruits and vegetables from our garden. 

The tomato crop seems to be abundant and our pear tree is delightful.

There were so many pears that I decided to preserve some in jars.

Pickled vegetables provide a taste of summer all year long.  Great as snacks, appetizers.  Also great to enhance meat taste.

Salad in a jar

Melanzane sott'olio - Pickled eggplant