Back in the olden days, only the very rich had refrigerators, and people had to do things in order to keep food as long as they could. The only real way they had to preserve food was to can it, and then they could store the food in their basements or cellars for a very long time, maybe even years. However, canning became something people do not do too often when refrigerators became more affordable, but believe it or not some people still can food, and it can actually save money for the following reasons.
The typical canning season is the spring and summer, and when the fall comes, no one cans anymore so stores have their canning supplies reduced significantly just to get rid of them. People can go and pick up the supplies for practically nothing, and people can really can things all year long if they want to.
While spring and summer is the best time for a lot of different produce, and this is also the time for it to go on sale as well. However, people need to remember that groceries stores are not the only option when it comes to finding fruits and vegetables. During the spring and summer, there are farmers markets that are available on the weekends.
These markets can offer fruit and vegetables for prices a lot lower than a national chain of super markets. Also, people should consider buying from these local markets because it supports local growers who sell what they grow in order to care for their families and pay their bills.
People may not know this, but other things can be canned other than fruits and vegetables. Meat may seem like an unusual thing to can, but it can be done. Beef, pork, and chicken can be canned as long as it is done properly and a pressure cooker is used. To make canning easier, some canners like to make meals that they can like stews and soups, which will keep for a lot longer as long as it is done properly.
The summer means that produce is on sale, and also the seeds and seedlings that people plant in their gardens to grow their own vegetables are also available to buy. If people do not want to deal with spending money on vegetables, then they can easily grow their own, and when it comes to canning, all they need to do is go outside and pick what they want to can.
Some people really love the taste of canned peaches, canned beets, and even canned corn, and when they find out that people are still canning, they may be willing to pay for jars of canned fruits, vegetables, and meat. People with the skills and talent to can things can make a little money on the side, which will really help them financially.
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Summer is here now, and treats to keep cool are very popular. However, while the grocery store freezers are full of popsicles, the fact is that they can be expensive. Here are some tips on making popsicles at home that are a lot cheaper than what is sold in stores, but just as cool, refreshing, and delicious.
There are a lot of popular brands of fruit juice, but when the labels are compared to the store brand version, they will see that they are virtually identical. The difference between the brand name and the store brand is the price, and parents can save a lot of money by using the store brand version of fruit juice.
Some parent s like to make their own fruit juice, but there is always left over fruit puree when they are done. Instead of just letting that it go to waste, the puree can be used in popsicle molds, and then frozen to make delicious all natural fruit popsicles.
Some kids prefer to eat popsicles that are smooth and creamy, which will mean making them out of yogurt. Yogurt is also considered a cool summer treat, and stores everywhere usually have it on sale because it’s so popular. All parents have to do to make yogurt popsicles is to take a wooden popsicle stick, simply put it in the container, and then just put the container in the freezer. After a couple of hours, the yogurt will be frozen, and then all kids have to do is turn the container upside down, and take off the plastic container.
Grocery stores usually sell envelopes of sugar-free Koolaid for a very low price. The packets of Koolaid not only make for a great drink, but they can also make for tasty and colorful popsicles. The Koolaid can be mixed in a pitcher, and then poured into ice cube trays or popsicle molds.
Another great way to make popsicles is to use Jello. The jello can be mixed with orange juice, then poured into molds for tasty cold popsicles that will definitely beat the heat.
A great snack that kids love to eat is little pudding cups, and parents can take those cups and use them to make delicious popsicles. Typically, little pudding cups are not expensive to buy, and there are even the store brand version of pudding cups that can be even cheaper. Like with the yogurt, the pudding cups come in their own container, which can be used in mostly the same way. Putting a wooden stick in the center of the pudding cups, and then placed in the freezer. After an hour or two, the pudding will have frozen solid, and kids can turn them upside down and take the container off to enjoy their pudding popsicles.
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