I've had my eye out for a pressure cooker and canner for some time. We have a glass/smooth top stove and not all pots are recommended on glasstops. I was browsing online and came across this little number; imagine my delight when I saw it is approved for glasstops! I'll do a bit more research before settling on my purchase, though...
I like browsing the CSN store websites. They have a good variety from cookware, appliances, decor, and even corner TV stands! And with free shipping, and good prices, it's easy to build a wish list.
I'll let you know if I settle on the canner... with gardening season just around the corner, it might be nice to have a pressure cooker in the house!
I have the day off work today. We'll be taking Daisy and Farley up to the vet's office for their routine visit (shhhhh, don't tell them they have to get SHOTS!). Tuesday, Alan took two outside kitties, Dash and Boop, to the vet's office for a little snippity snip. Those two girls should be happy to see us when we arrive! But I bet the ride home will be LOUD and YOWLY! Ohhhh, the drama!!
I have two pressure cookers (but not the kind for canning). I love making soup and cooking potatoes in mine. Mom has a canning one and two other smaller ones. We love them! Just don't cook beans or macaroni in them . . . .
Posted by: Shellie Daniel | February 13, 2011 at 01:21 PM
I'd love to hear which canner you decide on. I have been researching them also and I, too, have a smooth top stove. I have my eyes on an All American Pressure Canner because there are no seals to go bad.
I hope Mr. Farley and Miss Daisy did well at the vets!
Posted by: VivLyn | February 10, 2011 at 06:45 PM
Hmmm, love to hear how the canner works out. I just do it the old fashioned way. There ain't nuttin' like a jug of tomaters in February!
Posted by: Dee in N.H. | February 10, 2011 at 05:39 PM
Nice looking canner. I am so inept at canning. The last batch of tomaotes I did all went bad. I have put them in the freezer ever since.
Posted by: Carol Dee | February 10, 2011 at 02:23 PM
Anna - make sure your vet examines their mouths - THOROUGHLY. My cat was diagnosed less than a month ago with squamous cell carcinoma. My vet didn't examine her mouth at all and a different doctor found it --- too late to treat the condition. I let my sweet Lacy go just this morning.
Posted by: Donna | February 10, 2011 at 11:48 AM
I'll be eager to know how you like the pressure cooker if you get it. I've been considering one and know my mom and grandmother always used them for canning. I just use the old stovetop canning type but I find they wear out after a couple of years. LUCKY YOU to be even able to think about canning. I can't even consider planting until late May! Sigh... (note jealousy in the sigh... jk)
Posted by: Jennifer Woodward | February 10, 2011 at 10:09 AM
Our dog doesn't like the vet visit either. One time they gave her a treat and she spit it out in front of the vet. I picked it up and she ate it when we got home.My mom has used a pressure cooker for years and loves it. Have fun shopping on your day off.
Posted by: Sally | February 10, 2011 at 09:55 AM