As a new canner I’m thankful for the honesty in this review!!! Begs the question tho.....why don’t you canning divas write the pressure canning book!!!
As someone who doesn’t know how to can but wants to learn I really appreciate this review on these books. I want to learn the correct way from the start and not get disappointed from a wrong outcome. Don’t feel bad about pointing out things that are not right in these books and possibly unsafe. Thank also for mentioning the jams and jellies book 📖. I really appreciate this review.👍
Heather I am so sorry for your loss. You need to write a cookbook for beginning canners. This is your future and how your going to make it for you and your kids. I love what you do. This is the answer and it’s going to totally fly. Do it Heather. Jennifer Gearhart
The reviews were honest and tactful. Safety is always number one when canning. Your reviews may help someone not purchase these books and put themselves at risk if they're a new canner and don't understand all of the safety issues. You may have saved a family from botulism by your experience and review. And speaking of jelly, key-lime mango jelly? I need to go order that book!! Thank you for sharing!
The safety issues and end product of the food - is a great concern for new canners. I grew up canning, and so have about 45 years of experience. I am alarmed that these books are even out there. Thanks for the review! you've perhaps saved someone from serious problems.
It sounds like this book could cause some damage to a newby canner, this needs to be spread near and far!Great review, they cant always be good reviews, I know it makes you feel bad, I think, we need to write a canning book, with all the seasoned canners, I think it would fly off the book shelves! Xoxoxo
The best of books are and can be reviewed. All the time. Most book reviews are based on personal preference (like or don't like) yours was based on facts and I appreciate that so much! You were very sweet in this review, most book reviews not in favor of the book can be ruthless, that was not you. I am tempted to lean towards ruthless for reasons I will explain. So I agree with Leisa this was an Excellent review. hugs and love!
I am so sorry for your loss, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers each day. When you are ready, you really should write a canning book. Your extensive knowledge and experience with canning would make a best seller book, one that I would most definitely purchase.
I along with many others thank you for stepping out of your comfort zone, and for saving someone from a potential disastrous outcome. Who knows how many children (and adults) you may have saved! Thank you for continuing to grow the new canners, and point them in the right direction for success! As you know (evident from your first canning videos), canning is such a intimidating place to go for many, and you have just turned on a light to avoid a couple pitfalls. Never feel bad for doing the right thing, and you did it the right way. Cant say it enough.. "Proud of you"!
A seasoned canner is the best resource for helpful caring advice. Thank you for stepping out of your comfort zone. You did the reviews with honesty and integrity.Thank you so very much. Love and prayers for your family!❤️🙏
Pressure canning is an exact science. It can be dangerous. Misinformation is being irresponsible to say the least. Thank you for taking the time to do this video.
Thank you for the heads up on these two books. I have not started pressure canning yet because I don't have one, but am working on saving for one. I need to have all my information correct once I do start, so these two books are not for me, good to know so there won't be any mistakes.
And THAT, is why I ask for your opinion. You gave a concise, clear reason about what you liked and about what needed improvement. Please don't feel guilty. Thanks so much.
Sounds like in ‘the complete guide’ the recipes weren’t actually tested before publishing and I wouldn’t do even one recipe. Same for the second book. It’s time you write a book. Your one of the most knowledgeable speakers on canning.
Hi Heather, On Saturday mornings, I enjoy having my coffee and catching up with my UA-cam friends!! It was as though I was sitting on your deck with you. What a glorious day you have there!! Thank you SO much for these reviews. When it comes to canning...you, Leisa, and Linda are my go to girls!! You need to write a book about canning. I know that it would be excellent. Love you, Mary❤️😘❤️
I cannot thank you enough for this video! As soon as my tomatoes are ready in the garden I’m going to attempt to can them for the first time in my life. I’ve been looking for a couple of good canning books & both of these were on my list 😬 I’m so glad I watched your video before I ordered them! And thank you too for the video of your favorite canning books! I will be getting both of them!
LOVE Ollie's...yes I have that jams & jelly book from Ollie's... thanks for helping a new canner save $$$ on books NOT to buy. Love your sweetness and honesty- both are missing a lot these days!
You have every right to call out the author who doesn’t respond to your emails....and collects $$....I’m not a seasoned canner and I value everything you put out 💕❤️
Heather, you are so sweet to be this kind. Some people would make it their mission to knock the authors but you were loving, but informative. Thank you.
Totally love, love, love your honesty. Especially from a newer canners stand point. Sometimes it is hard to know what is good info and what is not. Thank you! And always #youaremyzoloft
Heather I watch you all the time but rarely comment. But I must say your videos are what got me into canning. I watched all your first canning videos and jumped in with the jams and jellies. I have an older canning book I would like to send you it has great info. I have two copies I have the 1970’s update but I think it was originally wrote in the 1930’s or 1940’s. What P.O. Box do you receive mail at? I ordered the Jam and Jelly book. I love old books it’s my guilty pleasure! 🤦♀️Blessings! #ilove
OMG - you made me laugh. I love your opinion on UA-cam and Facebook. And I trust your opinion. Don't apologize. You really should write your own pressure canning book. Loved your opinion on the books. Great, great, great.... love you, Heather.
Thanks Heather for the review of these books. I was excited also but disappointed in one of the books. I am definitely going to look for the jams and jellies. I , like you, would love the variety but don't have that great imagination. LOL. Your hair is looking great. I wish my Aldi's had some of the products you show in your hauls. Have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you for making this video---I've been canning for less than a year and already addicted. My new favorite hobby and doing something positive for my family during hard times---we all have them don't we. I always check out your videos because of your honesty and integrity, don't lose that down to earth Heather that we all love. I've just put the Better Homes and Garden book in my Amazon cart. "Cowboy Bacon and Shallot"??? I'm all over it. xoxo
Thank you for this great review! I'm a new canner and never would have picked up on many of the things you pointed out. Your honesty and knowledge is much appreciated ; ) Also, I must tell you I love your hair and you looked so beautiful and youthful in your video 💖
Hi Heather! Thanks for the video. I am not sure if this is an issue with UA-cam or what but there are weird vertical lines moving back and forth across the screen while it is being watched. I thought it was a bad connection so I closed out and opened it back up again but it was the same issue. I even tried on my iPad and had the same issue. I just wanted to let you know since I am a major nightowl and it looks like I am probably one of the first ones watching it.
hahaha it's a vintage video filter. i like to play with them when i do talkie vids, since I cant use them when I actually make a video. LOL sorry about that!
Girl you hit the nail on the head. Thanks for sharing. I got the first book when you announced it last year. Kept it for the same reasons as yours. All we can do is just wait and hopefully someone will get it right. Be blessed
When I went to college there were a couple instructors that were very unhappy with their teaching materials. They ended up creating books that they published. I really appreciate your honesty. It gives me an understanding of accurate information. You should totally make a canning book! I know that’s not exactly where you were headed, but you know what you’re talking about and you are very conscious of beginner canning.
When you recommended the King Arthur flour cookbook I bought it. I just ordered the jam and jelly book. I figured if the KA book was that good, and it is, I love it! The J&J book must be just as good. Love these types of videos. Thank you !
I came on to comment that you and your canning friends need to collaborate on a proper pressure canning book and found that others already commented in support of that idea. So add one more voice to that possibility. My husband and I are brand new canners. We got a water bath canner and had so much fun doing it together that we invested in a pressure canner - my husband makes awesome chili and would sometimes like to be able to grab a jar off the shelf for dinner on a busy day. I'm really grateful that you did this book review. I came very close to buying the first book you reviewed and am glad I didn't since we're so new to canning. We're using a few yt channels like yours and also the USDA Home Canning book and the Amish Canning Cookbook - we bought both on your recommendation. Thank you so much for your guidance. It's invaluable, especially for newbies like us.
I am so glad I watched this before I tried to can. You give me a lot to think about. I feel much more informed on what to look for and what to question.
I love hearing your wind chimes. I have wind chimes myself. I enjoy sitting outside before a storm and listening to my chimes. I came about your youtube channel from another channel. I'm praying for you and your family. I'm so sorry for all that you all are going through. I pray and hope Mason and Mina can get passed the tragedy as healthy as possible. It breaks my heart they had to witness the accident. God Bless you and your family. I love your positive attitude.
I go that complete guide to pressure canning. I used it to start. Last year was my first. But I learned a lot from you, homestead heart and Linda. So I did not lean soley on the book but used it mostly for the information at first. Thank you so much for the review. Id love to see a video of your top 10 canning books. 👋 Just found it...
Im so glad you decided to do the review. Negatively isnt a bad thing when you're helping people to NOT make mistakes. I bought a kindle version on 'The Complete Guide...' On your recommendation so I'm happy you came back and pointed out the issues it has.
Heather, I have been canning since the late 70's. I have learned so very much from you. Thank you for being the wonderful kind soul that God created you to be! Also for sharing the all the little things and the why's behind them. I do mainly smaller batches now because it's just me and my Mom. But remember well the years where I canny for my family. The way you explain the details of some of the steps is easy to understand and yet easy to remember. I enjoy your videos and especially this one. Thanks again for all you share to make life easier for some of us.
Thank you for giving us this info. Scary that someone would write a book about pressure canning and not give the right time to pressure can. Some people just don't know and would do this. What happens if not pressured for the correct time? Yikes! You write a pressure can book, it will be my favorite book!!!! Hugs,
And here is the reason I love watching your canning videos. Anyone that feeds their own family with what they can, as you do, will be doing it right. I've tried many of your tips & recipes and they always turn out great for me. If you ever write a book, it will be in my kitchen. Love & Blessings!
OMGoodness! 👏👏👏👏👏 Thank you for your book reviews. I love your honesty. It really helps. I’m new to the whole canning process and if I had picked it up myself I would have had so much food wasted because I don’t know what I’m doing yet. I’m going to pick up the BHG book. I can’t wait to dive it to it.
This is a good guide to canning. BALL THE BLUE BOOK : THE GUIDE TO HOME CANNING AND FREEZING COOKBOOK Also Joy of Cooking is a good general book on cooking . The older versions have better info in them. In the days past when you bought a pressure canner they included a cookbook which was pretty good.
You are one of three you tuber's who I recommend to anyone who is wanting to can because you follow the canning guidelines. You are not being unkind when reviewing books but you are providing concrete reasons why following such canning cookbooks could be dangerous especially for an inexperienced newbie canner. Thank you for your honesty and BTW I agree with you and your book reviews. Also want to say I love the new look.
Thank you for this. I’m completely new. Haven’t even tried my first batch yet. I did buy the first book you mentioned when I bought my first canned and remember in another video you said it wasn’t for newbies. I really appreciate your knowledge on this subject. It really helps out, so please keep it up. I do have the other books you have recommended in other videos (got some of them actually because of your recommendation) and I have been watching you since I first became interested in canning a few months ago. Have you ever thought of writing a beginner’s guide or a cookbook or anything like that?
Great video As a beginner, these books would had messed me up. Your knowledge indicates to me that you and maybe another experienced canner needs to create the right book for us newbies.
Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts on these books! We all know that you aren't trying to tear down these women. Your points are all factual and right on. I will give you a heads up on another canning book. I saw an Amish canning book at Tractor Supply this past weekend (not the Amish Canning Cookbook that we all love). I think it was called Amish Canning and Preserving. I picked it up, so excited to have another Amish canning book, and then I turned to the soups and meats...they were all water bath canned for 3 hours...wah wah waaaahhhh! I feel like I need to make a PSA about that book and how that isn't safe canning practice, because there are so many new canners coming along that just don't know.
Thank you so much for your opinions. I am new to canning, so I look to seasoned canners like yourself, and books to explain and show me what to do. Without your honest review, we wouldn't know any better. Thanks again for all you do! God Bless you.
Heather all of us that have followed you "forever".......LOL trust your honesty. I am a seasoned canner but learn something new everyday about canning. Thanks for sharing & Blessings.
I like your reviews. It is true. I want pictures of the process and finished product, too!!! Geez! Lol Your a great teacher and I am sure you will write an awesome book one day:)! P.S. You are looking healthy and beautifully glowing:)!
This was so well done. I think your heart behind the reviews is amazing and so touching. I don't own any of these books, but I may get the better homes and garden one now. 😊
Wow! I've learned so much from watching this video so thank you for your honest reviews 😊👍 I'm loving your channel and keeping you and your family in my heart❤️
Thank you for doing this, you are so right with the jars not full. Asking for trouble. I watched an italian lady make a huge batch of tomato sauce. She boiled in a huge kettle and put a piece of basil in the jars and put the sauce in the jar and then put the lids on and turned upside down and not boiling them in water. Is this safe? I know its acid, but I was surprised she didn't water bath for awhile. Thanks There used to be a site I had about canning and pressure canning and computer crashed and I lost it. Maybe it was Ball, not sure. So frustrating.
Donna Richey I believe they call that kettle canning, and it's really not recommended or safe anymore. I know lots of ladies do it, and many have lived to tell the tale, but now that we know better we should really do better, just like carseats, bike helmets, etc... right?
I would have to agree with Aunt B, you should write a canning book. It's easy being able to follow you with the instructions you give/share when you are making or doing something.
I just got that same Jams and Jellies book from a great sale at Barnes and Noble. I paid $2.50 for it. I'm so excited to try some of the recipes in it! Here in Georgia, all the best canning varieties of peaches are ripe and ready, so the new recipes will be fun to try.
Thank you for your reviews. I appreciate your opinion. BTW you're looking absolutely beautiful. All your hard work dieting and exercising are paying off.
I know it’s been said before but I truly think you found your Niche Heather IF YOU CREATE A PRESSURE CANNING BOOK WE WILL BUY IT ;) Thank you for doing this.
Thanks Heather! I appreciate the information. BTW, I've been following you for a few years. Your skin and hair has never looked better. Keep up the good work! Clean eating is good for the body and happy looks good on You! 😊💪🌱
Thank you Heather. Well done. Martha Stewart use to get a lot of flack because she was putting out books without trying the recipes out first. This is when she first started. Have a blessed day.
Thanks for sharing your review- I am a seasoned canner and last year bought an updated Bell canning food and also an Amish one, very happy with both. I agree, you have to be sooo careful when feeding your family - thanks
Thank you for doing this review. I am very new to canning... so new I have yet to even try it yet (I’m still reading and buying supplies) and I can tell from my researching so far that everything you pointed out is correct, HOWEVER if I had one of those two first books I would absolutely be following the book to a tee just because of my inexperience. I would not have been able to discern where the errors are so THANK YOU 🙏🏼. I can tell you felt bad giving harsh criticism but your concerns are valid. I was thinking as you went along “Oh that’s right! It shouldn’t be that way.” But I know I wouldn’t have caught those points on my own. 👍🏻
Love your review! It is so helpful for us beginners to know what books not to buy. I will admit I am more apt to follow a youtuber like you rather than buy a book. You really know your stuff.
I'm in Alabama..first let me say my heart aches for you and your family....you are in my prayers.. The best information I ever hot on canning was from the state of Alabama..they used to have free books and pamphlets..all you had to do was ask...im thinking it was under agriculture.
I am new to canning and I really appreciate you doing this video. Thank you for your honesty and pointing out important things to look for like timing, head space, mixing ingredients, and how a recipe will call for a certain size jar and the photo has a different size.
Heather, your reviews are courteous and yet spot on, so Thank you from a fellow canner. I have to tell you that I have been with you since you first started out....you know the good ole days with Katscradle, I'm Still Working, Bexar Prepper, etc....and you have grown into such a wonderful canner. Keep up the good work and God bless.
As a new canner I’m thankful for the honesty in this review!!! Begs the question tho.....why don’t you canning divas write the pressure canning book!!!
I would love to have one of her canning books!
@@kellyjo7280 - maybe this will be something she can do during her rehabilitation period. Bless her and her family’s hearts. >3
As someone who doesn’t know how to can but wants to learn I really appreciate this review on these books. I want to learn the correct way from the start and not get disappointed from a wrong outcome. Don’t feel bad about pointing out things that are not right in these books and possibly unsafe. Thank also for mentioning the jams and jellies book 📖. I really appreciate this review.👍
Heather I am so sorry for your loss. You need to write a cookbook for beginning canners. This is your future and how your going to make it for you and your kids. I love what you do. This is the answer and it’s going to totally fly. Do it Heather.
Jennifer Gearhart
I would by her book.
I agree wholeheartedly!
I wish that you would write a canning cookbook ❤️
I agree!!!!!!!!
Aunt B I was thinking the same thing!!
I was going to write the same thing as well
Yes, yes, yes! Please write a book.
Yes please!!! Write a book!!!
The reviews were honest and tactful. Safety is always number one when canning. Your reviews may help someone not purchase these books and put themselves at risk if they're a new canner and don't understand all of the safety issues. You may have saved a family from botulism by your experience and review. And speaking of jelly, key-lime mango jelly? I need to go order that book!! Thank you for sharing!
Exactly and I'm grateful she told us. Very grateful.
Your honesty is appreciated by many. Thank you so much for sharing. 🙂🖒
Heather, you and your posse need to create a book. Each do a chapter. I’d love to buy it
😂👏🏻💋
The Preserving Posse!😆😆😆😆👏🏻
I totally agree!!!😁
YES!!!!!!!!!!❤
I'd def buy too Heather...
The safety issues and end product of the food - is a great concern for new canners. I grew up canning, and so have about 45 years of experience. I am alarmed that these books are even out there. Thanks for the review! you've perhaps saved someone from serious problems.
It sounds like this book could cause some damage to a newby canner, this needs to be spread near and far!Great review, they cant always be good reviews, I know it makes you feel bad, I think, we need to write a canning book, with all the seasoned canners, I think it would fly off the book shelves! Xoxoxo
Yes Ms. Lori! We would all love a Whipporwill Hollar Homestead Cookbook or Canning Book 😁
Me to, me to
Yes Ms. Lori, I am waiting on your cookbook! xoxo
The best of books are and can be reviewed. All the time. Most book reviews are based on personal preference (like or don't like) yours was based on facts and I appreciate that so much! You were very sweet in this review, most book reviews not in favor of the book can be ruthless, that was not you. I am tempted to lean towards ruthless for reasons I will explain. So I agree with Leisa this was an Excellent review. hugs and love!
I am so sorry for your loss, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers each day. When you are ready, you really should write a canning book. Your extensive knowledge and experience with canning would make a best seller book, one that I would most definitely purchase.
I gotta say you are looking FABULOUS. Keep up what ever you are doing.
Maybe some videos on your morning routines. Take us along!
I along with many others thank you for stepping out of your comfort zone, and for saving someone from a potential disastrous outcome. Who knows how many children (and adults) you may have saved! Thank you for continuing to grow the new canners, and point them in the right direction for success! As you know (evident from your first canning videos), canning is such a intimidating place to go for many, and you have just turned on a light to avoid a couple pitfalls. Never feel bad for doing the right thing, and you did it the right way. Cant say it enough.. "Proud of you"!
Okay, 3 things...
1. Thank You ThankYou Thank You!!
2. You look AMAZING!!
3. The wind chimes sound beautiful
A seasoned canner is the best resource for helpful caring advice. Thank you for stepping out of your comfort zone. You did the reviews with honesty and integrity.Thank you so very much.
Love and prayers for your family!❤️🙏
I agree for the most part but, I have seen seasoned canners who "have always done ita certain way" that I think have just been lucky.
Pressure canning is an exact science. It can be dangerous. Misinformation is being irresponsible to say the least. Thank you for taking the time to do this video.
Thank you for the heads up on these two books. I have not started pressure canning yet because I don't have one, but am working on saving for one. I need to have all my information correct once I do start, so these two books are not for me, good to know so there won't be any mistakes.
Heather, you and Lisa should write a pressure canner cookbook! BTW, love your hair.
I agree!!!!!!!
I bought that first book but haven't pressure canned yet...glad to know I need to watch out...cant always believe what you read!
And THAT, is why I ask for your opinion. You gave a concise, clear reason about what you liked and about what needed improvement. Please don't feel guilty. Thanks so much.
I did this for you! 😆💋❤️
Sounds like in ‘the complete guide’ the recipes weren’t actually tested before publishing and I wouldn’t do even one recipe. Same for the second book. It’s time you write a book. Your one of the most knowledgeable speakers on canning.
I saw several pressure canning books on Amazon. That's great that you are reviewing these. Reviews, I think , are important.
Hi Heather, On Saturday mornings, I enjoy having my coffee and catching up with my UA-cam friends!! It was as though I was sitting on your deck with you. What a glorious day you have there!! Thank you SO much for these reviews. When it comes to canning...you, Leisa, and Linda are my go to girls!! You need to write a book about canning. I know that it would be excellent. Love you, Mary❤️😘❤️
You are so sweet and kind and I loved these reviews. I pray that you and your family are healing: bodies, hearts and souls. Sending hugs.
I cannot thank you enough for this video! As soon as my tomatoes are ready in the garden I’m going to attempt to can them for the first time in my life. I’ve been looking for a couple of good canning books & both of these were on my list 😬 I’m so glad I watched your video before I ordered them!
And thank you too for the video of your favorite canning books! I will be getting both of them!
LOVE Ollie's...yes I have that jams & jelly book from Ollie's... thanks for helping a new canner save $$$ on books NOT to buy. Love your sweetness and honesty- both are missing a lot these days!
i'm so appreciative of you sharing this! I'm just learning and appreciate your honesty and care for safety!! :)
Hubby liked your last book recommendation. I made 24 quarts of the Farmer's soup from the Amish Canning Cookbook. He loved it.
You have every right to call out the author who doesn’t respond to your emails....and collects $$....I’m not a seasoned canner and I value everything you put out 💕❤️
Thank you for doing this review. Your honesty is greatly appreciated. ❤️
I love your honesty and thoroughness in explaining why for these books. Excellent.
Heather, you are so sweet to be this kind. Some people would make it their mission to knock the authors but you were loving, but informative. Thank you.
Thanks for this. I had it on my list to order, but never did and now I am grateful to you for your review and I will not order it.
Thank you for sharing these books !! I am such a Book worm:) I agree one has to be a seasoned canner for these
I"ve fallen in love with you just for your honesty and your beautiful heart.
Totally love, love, love your honesty. Especially from a newer canners stand point. Sometimes it is hard to know what is good info and what is not. Thank you! And always #youaremyzoloft
I just bought a pressure canner and this video is VERY helpful. You didn't bash anyone,but explained why you didn't agree with it. Thank you so much
Heather I watch you all the time but rarely comment. But I must say your videos are what got me into canning. I watched all your first canning videos and jumped in with the jams and jellies. I have an older canning book I would like to send you it has great info. I have two copies I have the 1970’s update but I think it was originally wrote in the 1930’s or 1940’s. What P.O. Box do you receive mail at? I ordered the Jam and Jelly book. I love old books it’s my guilty pleasure! 🤦♀️Blessings! #ilove
Thanks for the wonderful tips, Heather!
OMG - you made me laugh. I love your opinion on UA-cam and Facebook. And I trust your opinion. Don't apologize. You really should write your own pressure canning book. Loved your opinion on the books. Great, great, great.... love you, Heather.
Wow - your canning knowledge is extensive! Thanks for the review - very intelligent and thought out.
New canner here. Thank you for your honest review. I’m sticking with the book from Ball but I need to read a lot more.
Thanks Heather for the review of these books. I was excited also but disappointed in one of the books. I am definitely going to look for the jams and jellies. I , like you, would love the variety but don't have that great imagination. LOL. Your hair is looking great. I wish my Aldi's had some of the products you show in your hauls. Have a wonderful weekend.
Thank you for making this video---I've been canning for less than a year and already addicted. My new favorite hobby and doing something positive for my family during hard times---we all have them don't we. I always check out your videos because of your honesty and integrity, don't lose that down to earth Heather that we all love. I've just put the Better Homes and Garden book in my Amazon cart. "Cowboy Bacon and Shallot"??? I'm all over it. xoxo
Lol your rant at the end is so true with ad tube lol!
Thank you for this great review! I'm a new canner and never would have picked up on many of the things you pointed out. Your honesty and knowledge is much appreciated ; ) Also, I must tell you I love your hair and you looked so beautiful and youthful in your video 💖
Hi Heather! Thanks for the video. I am not sure if this is an issue with UA-cam or what but there are weird vertical lines moving back and forth across the screen while it is being watched. I thought it was a bad connection so I closed out and opened it back up again but it was the same issue. I even tried on my iPad and had the same issue. I just wanted to let you know since I am a major nightowl and it looks like I am probably one of the first ones watching it.
hahaha it's a vintage video filter. i like to play with them when i do talkie vids, since I cant use them when I actually make a video. LOL sorry about that!
@@TheKneadyHomesteader OMG! That's hilarious! I thought UA-cam messed up your uploaded video.
Girl you hit the nail on the head. Thanks for sharing. I got the first book when you announced it last year. Kept it for the same reasons as yours. All we can do is just wait and hopefully someone will get it right. Be blessed
When I went to college there were a couple instructors that were very unhappy with their teaching materials. They ended up creating books that they published. I really appreciate your honesty. It gives me an understanding of accurate information. You should totally make a canning book! I know that’s not exactly where you were headed, but you know what you’re talking about and you are very conscious of beginner canning.
When you recommended the King Arthur flour cookbook I bought it. I just ordered the jam and jelly book. I figured if the KA book was that good, and it is, I love it! The J&J book must be just as good. Love these types of videos. Thank you !
I came on to comment that you and your canning friends need to collaborate on a proper pressure canning book and found that others already commented in support of that idea. So add one more voice to that possibility. My husband and I are brand new canners. We got a water bath canner and had so much fun doing it together that we invested in a pressure canner - my husband makes awesome chili and would sometimes like to be able to grab a jar off the shelf for dinner on a busy day. I'm really grateful that you did this book review. I came very close to buying the first book you reviewed and am glad I didn't since we're so new to canning. We're using a few yt channels like yours and also the USDA Home Canning book and the Amish Canning Cookbook - we bought both on your recommendation. Thank you so much for your guidance. It's invaluable, especially for newbies like us.
I am so glad I watched this before I tried to can. You give me a lot to think about. I feel much more informed on what to look for and what to question.
I love hearing your wind chimes. I have wind chimes myself. I enjoy sitting outside before a storm and listening to my chimes.
I came about your youtube channel from another channel.
I'm praying for you and your family. I'm so sorry for all that you all are going through. I pray and hope Mason and Mina can get passed the tragedy as healthy as possible. It breaks my heart they had to witness the accident. God Bless you and your family.
I love your positive attitude.
I go that complete guide to pressure canning. I used it to start. Last year was my first. But I learned a lot from you, homestead heart and Linda. So I did not lean soley on the book but used it mostly for the information at first. Thank you so much for the review. Id love to see a video of your top 10 canning books. 👋
Just found it...
Im so glad you decided to do the review. Negatively isnt a bad thing when you're helping people to NOT make mistakes. I bought a kindle version on 'The Complete Guide...' On your recommendation so I'm happy you came back and pointed out the issues it has.
Heather, I have been canning since the late 70's. I have learned so very much from you. Thank you for being the wonderful kind soul that God created you to be! Also for sharing the all the little things and the why's behind them. I do mainly smaller batches now because it's just me and my Mom. But remember well the years where I canny for my family. The way you explain the details of some of the steps is easy to understand and yet easy to remember. I enjoy your videos and especially this one. Thanks again for all you share to make life easier for some of us.
Thank you for giving us this info. Scary that someone would write a book about pressure canning and not give the right time to pressure can. Some people just don't know and would do this. What happens if not pressured for the correct time? Yikes! You write a pressure can book, it will be my favorite book!!!! Hugs,
And here is the reason I love watching your canning videos. Anyone that feeds their own family with what they can, as you do, will be doing it right. I've tried many of your tips & recipes and they always turn out great for me. If you ever write a book, it will be in my kitchen. Love & Blessings!
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Thank you for your book reviews. I love your honesty. It really helps. I’m new to the whole canning process and if I had picked it up myself I would have had so much food wasted because I don’t know what I’m doing yet. I’m going to pick up the BHG book. I can’t wait to dive it to it.
This is a good guide to canning. BALL THE BLUE BOOK : THE GUIDE TO HOME CANNING AND FREEZING COOKBOOK
Also Joy of Cooking is a good general book on cooking . The older versions have better info in them. In the days past when you bought a pressure canner they included a cookbook which was pretty good.
You are one of three you tuber's who I recommend to anyone who is wanting to can because you follow the canning guidelines. You are not being unkind when reviewing books but you are providing concrete reasons why following such canning cookbooks could be dangerous especially for an inexperienced newbie canner. Thank you for your honesty and BTW I agree with you and your book reviews. Also want to say I love the new look.
Thank you very much for your honest review! For all new canners please listen to this advice. Safety should always be our number one concern.
Thanks for your honest opinions on these books. God Bless and happy canning!!!
Thank you for this. I’m completely new. Haven’t even tried my first batch yet. I did buy the first book you mentioned when I bought my first canned and remember in another video you said it wasn’t for newbies. I really appreciate your knowledge on this subject. It really helps out, so please keep it up. I do have the other books you have recommended in other videos (got some of them actually because of your recommendation) and I have been watching you since I first became interested in canning a few months ago. Have you ever thought of writing a beginner’s guide or a cookbook or anything like that?
Great video
As a beginner, these books would had messed me up.
Your knowledge indicates to me that you and maybe another experienced canner needs to create the right book for us newbies.
I started to buy the complete guide to pressure canning . But I saw your review on it a while back . Thank you for letting us know
Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts on these books! We all know that you aren't trying to tear down these women. Your points are all factual and right on. I will give you a heads up on another canning book. I saw an Amish canning book at Tractor Supply this past weekend (not the Amish Canning Cookbook that we all love). I think it was called Amish Canning and Preserving. I picked it up, so excited to have another Amish canning book, and then I turned to the soups and meats...they were all water bath canned for 3 hours...wah wah waaaahhhh! I feel like I need to make a PSA about that book and how that isn't safe canning practice, because there are so many new canners coming along that just don't know.
Hi Heather! I believe you have found a calling... where is our pressure canning book little Missy? Love much. many prayers for you!
I love too can.thank you for all the great tips and reviews of these books.
Thank you so much for your opinions. I am new to canning, so I look to seasoned canners like yourself, and books to explain and show me what to do. Without your honest review, we wouldn't know any better. Thanks again for all you do! God Bless you.
You are so welcome! HAPPY CANNING!!!!!
Thank you for being so specific in your concerns. This was very informative! 😃
Wow!! Paul is a precious person to gift such a book!! Your such a sweet spirited lady. I am totally enjoying your opinions and advice. Thank you!!
Heather all of us that have followed you "forever".......LOL trust your honesty. I am a seasoned canner but learn something new everyday about canning. Thanks for sharing & Blessings.
I like your reviews. It is true. I want pictures of the process and finished product, too!!! Geez! Lol Your a great teacher and I am sure you will write an awesome book one day:)! P.S. You are looking healthy and beautifully glowing:)!
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Great reviews! Have you cosidered your own book as you have knowledge and expeiernce in this.
I love pressure canning! And dehydrating too!
This was so well done. I think your heart behind the reviews is amazing and so touching. I don't own any of these books, but I may get the better homes and garden one now. 😊
Thanks for your review. I am thankful I didn't go a head a buy either of these books.
Wow! Thank you for this video... You showed things in the second book a novice like myself would not have noticed.... Hugs hugs hugs!
Wow! I've learned so much from watching this video so thank you for your honest reviews 😊👍 I'm loving your channel and keeping you and your family in my heart❤️
Thank you for doing this, you are so right with the jars not full. Asking for trouble. I watched an italian lady make a huge batch of tomato sauce. She boiled in a huge kettle and put a piece of basil in the jars and put the sauce in the jar and then put the lids on and turned upside down and not boiling them in water. Is this safe? I know its acid, but I was surprised she didn't water bath for awhile. Thanks There used to be a site I had about canning and pressure canning and computer crashed and I lost it. Maybe it was Ball, not sure. So frustrating.
Donna Richey I believe they call that kettle canning, and it's really not recommended or safe anymore. I know lots of ladies do it, and many have lived to tell the tale, but now that we know better we should really do better, just like carseats, bike helmets, etc... right?
Great reviews Ms. Heather! The head space and pressure time issues are very worrisome, especially for new canners. Thanks for sharing!
I would have to agree with Aunt B, you should write a canning book. It's easy being able to follow you with the instructions you give/share when you are making or doing something.
I just got that same Jams and Jellies book from a great sale at Barnes and Noble. I paid $2.50 for it. I'm so excited to try some of the recipes in it! Here in Georgia, all the best canning varieties of peaches are ripe and ready, so the new recipes will be fun to try.
You made that video so classy, thankyou ❤️❤️❤️
I humbly thank you for that!❤️
Thank you for your reviews. I appreciate your opinion. BTW you're looking absolutely beautiful. All your hard work dieting and exercising are paying off.
I know it’s been said before but I truly think you found your Niche Heather IF YOU CREATE A PRESSURE CANNING BOOK WE WILL BUY IT ;)
Thank you for doing this.
Thanks Heather! I appreciate the information. BTW, I've been following you for a few years. Your skin and hair has never looked better. Keep up the good work! Clean eating is good for the body and happy looks good on You! 😊💪🌱
I am a seasoned caner .35 years and you are right honey
Thank you Heather. Well done. Martha Stewart use to get a lot of flack because she was putting out books without trying the recipes out first. This is when she first started. Have a blessed day.
Thanks for sharing your review- I am a seasoned canner and last year bought an updated Bell canning food and also an Amish one, very happy with both. I agree, you have to be sooo careful when feeding your family - thanks
Thank you for doing this review. I am very new to canning... so new I have yet to even try it yet (I’m still reading and buying supplies) and I can tell from my researching so far that everything you pointed out is correct, HOWEVER if I had one of those two first books I would absolutely be following the book to a tee just because of my inexperience. I would not have been able to discern where the errors are so THANK YOU 🙏🏼. I can tell you felt bad giving harsh criticism but your concerns are valid. I was thinking as you went along “Oh that’s right! It shouldn’t be that way.” But I know I wouldn’t have caught those points on my own. 👍🏻
Love your review! It is so helpful for us beginners to know what books not to buy. I will admit I am more apt to follow a youtuber like you rather than buy a book. You really know your stuff.
I'm in Alabama..first let me say my heart aches for you and your family....you are in my prayers.. The best information I ever hot on canning was from the state of Alabama..they used to have free books and pamphlets..all you had to do was ask...im thinking it was under agriculture.
As a old canner I have a ton of books. The ones I use the most are the USDA guide , the ball books and the book that came with my Presto canner.
Thank you thank you.... I'm still a newbie canner and appreciate all your advice and instruction on canning.
I have a Kerr/Ball canning book from the 20's and the 30's.
Me too! I got them off ebay a year apart! WOW!! I can't believe people gave these up!
thanks for your review and concerns. this will help alot of us new people that can or want to start canning.
Loads of insight...thank you for your time and sharing your knowledge ❤
I am new to canning and I really appreciate you doing this video. Thank you for your honesty and pointing out important things to look for like timing, head space, mixing ingredients, and how a recipe will call for a certain size jar and the photo has a different size.
Heather, your reviews are courteous and yet spot on, so Thank you from a fellow canner. I have to tell you that I have been with you since you first started out....you know the good ole days with Katscradle, I'm Still Working, Bexar Prepper, etc....and you have grown into such a wonderful canner. Keep up the good work and God bless.