amylsacks' photos with the keyword: canning

"Select only young, tender beans, freshly picked. Place beans in kettle covering with water and boil five minutes. Dip beans in cold water and blah blah blah yakkety schmakkety..." Look, who cares?! No matter what you do, they'll still be lima beans!

All the makings for Grandma's famous Indeterminate Red Chunks 'N Green Pea Casserole! Hooray!

"...Gone are the days when bothersome rubber rings, the necessity of scouring old caps, and the uncertainty of unscientific methods, made home-canning a somewhat hazardous experience..."

"It is now possible for even the most inexperienced homemaker to enjoy the satisfaction and savings that come from a pantry well stocked with home canned products..." Cover of a 72-page promotional booklet published by Crown Cork & Seal Co., Inc. of Baltimore, Maryland.

" ...In addition to making it possible to serve the family their favorite foods at any season of the year, thousands of thrifty homemakers throughout America have also reduced the family food budget very substantially through the economies resulting from the use of Crown Two Piece Mason Caps..."

Anything can go in a jar! Fried fish, rabbit, chicken a la king, and... French Lamb Ragout! No lie. It's right there on Page 51.

Shown here in glorious Gauze-O-Vision! From the August issue of Sunset magazine.

This year, it's decided. I WILL wear white shoes into Fall if I want to. Along with epically huge sundress collars, black olive earrings, and chains made of miniaturized fresh produce. And if that killjoy Miss Manners doesn't like it, she can kiss my big butt! Clipped from: Left: The July 1953 issue of Family Circle magazine. Upper Right: The August 1952 issue of Sunset magazine. Lower Right: The August 1955 issue of Everywoman's magazine.