Gothamist: Canning Time

bklynborn

Fri, 15 Sep 2006 18:47:26 -0500

Can the haterade! I don't think the writer is stating that a canning sensation will sweep the city. Of course peope who'd rather go to Ranch 1 instead of make their own lunch won't be interested in canning. But for people who really care about finding new (or old) ways to eat well, canning seems like a cool alternative.

dug

Fri, 15 Sep 2006 11:58:41 -0500

it's not just space, people in nyc don't typically can because they don't have gardens and the spike of produce they give. csa aside, most buy their produce and it comes in year-round. if it makes sense to city folks to buy $50 worth of retail-priced blueberries only to can them... it's their dime.

Bing

Thu, 14 Sep 2006 16:28:48 -0500

People in NYC can't even be bothered to make a sandwich for themselves to have at lunch and will gladly pay $7 for one. I seriously doubt canning will ever become much more than one of these bogus 'trend pieces' that people love so much.

dan soda

Thu, 14 Sep 2006 16:23:36 -0500

i thought the title of this post was "caning time". i got excited there for a second.

nick

Thu, 14 Sep 2006 16:18:39 -0500

cool. gothamist posted about a fun event a couple days before it happens. follow suit, other writers of gothamist. also. pickle festival this sunday on the LES. dont miss it.

Homesick Texan

Thu, 14 Sep 2006 15:58:14 -0500

I think a key reason people don't can in New York City (if they would be so inclined elsewhere) is the space issue. Most New Yorkers can barely store enough food to last a week, never mind enough food to last a winter. That said, if you're looking, I've found that Fishs Eddy is the best (and cheapest) place to get Mason jars. Thanks for the tip on the classes!

sophia

Thu, 14 Sep 2006 15:42:24 -0500

If you're squeamish about canning stuff because you're afraid you'll end up with a bad case of botulism in January, you can also freeze most fruits and vegetables...keeping your freezer filled to capacity keeps it running more efficiently and can help keep everything colder longer, say, if the power goes out (not that that ever happens around here....)