I’ve been trying to get back into my regular BBB days since the upheaval of the move, but the upheaval just keeps coming! And here I was so hoping my life would be so placid that I would not have a sequel to the memoir. Anyway! I’ve decided to spice up the BBB giveaways for a bit by sharing some of the other great preserving literature that is available, so I’m planning some BBBs that are not actually BBBs. (Make sense? Confusing enough? Just keeping you on your toes here.) Up for grabs today is a copy of You Can Can!: A Visual Step-by-Step Guide to Canning, Preserving, and Pickling, with 100 Recipes
Note: I’m still setting up the posts as usual for a BBB giveaway, and you can still just put (BBB) in your comment to let me know you want it–just remember it’s actually a copy of You Can Can that the winner will receive.
It’s a Ball Blue Book Project day! Today’s Ball Blue Book is sponsored by Vanessa Zumwalt in honor of Evelyn Lamont and Evelyn Lot.
For a chance to win: Leave a comment on this post and let me know you want it. You can just put (BBB) at the end of your comment or otherwise note that you want to be in the draw. One winner will be drawn by random comment number to receive a copy of You Can Can. Eligible entry cut-off is midnight Eastern (U.S.) time tonight (February 14). This post will be updated with the winner by 9 a.m. Eastern (U.S.) time tomorrow (February 15). Return to this post to claim your book if your name is drawn (or check the BBB Winners List).
Find out more about the Ball Blue Book Project and become a sponsor.
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UPDATE 02/15/12: The winning comment number, drawn by random.org, is comment #68, canthony. Email me at [email protected] with your full name and address for shipping!
THIS GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED TO ENTRY.
Leila says:
I’d love to win it!
On February 14, 2012 at 7:14 am
TwistedStitcher says:
Please pick me. I am a very visual learner and have been to intimidated to try this canning thing alone. BBB
On February 14, 2012 at 7:16 am
GaPeach says:
BBB, please!
On February 14, 2012 at 7:18 am
Peggy in KY says:
We had winter last night, but spring is on it’s way. BBB would make it easier to save the fruits and vegetables this year. So glad Coco is back and on the mend at the Vets.
On February 14, 2012 at 7:19 am
twoturkey says:
:snoopy: Oh…..that looks interesting! I’d love to be picked to win that book!
Mrs. Twoturkey
On February 14, 2012 at 7:26 am
rebinva says:
I would love to have “You Can! My daughter is learning & I would give it to her.
On February 14, 2012 at 7:26 am
justdeborah2002 says:
Happy Valentine’s Day…YCC…or rather, BBB lol!
On February 14, 2012 at 7:28 am
cindyinohio says:
I would love to win You Can Can. I need to get back into canning. Thanks!
On February 14, 2012 at 7:29 am
wvhomecanner says:
ohhhh this looks good! BBB please (or YCC please)
On February 14, 2012 at 7:30 am
NancyD in NH says:
Pick me, pick me for BBB
On February 14, 2012 at 7:38 am
STracer says:
I would love one of those. I haven’t participated in the other drawings since I already had a copy of the BBB, but this change I CAN get into. 😆
On February 14, 2012 at 7:45 am
tsmith says:
I would love this book! I already have the BBB and this would add to my collection.
On February 14, 2012 at 7:49 am
Kathy in FL says:
BBB, please!
On February 14, 2012 at 7:51 am
kelly jo kirby says:
Please pick me for the BBB!
On February 14, 2012 at 7:55 am
WVgal4ever says:
:happyfeet: Yeah a picture book – Please pick me for the BBB giveaway. :hungry:
On February 14, 2012 at 7:56 am
lynnann50 says:
heya all…I actually do a workshop named…”Yes…you CAN can”…I present it to the Learning in Retirement folks at the local Community college and have presented at our local Many Ways of Peace. Canning, fermenting…dehydrating…freezing…we hardly buy any groceries in the winter up here in Northern Wisconsin…love and peace
On February 14, 2012 at 7:57 am
Mim says:
Since I am officially retired….I could make good use of this :pawprint:
On February 14, 2012 at 8:02 am
dwally says:
Ooh, pictures! I’d love to have this book!
On February 14, 2012 at 8:03 am
nutritionlady says:
Happy Valentine’s Day everyone. Would love to share this with my organically, healthy kids who are very conscious of preservatives,etc. in the foods they eat. The need to start preserving their own.
On February 14, 2012 at 8:04 am
collector1 says:
YCC please! Thanks
On February 14, 2012 at 8:05 am
Grammy Jam says:
BBB Please!
On February 14, 2012 at 8:07 am
okstormy says:
YCC please! I need all the help I can get!
On February 14, 2012 at 8:07 am
Jane L says:
I’m in:)
On February 14, 2012 at 8:10 am
Tow Lady says:
I’d love to win the book! My daughters have gotten bit by the canning bug, and this would be great to share with them!
On February 14, 2012 at 8:11 am
Pudgie from Indiana says:
Really interested in the You Can Can book. So very happy for your move and hope things settle down. Also pray that Coco will do well at the vet’s and will come home soon. Thanks for such a great site.
On February 14, 2012 at 8:15 am
valentinoswife says:
This is a perfect tool for me to expand what I have already been in process of learning! BBB!
On February 14, 2012 at 8:18 am
mommyby3 says:
I would love a copy. I want to try canning this year. Thanks
On February 14, 2012 at 8:18 am
wildcat says:
BBB, please! I would love to learn how to can! :snoopy:
On February 14, 2012 at 8:31 am
HobbyHillFarm says:
BBB Please – Would love to have a visual book.
On February 14, 2012 at 8:36 am
Spiderjohn says:
Put me in the draw please.
On February 14, 2012 at 8:36 am
Wannabea... says:
Oh yes. That is awesome :sun: BBB
On February 14, 2012 at 8:39 am
PaulaClark says:
I would love this book! I already have BBB.
On February 14, 2012 at 8:40 am
suziQ says:
:heart: BBB!!!! I would LOVE to win this… I have never even attempted to can anything because it’s so intimidating, but I think a visual learning tool might be just the tool I need!
On February 14, 2012 at 8:40 am
mygirls01 says:
enter me please! 🙂
On February 14, 2012 at 8:41 am
WVSue says:
Anything kitchen I’m in for. I love learning canning techniques so this BBB book would be great!
On February 14, 2012 at 8:46 am
LK says:
It would be great to win this. BBB!
On February 14, 2012 at 8:53 am
Michelle B says:
BBB – love to win and then figure out if I can can :moo:
On February 14, 2012 at 8:55 am
doxie says:
I’d love to win it, would love to know more about canning, cause what I’ve done was fun! :-))
On February 14, 2012 at 8:58 am
mollyclaire says:
I’d love to win this book. Last year was my first year for canning and I could use the extra help. Thanks! 🙂
On February 14, 2012 at 9:04 am
Abiga says:
So happy for you about Coco coming back and getting better. You certainly have had a lot of challenges lately. Praying you will be strong! I have been through many things and sometimes a day is just putting one foot ahead of the other. Praying many blessings to come your way too! Oh and I would like to win. BBB :purpleflower:
On February 14, 2012 at 9:12 am
pulsk1 says:
I haven’t canned for years and am planning to start again this year. This book would be very helpful.
On February 14, 2012 at 9:14 am
ibpallets says:
I’d love to win this! BBB
On February 14, 2012 at 9:14 am
Breezy says:
I am very glad you were able to find such a nice place. It has been pretty interesting watching you go through the process. You have even given ME some strength by osmosis!
BBB? See?
Breezy in Georgia. Love to can, would like more and better directions! 🙂
On February 14, 2012 at 9:15 am
Babs64 says:
I am a city girl (well woman) with a country heart! I usually have a balcony potted vegetable garden and after becoming a follower of your blog want to can now. I have no idea how to do that 😥 and I don’t have a sweet mature woman to teach me. I would LOVE the book!! I can buy it if I have too but winning it would be so much sweeter :heart: and it is Valentine’s day and all :snuggle: !!
Your blog brings hope to my heart! Thank you for sharing!
On February 14, 2012 at 9:16 am
LisaAJB says:
BBB me please!
On February 14, 2012 at 9:26 am
laurie hamar says:
BBBB please. Thank you for the opportunity. So glad that Coco is on the way to full health. Our animals break our hearts sometimes.
On February 14, 2012 at 9:28 am
Miss Nellie says:
Oh, Oh!!! Yeah! BBB
On February 14, 2012 at 9:35 am
TRUDY says:
I’ve not had the opportunity to read this book. Thanks for the chance to win a copy…Happy Valentine’s Day…
On February 14, 2012 at 9:36 am
maryellen51 says:
I would love to have this book, please enter me in the drawing.
I was so glad to see your post when Coco came home, I had been checking your blog every little bit, so hoping you would find her.
On February 14, 2012 at 9:37 am
ashmmorgan2 says:
Sounds like a very helpful book, I’d love to win it!
On February 14, 2012 at 9:39 am
StuckinMiami says:
I need to start canning!!! :shocked:
On February 14, 2012 at 9:43 am
Stephanie in Seattle says:
I’ve always wanted to learn how to can but have been intimidated by what seems to be a complicated process. That and I’m only a little worried that I’ll poison my family. I’d love to have a copy of the “You Can Can” book. It would be nice to branch out beyond making freezer jam. BBB
On February 14, 2012 at 9:49 am
jbbtjbbt says:
I would love to learn how to can!
On February 14, 2012 at 9:49 am
D1BeachBum says:
YCC please!!! If not I’d like to let everyone knoe that there is an old ORTHO canning book that is really good to. It has canning, bread making and other ideas.
:shimmy:
On February 14, 2012 at 9:50 am
mountainkat says:
BBB! Please enter me for the freebie. I can tomatoes but I really need to broaden my horizons and branch out a bit! Hoping for a little luck!
On February 14, 2012 at 9:58 am
Lana says:
This looks like a very useful book for us newbies! Enter me, please! So very glad Coco is safe and (almost) sound!!
On February 14, 2012 at 10:01 am
Rainla says:
Welllll…here is my confession….I bought a canner 4 years ago and I have still not used it. I bought books, read and studied the manual (which I never do!)…I am terrified of it!!! I could not for the life of me figure out why and then I remembered my grandmother’s pressure canner went kapow when I was a kid – guess that must be at least part of the reason.
Please enter me and if I win, I will use my canner. There I said it! This is the year! I know it! I have the jars, the lids, the tools, I just need to get through this!!! LOL O.K. end of confession – you can return to your normally scheduled contest. 🙂
On February 14, 2012 at 10:12 am
JReed says:
Pick me! Pick me!
My wife and I do a lot of cooking and we’re always in need of ways of making stuff last just a little bit longer. I love canning and have done it for a long time with pickles and peppers, and I’d love to try canning other types of foods.
BBB
On February 14, 2012 at 10:17 am
momtoadiva says:
Happy Valentine’s Day!!! Glad to see CoCo back and on the mend!! BBB me please :sheep:
On February 14, 2012 at 10:17 am
quietstorm says:
Please put my name in the hat! thank you!!!! :snoopy:
On February 14, 2012 at 10:27 am
Bev in CA says:
Yes Please. Always love new recipes. 24 degrees this a.m. Looking forward to springtime!
On February 14, 2012 at 10:33 am
Nanna says:
I would love to have a copy of You Can Can. BBB
On February 14, 2012 at 10:34 am
lizajane says:
I would love to have YCC!
On February 14, 2012 at 10:46 am
joykenn says:
BBB,please
On February 14, 2012 at 10:50 am
cabynfevr says:
BBB, I’d love to broaden my horizons!
On February 14, 2012 at 10:51 am
marymac says:
Oh yes please put me in for the
BBB!
On February 14, 2012 at 11:10 am
farmkat says:
Pictures!! My kind of how-to book. Please enter my name in the drawing and thank you!!
On February 14, 2012 at 11:12 am
canthony says:
Love your blog. Thanks for letting me visit each morning and get my day going. I am a visual learner for sure and would love to be in the drawing. BBB
On February 14, 2012 at 11:20 am
dee58m says:
I want it I want it I want it.. BBB
On February 14, 2012 at 11:21 am
Claudia W says:
I want to can can! Or BBB! Love You!
On February 14, 2012 at 11:52 am
KariP says:
I love visual clues! Would love this book.
On February 14, 2012 at 12:01 pm
bonnie335 says:
Please count me in. BBB, baby!
On February 14, 2012 at 12:01 pm
lgoforth says:
BBB, please.
On February 14, 2012 at 12:04 pm
clh063538 says:
Would Love to win BBB!
On February 14, 2012 at 12:15 pm
tea4too0 says:
Please enter me in the contest BBB. Getting ready for canning season this year, wish me lots of veggies from a new garden spot this year.
T
On February 14, 2012 at 12:23 pm
CrystalGB says:
BBB please. I would love to have this book.
On February 14, 2012 at 12:23 pm
tmavraides says:
BBB please. I love the sense of accomplishment I have after canning and the seals pop. I would love to have this book. Also, on a seperate issue, I’m so pleased and thankful Coco is back. A miracle for sure. !!!!
On February 14, 2012 at 12:31 pm
oct4luv says:
OK, I’m ready to learn how to do this; enter me in!
On February 14, 2012 at 12:37 pm
brookdale says:
Would love to win the canning book! Thanks for offering it.
On February 14, 2012 at 12:38 pm
mrsdmahogany says:
I’d love to win!!
Dianna
On February 14, 2012 at 12:56 pm
Blyss says:
Thank you for doing another BBB/YYC!
On February 14, 2012 at 1:05 pm
Farmarchy says:
Oh, I would love some extra help as I learn to can this year! Hopefully this huge garden we’re working on will be fruitful! BBB
On February 14, 2012 at 1:08 pm
LisaSakabu says:
ohhh I want it! BBB
On February 14, 2012 at 1:14 pm
oddgirl says:
BBB, please. :happyflower:
On February 14, 2012 at 1:17 pm
leslietx says:
I’d love to win!! BBB, please! :snoopy:
On February 14, 2012 at 1:35 pm
phoneman says:
I would love to win the canning book just getting started learning to can, BBB
On February 14, 2012 at 1:47 pm
sparkles2307 says:
BBB me please! :fairy:
On February 14, 2012 at 1:48 pm
morningstar says:
I would love to win thank you for the chance. BBB
On February 14, 2012 at 1:52 pm
pglidden says:
Happy Valentine’s Day! I’d love to learn how to can and I am a visual learner, so yes, the photos would be a huge help. Thank you for offering this chance….BBB please.
On February 14, 2012 at 1:53 pm
DebbieInMemphis says:
I’d love to can can 🙂 BBB/YCC please
On February 14, 2012 at 2:20 pm
GrammieEarth says:
YCC Please
On February 14, 2012 at 2:26 pm
Auntie Linda says:
Can’t wait for summer and a garden full of wonderful things! BBB please!
On February 14, 2012 at 2:28 pm
Merino Mama says:
BBB or YCC, whichever it is, I would love to win one! Thanks and so glad Coco is home!!!!!
On February 14, 2012 at 2:33 pm
Laurie P says:
BBB I just finished canning my own home made ketchup a couple weeks ago and between the kids and us adults we have managed to go through a pint already.
On February 14, 2012 at 2:34 pm
Leah's Mom says:
Sign me up, scottie!
On February 14, 2012 at 2:38 pm
Melissa H. says:
BBB – I would love to win this book!
On February 14, 2012 at 3:03 pm
jeepdriver says:
I’m planning on putting in a good sized garden this year so the famous canning book would be appreciated this year. Sign me up!
On February 14, 2012 at 3:06 pm
Almost Heaven, WV says:
BBB Please! :hungry:
On February 14, 2012 at 3:16 pm
AmyCook in WI says:
Yes, Yes…I do want to Can Can…kicking my legs high in the air!
Please, please pick pick me me!
Amy Amy (hee hee ha ha ho ho!)
On February 14, 2012 at 3:19 pm
enjay says:
I’m a very visual learner (my learning disability practically ensures that) so this sounds right up my alley! Please enter me in the drawing. Thank you!
On February 14, 2012 at 3:37 pm
Grouchymama says:
BBB Gearing up for orcdering seeds for the garden so I will be ready to can!
On February 14, 2012 at 4:13 pm
DebbieM says:
Would love to win the new book-thanks for the chance!
On February 14, 2012 at 4:31 pm
Nharah says:
BBB,Please! :chicken:
On February 14, 2012 at 4:40 pm
moondragoness says:
(BBB) please! would love to win!
On February 14, 2012 at 4:47 pm
lavenderblue says:
Would love a BBB that isn’t a BBB. I have a couple of days off from work in a row and am going to try canning applesauce and crockpot apple butter. I don’t think those need a pressure canner but a waterbath still counts as canning, right?
Don’t worry, I will research carefully before tackling this project. My need for research half the reason I never get around to attempting the projects that I want to try. Canning, dehydrating, soapmaking, candle making etc., etc. I just can’t read enough about any of them. It’s the actual doing that has me stymied.
On February 14, 2012 at 4:56 pm
hampgirl says:
BBB, please!
On February 14, 2012 at 5:18 pm
AnnieB says:
BBB me, pretty please!!!
On February 14, 2012 at 5:21 pm
BJ Farm says:
:snoopy: BBB :snoopy:
On February 14, 2012 at 5:54 pm
Britishtea says:
Wouldn’t that make a terrific tee shirt or apron! BBB, please.
P.S. Soooo thrilled Coco is home!
On February 14, 2012 at 6:54 pm
ChristaH says:
Yes!! Please! BBB for me!!! Yeah!
On February 14, 2012 at 7:27 pm
Michele-lee says:
If I win a book one of these times, I WILL learn to can! Please and thank you for the chance BBB/YCC.
On February 14, 2012 at 7:30 pm
mrberthrong says:
We just moved to a house in the country and I am very excited for my first big garden! Please enter me in the BBB.
Thanks
Moriah
On February 14, 2012 at 7:38 pm
muggle granny says:
I love your blogs about canning and food. Please keep up the good work. BBB
On February 14, 2012 at 7:59 pm
kellytorrey says:
Please count me in the BBB!! Thank you!!
On February 14, 2012 at 8:05 pm
TeaCup says:
Maybe with pics I could actually do this? Yes please!
Judi
On February 14, 2012 at 8:06 pm
amateurteacher says:
I have wonderful memories of helping my Granny tend her garden in the summers and then watching all that fresh goodness get preserved with care. This summer, I am going to follow that example and start canning from my own garden! BBB
On February 14, 2012 at 8:20 pm
Darlene in North GA says:
Sounds like an interesting book!
On February 14, 2012 at 8:46 pm
farmershae says:
I’d love today’s version of the BBB!
On February 14, 2012 at 8:56 pm
jeninid says:
I’m throwing my hat in for a chance to win, count me in! This book sounds good!
On February 14, 2012 at 9:09 pm
Annabelle says:
Just received my first pressure cooker today! I made short rib ragu in 30 minutes! Wish I had been able to add my own canned tomatoes. Please enter me in the drawing!
So happy to see COCO back home! We recently lost our boxer JACK. I still feel a hole in my heart.
On February 14, 2012 at 9:20 pm
Murphala says:
BBB! Please enter me!
On February 14, 2012 at 9:22 pm
FrannyP says:
I’d love to win the BBB today. Lots of photos are always a lot of help. Happy Valentine’s Day!
So glad your heart has been warmed with the return of Coco.
On February 14, 2012 at 9:45 pm
Julia says:
Please enter me in the drawing. Thank you.
On February 14, 2012 at 11:08 pm
Bonnie S. says:
Yes, it is photos I need to inspire me to can! BBB, please.
On February 14, 2012 at 11:11 pm
aprilsinohio says:
please pick me for the bbb I have the best husband in the world, I woke up today to be served homemade pancakes by the fire. I’d love to learn to can to return all the goodness my hubby does for me. :snuggle:
On February 14, 2012 at 11:34 pm
Jen says:
I’m glad I checked your blog tonight & not tomorrow! I’d love to win the booklet.
On February 14, 2012 at 11:42 pm
TW says:
Hoping to win a copy of the You Can Can guide (BBB). If I can’t win it, I will definitely have to buy a copy. I’d like to start caning this year.
So glad your sweet Coco returned. Hoping you are done with that big pile of challenging things you’ve been dealing with.
On February 14, 2012 at 11:52 pm
Suzanne McMinn says:
UPDATE 02/15/12: The winning comment number, drawn by random.org, is comment #68, canthony.
THIS GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED TO ENTRY.
On February 15, 2012 at 5:22 am