Thank you for all the suggestions to check the little local hardware stores. I'd much rather support them anyway.
I didn't find the kit but the teeny hardware store up the street from us had all the supplies I needed and then some. I found the big old canning pot, the rack, the tongs, a funnel and of course, all the jars I could possibly need.
Canning to commence early next week!
Looks like fun!
I canned for the first time this year. So far I’ve made garlic basil jelly (didn’t turn out quite as I expected) and canned 25 lbs. of peaches and 10 lbs. of pears.
I wanted to make pickles, but I haven’t yet found the time.
Have fun! I found it to be a fun process and can’t wait to enjoy my hard work all year long!
I bought a Ball canning kit at Ralphs. My jars are not as pretty as yours, though! So far I’ve only made apricot preserves and green beans. Have fun with your project!
You’ll have a lot of fun, I’m sure. Let me know how it goes at Furniture and Design Ideas
Nicolette
http://www.furnitureanddesignideas.com/
I can’t wait to see everything you can!
Oh! I envy you! The whole set…..I’ve wanted to start all summer, now I’ll start because of you!
Lime Pickles are a great way to start.