JOCK RIVER CANNING

Growing up just outside the village of Richmond, Ontario on his family farm, Blair always saw his Mom and Grandma canning as a way to preserve the produce from large gardens and to have items that simply were not available in stores. Jar upon jar would be preserved and throughout the year it was a regular task to go down to the basement and bring up jars for meals, treats and gifts... Years later in 2002 while living in British Columbia Blair came across a blackberry bush outside his condo and decided to give jam a try. Mom and Grandma made it look easy so why not... That batch of blackberry jam was the start of what Blair likes to call "Canning Fever" which continued to grow after his return to the Richmond area in 2007.

Also known as: Jock River Canning Co.

Primary location: Richmond