A few weeks ago I received an email from a dear lady, Ruth, who works for a small publishing company, asking if I was interested in publishing a "Canning Granny" Cookbook. I put out a small "feeler" question on Facebook to see what you folks thought... would you buy it? what would you like to see in it? etc.
Combining your wonderful feedback, my own ideas, and Ruth's suggestions... here's what we've come up with... it's still an idea... nothing's been signed... yet.
Reader's ideas and suggestions...
• Full color, step by step... like the blog
• Not too expensive
• Something different, not just a re-hash of the Ball Book and other canning books
• E-book as well as hard copy
• Recipes submitted by readers and Facebook followers with the contributor's name and state listed with the recipe (LOVE this idea!)
So, here's the concept...
I'd like to publish a Canning Granny (and friends!) Cookbook including recipes submitted by readers as well as my own recipes...
There are TONS of canning books out there with jams and jellies, pickles, fruits and veggies... so, trying NOT to just be a re-hash of those...
This book will be "Meals in Jars"... recipes for canning meals that are full meals or would only need making rice or noodles or adding milk or cream to the product after opening... for busy days when you don't have time or feel like cooking a full meal... just open a jar, boil some noodles, and eat! Or for times (like the recent Hurricane Sandy) when you have limited means of cooking and need something tasty and nutritious that you can heat up fast and have a meal in minutes.
I plan to include in the book... basic canning processes briefly... maybe include frequent or unusual questions and answers... and a few anecdotes about me and my life scattered here and there, just for fun.
Whatcha think?
So... if you're interested in participating in this cookbook project, here's what I'd like for you to do...
Send me, via email, at canninggranny@gmail.com...
Your "Meal in a Jar" recipe(s), including your Name and the State you are from...
The recipes need to be your own creation (or a friend or family member's), so we don't copy recipes from other cookbooks... we want these recipes to be unique.
The recipes need to be "canning safe!" While I sometimes indulge in "outlaw canning," this collection will need to be "approved." No grains, no "unapproved" thickeners, no dairy, no noodles... nothing "questionable."
Ideas include soups, stews, casseroles, bean dishes, meat and chicken dishes...
Please include complete instructions as well as how much it makes (quarts, pints, etc.)
So... whatcha think?
Interested?
I think this will be fun (even though right now I feel just a little overwhelmed by the idea! YIKES!)
Again... my email address is canninggranny@gmail.com
Let's get started!
