I made a half-full jar of jam, is it safe to eat? [more inside]
posted by Blazecock Pileon on Jul 5, 2009 - 23 answers

Home canning filter: do I need to sterilize Mason jars/lids by boiling or oven or some other method if I'm using them for fridge pickles and freezer preserves, or am I okay just washing in hot soap and water? [more inside]
posted by rhoticity on Jun 30, 2009 - 10 answers

I'm looking for some ideas, recommendations & recipes I can use to make up some Christmas hampers for presents this year. As much home made stuff as possible & I'd like to try & avoid overtly Christmassy things. Things that can be used in January & beyond. [more inside]
posted by i_cola on Nov 20, 2008 - 14 answers

I'm looking for a good recipe for hot pepper jelly [more inside]
posted by nanojath on Aug 18, 2007 - 6 answers

I'm making raspberry preserves. I want to use half-pint jars instead of the pint jars the recipe specifies. However, I'm a little paranoid. [more inside]
posted by veggieboy on Aug 10, 2007 - 9 answers