Cooking with Ella - Episode 1

10/31/08 - "Hello and Welcome to "Cooking with Ella!" In today's episode, Ella will be demonstrating the 5 easy steps for selecting the perfect canning jar."

Step #1: Make sure no one is watching you as you pick up a canning jar off the floor.

Step #2: Carefully inspect the jar for imperfections and clarity.

Step #3: Taste the jar to be sure it meets your standards in glass quality and firmness.

Step #4: The most important step: Test the bottom of the jar for stability, using your teeth as a tool.

Step #5: Continue to do step #4 until Mommy takes the jar away because you're making that lovely "nails on a chalkboard" sound with your teeth against the glass.

"And there you have it! The perfect canning jar has been selected.... Next episode we will be demonstrating the proper technique for 'slinging food.' Thank you for joining us!"