Lemon juice. vinegar or ascorbic acid cannot be substituted for citric acid because the amounts re- quired w0u|d affect the flavor and taste of the to- matoes. Aspirin. because it is a drug must not be used either. To add citric acid to quartjzirs half ï¬ll the jars with clean. peeled tomatoes. Measure a tablespoon ofwxiter min a small custard cupw add 'r‘z teaspoon citric acid m-gms and 1 teaspoon pickling salt. stir until dis» “ilved. then add to each individual quart jar. Fill thejars with more tomatoes and pour in writer r hot tomato juice leaving a heiidspuce. Repeal For such quart Jar. The same procedure is followed for pintjars except .imi In teaspoon citric acid plus '2 teaspoon pickling .ili is dissolved in 1 tablespoon of water and tidded to ‘.tL'lI jar. '7. WHAT IS HEADSPACE? This is the space which must be left at the top of iejar to allow for expansion of contents during proc~ sing. lt‘sufï¬eient space is not left the liquid from the ir could seep out and consequently prevent the air :lit seal especially if there are particles wedged he~ ‘IL'L‘n the jar and the lid :3. IS IT POSSIBLE TO CAN WITHOUT SUGAR -R SALT? Certainly. Use boiling water in plilL‘C of syrup for llll. Keep in mind however. that sugar aï¬'ectx the ter- in: as well as the flavor of Fruit. Seasonings or ï¬avorings such as suit can he added r left out as desired or required, l. ARE THERE ANY SHORT CUTS? In a wordiNO. The best way ofdnmg anything is do it properly the ï¬rst time. This is the only Why to ixure a safe product. i. WHERE CAN I GET RELIABLE INFORMAâ€" ON? Home canning can he done safely. Be sure your in- iniution is up to date and reliable, For int'ormiitinn ‘l the “how to's" of canning refer to publication 468. IUME (‘ANNING ONTARIO‘S FRUITS AND l'LiETABLES. This and other reliable information is \iiilable tree of charge From your local Home Econw Ml at your nearest Ontario Ministrv of Agriculture ntl Food Ofï¬ce. I HONOUR FOUNDER Debbte Binr'tier. received Advanced Hunumzr [in- mm- plelion ol'eighreen 4-H Homemaking Clubs. The (tub tr sponsored by the Ruhl’in Hi]. Lcnmu’ DH‘II'IL‘I. Winner nfthe [977 Dtiflyrin Cumiti' H'. I. Si'tinlurxhip Debra Birth. ()rtIlT‘HCl'i/It‘ completed her ti‘tI/i pro/err ti'il/t the Cumi/tu~4~ll i'luh. Dt’lihie imu' HHL’HdY the Univemiii' of i‘l'tltt‘l‘lfltt. Drunth l’VI celebrated than 70th annii'er'suri-' [tr erect- ing a memorial plaque honouring the Founder of Drumbu. L-r Robert Wilsmi. great great gram].in of Squire Muma. Founder: Drmnbo WI Memhcri'. Mrs. Ra v Harmer. Treasurer: M r.i'. H award twice. Secretary; Mrs. Cecil Cut/well, Proï¬cient; Misr Jame Comm, Curator; Howard Wilson. great grandson of Squire Muma. 21