PSA: When should you or shouldn’t you use a mat or shelf liner for added friction during benching? You should avoid using these mats on newer benches that offer adequate friction alone. If you feel the need to use one of these mats on a brand new bench, you probably need to work on your technique. That is not to say these mats should never be used; there are many benches out there that have been misused already or have just been worn out over a long period of time that you SHOULD use these mats

Lauren Ketterman on Instagram: "Coming in full go fall with CRANBERRY SANGRIA - a super easy beginner canning recipe! Save this and keep an eye out for cranberries! In each quart: 1 cup cranberries 1/2 cup blueberries or grapes 1/4 cup orange juice 2-4 tbsp cane sugar or honey Fill the rest with hot water to 1 inch headspace. Waterbath 25 mins ENJOY! #homestead #urbanhomestead #selfsufficiency #canningandpreserving #selfsufficient #foodstorage #offgrid #canningtiktok"

Maria Watkins on Instagram: "Canning Black Beans—Full safe & tested recipe from USDA Guide to Home Canning! Soak beans 12 hours, drain water. Add fresh water and boil for 30 minutes. Add 1/2 tsp of salt (optional) to each pint jar. Fill with hot beans and cooking water, leaving 1-inch headspace. Pressure Can pints for 75 minutes, 10 lbs. The extra 30 minutes to ensure your jars are safe, really isn’t that hard. #Canning #LowWaste #Sustainable #Sustainability #FoodWaste #Recipes #Homemade #Pressu