Jennifer's Jars

Jennifer's Jars Passionate gardener, chef, baker and safe canner, preserving the harvest into our cold Canadian winter, entertaining along the way! [email protected]

Specializing in cocktail parties, celebrations of life events, backyard intimate weddings, sourdough and preserves Canning is the lost art of preserving the harvest, to enjoy, long after the season is finished. I am a passionate canner, with 20 years experience in my Canning Kitchen. I grow (from saved seeds where possible) most of what I can. What I don't have in my garden I procure from local farms, orchards and my amazing community or friends, neighbours and family. Living in Niagara, this is easy. I use tested safe recipes and proper, up to date, caning methods (because the very nature of science is change). All products are water bathed or pressure canned with proper headspace, pH levels, fresh ingredients and new lids. Have something you love and don't see it? I'm happy to do custom orders. Jars and preserves make a fantastic wedding takeaway and look very cute on the place-setting.

I love going outside and picking items from my garden for lunch.Today we are having a ‘green garden salad’. Zucchini & c...
08/11/2026

I love going outside and picking items from my garden for lunch.

Today we are having a ‘green garden salad’.
Zucchini & cucumber coins, jalapeños, cucumelons, fresh dill, mint, chives and basil. Garnished with baby crimson tomatoes, nasturtium, radish florets and goat cheese flowers. Lemon peel vinaigrette.

Yumm……

Have too much zucchini? It's that time of year, and if you managed to ward off the Vine borers and powdery mildew, you'r...
08/05/2026

Have too much zucchini? It's that time of year, and if you managed to ward off the Vine borers and powdery mildew, you're likely sitting on a lot of zucchini.

1 - Share and trade with friends, neighbours and colleagues
2 - Dehydrate - for use in soups, stews, ratatouille, etc.
3 - Freeze - for baking later (salt, squeeze and strain so it's ready and takes up less freezer space). Vacume seal
4 - Bake now and freeze for later - Mini Zucchini loaves individually wrapped in cellophane and then into zip lock bags works wonderfully.
5 - EAT!

Here is a super-fast and delicious no-cook 'salad'. Perfect for a quick lunch (protein optional) or part of a great casual BBQ.

Zucchini coins with roasted hazelnuts, Parmesan, lemon, and really good olive oil. (Pomegranates, if you have them in your freezer, are a great addition).

This mornings bake!
02/07/2026

This mornings bake!

The Steam Whistle Mustard had a change of plans and is a 'Spicy JD mustard', Jack Daniels, Cilantro, chillis & garlic. S...
04/18/2023

The Steam Whistle Mustard had a change of plans and is a 'Spicy JD mustard', Jack Daniels, Cilantro, chillis & garlic. She's been 'steeping' in my fridge for a while after a week on the counter and is tangy, spicy and YUM. Jars just going into the canner.

Remember Hot jars, Hot liquid, and boiling water bath with jars covered by a minimum of 1" of water. Safety first.

Seedlings have sprouted. Fresh herbs from the garden gives jellies and jams, depth and an incredible flavour profile. Th...
04/08/2023

Seedlings have sprouted. Fresh herbs from the garden gives jellies and jams, depth and an incredible flavour profile. They're easy to grow and an inexpensive ways to control what goes in the jar.

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St Catharines
St Catharines, ON

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+16472346950

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