I have canned all my life. Now I just do jams & peppers. When mom & dad had a big garden they always had cream peas. You have never tasted anything so good. You could make a meal out of peas, cornbread & a little ham. When I get moved to the country next year I'm going to have a pea patch to beat the band. Will have to fight the dear but will be worth it. Deer love peas. So I will be back at it full force.