Mixology Matrix

A junior high and community college English teacher by trade, blogger by nap time, I love to help others learn that handmade, homemade, and self-made make our daily lives better and more fulfilling.

I started canning when I was pregnant with my first child (some gals paint baby rooms, I made 100 jars of applesauce). I poured over cookbooks, stood sweating in the kitchen, certain that I'd give me, my husband, and my unborn baby food poisoning.

I sorted through pots, pans, ladles, funnels, lids, rings and so many jars.

I scorched jam, under sugared, over spiced, broke jars, and learned the hard way why you need a specific set of tools.

I want you to skip all that worry, uncertainty, and time wasting and jump right to the good part where you get to enjoy nourishing foods months after harvest and know what is in every mouthful.

Now, I'm a Master Food Preserver. You don't have to worry about learning any potentially dangerous methods or outdated techniques from me. I'm here to help you preserve food the modern, fast, and safe way!