I spoke recently with the Consumer Advocate at Presto. They are looking into some information for me to share with Canadian Presto customers and, when I asked if I could post the information on the blog, she said, "Oh, I certainly hope that you do!"
To let you know what to expect, she and I discussed safety issues like telling new users what to do with that hot lid or, just as importantly, what to do if you drop your lid or otherwise dent your canner. We discussed the horrendous cost of getting Presto products in Canada, and the complete lack of any certified food preservation education in our country. And finally, we discussed the question that many of us ask - where, oh, where do we get our canners serviced?
She is gathering information for me that will cover all of Canada and speaking with their safety experts on how to deal with damaged canners. I'm really looking forward to receiving this information and sharing it with all of you.
Now, on a more personal note, the day at the mill was enjoyable. I made a new friend and we'll be arranging a Sunday afternoon visit sometime in the near future. Starvation fell (or perhaps was pushed by his big brother) into a deep mud muddle that smelled suspiciously like the outhouse, but luckily he thought that the pressure hose was more fun than scary. I must say, though, that it was the nastiest outhouse I've ever been in. A bucket of lime would have gone a long way or even some hardwood ashes. They're Old Order Mennonites - I know they have hardwood ashes around. There's no excuse, really, for having a stinky outhouse. I've been in some that were sweeter smelling than indoor bathrooms.
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