The Facts of

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Water bathes? Pressure cooking? Sue had been so proud of her canning. Why hadn't mother explained the facts of botulism?

Grandma




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  1. anthonynorthMay 18, 2010 at 4:16 PM

    They could be deadly jars.
    Nice one.

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  2. AnonymousMay 18, 2010 at 4:50 PM

    I guess she had to learn the hard way. :) Great story my friend.

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  3. Bill ~ {The Old Fart}May 18, 2010 at 6:17 PM

    I always thought Canning got rid of Botulism? I suppose one could can something bad. Nice one Grandma. Hope your Computer Woes are over.

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  4. SparkleFarkelMay 19, 2010 at 1:08 AM

    LOL! So that's why Sue's new nickname is "Botch"!

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  5. J Cosmo NewberyMay 19, 2010 at 5:18 AM

    No Bill, botulism loves canning - it prefers the airfree environment (anaerobic). pH is the key.

    Grandma: love the story.

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  6. UnknownMay 19, 2010 at 7:37 AM

    Hahaha...you are so good, GM..
    I did not even think of that...
    so crucial...
    hugs
    shakira

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  7. julianaMay 19, 2010 at 1:11 PM

    never thought of those jars being potentially lethal. but it is a clever twist. i like it (the story, not the jars)

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