Comments on Family Feedbag: Here's why I don't sterilize my canning jars

I've heard about this but didn't know it w...

2013-08-25T17:04:17.708-07:00

I've heard about this but didn't know it was okay. Thank you for backing up your information. Hot water bath is now even more easy than ever before!

Thank you! The need to sterilize the jars is a bit...

2013-08-20T16:15:11.246-07:00

Thank you! The need to sterilize the jars is a bit of a deterrent for me (both the time required and the worry that I might do it wrong and make someone sick). This means I'll be more likely to get my canner out of the cupboard in future.

Thank you!

2013-08-20T14:49:20.701-07:00

Thank you!

There are lots of blackberries along the Galloping...

2013-08-20T07:27:24.897-07:00

There are lots of blackberries along the Galloping Goose and Lochside trails! It's a good excuse for a bike ride.

I don't sterilize either, and I'm glad to ...

2013-08-19T22:18:19.680-07:00

I don't sterilize either, and I'm glad to learn that it's okay. If I time it right, I'll just put them in the hot setting of the dishwasher and keep them there warm. Or I'll wash them and put them in the oven (at 175F) until ready to be filled.

I've been fantasizing about your blackberry jam you posted the other day. I still don't know a good place to go picking in the Victoria area. Anywhere you can suggest, or do long-time locals keep that secret (I'd understand!).

I wondered about this. Thanks for the great info! ...

2013-08-19T11:34:26.060-07:00

I wondered about this. Thanks for the great info! I'm hoping to get my jam on today!