Has anyone seen the ball “elite” canning jars locally? I’m looking for low wide half pint jars (as opposed to the taller skinny ones), but my normal place doesn’t carry them. I’m in Cambridge, but will...

If you are in the US, you will have to look hard for one-part lids. The USDA only supports two piece lids for home canning—and only the typical Ball/Kerr type at that. They don’t recommend bail and wire systems or...

New canning jars from Ball.

Craft brewers see sense in cans.

BBB is considered one of the bibles of canning. If you’re a novice, you want to start there. Explanations are clear and concise. A good collection of recipes, there’s more to the book than just jam, peaches, and...

Ball has a good book on home canning. Ask for the Ball Blue book at your bookstore. Its a guide to home canning and freezing.

Canning is way easier than it seems at first. Get one of the Ball canning books (I found mine at the hardware store), read the general information, and then follow the recipe of your choice. Enjoy

A real bad idea. Get a copy of the Ball Blue Book on canning. It is usually sold where Ball canning jars are sold. It is excellent and full of good info.

Before you think about canning anything, go get a copy of the Ball Complete Book of Home Preserving. Yes they have rhubarb recipes in it. Follow their instructions exactly. Canning is not something to be taken lightly and it is...

get yourself a copy of the Ball Blue Book. It comes out almost every year with the most recent advice and recipes for canning. Anyone who is going to can should own a copy.

The two books that were recommended to me when I started canning are: The Ball Blue Book http://www.amazon.com/Ball-Blue-Canning-Book-21400/dp/B0000BYDPZ/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1220326623&sr=8-2 Putting Food By...

Some extension agents will suggest that you use the garlic to flavor the brine but not add it to the jar itself. I have always sliced and added it to the jar with no problems. If you are new to canning and don’t have it,...

Oh, do try it! Canning is not nearly as complicated as it sounds. Just get some good reference materials, like Ball Blue Book, County Extension office publications, etc. Some county extension offices offer canning workshops....

Today must be your lucky day. I’m sitting here with the Ball "Home Canning Essentials" catalog. If you call 800-392-2575, you can get one, too. Their “deluxe quilted crystal jelly jars” come in 4, 8, and 12 oz....

Where can I purchase mason/bell jars and other canning supplies in boston/somerville? Market basket maybe?