MINNEAPOLIS -- Home canning is enjoying new popularity these days - and that even extends into the dark days of winter. At a canning swap in upstate New York, canners gather to trade jam and pickles and maple syrup, sharing their summer bounty with their neighbors.
The jar is back, the old-fashioned art of canning and preserving fruits and vegetables is cool again, thanks to a big boost from foodies and locavores. Some are even organizing swaps to diversify the flavors in their pantry.
Ball Canning company gives you some great tutorials and also some great ideas of how to get started canning and preserving all of the flavors of summer.
Thanks to Beth Dooley for sharing all of her expertise with us.
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