/ en /south-dakota-agricultural-heritage-museumblog/transitional-time <span>Putting on the Pressure</span> <span><span>Rachel.Clendenin</span></span> <span><time datetime="2024-05-21T09:39:46-05:00" title="May. 21, 2024 9:39 AM">May. 21, 9:39 AM</time> </span> <p>This week’s What’s New Wednesday celebrates the pressure cookers of the 1940’s. During WWII, increased home food production and preservation was considered a noble pursuit. Food preservation has been an integral part of survival for people, but WWII called for more home food canning, and safer practices. Pressure Cookers proved very helpful in killing the bacteria Clostridium botulinum, which causes botulism when putting up non-acidic foods such as asparagus, green beans, and corn. Because they were a rationed product, it took some work to obtain the pressure cooker. The Ration Board had to be petitioned with an explanation of how the community as a whole would benefit from the purchase of the item.&nbsp;This means that the canner had to be used by many people to justify its purchase. Clinics were held on how to use these items correctly and safely, of which the Extension Service held many. This National Pressure Cooker Co No. 7 canner is 16 quarts and made of steel (which is why it was rationed) with wood handles. The National Pressure Cooker Co became Presto in 1939. Pressure cookers relieved some of the pressure of safe food preservation practices during WWII for many people sharing these rationed items.&nbsp;</p><p><em>Donated by Bernadette DeGreef 2013:035:001 SDAHM</em></p><ul class="tag-list"><li class="tag">#WNW</li></ul>Published Date <time datetime="2024-05-21T14:39:46Z">May. 21, 2024</time><img src="/sites/default/files/2024-07/PostPressurecooker.png" alt="Color photo of silver pressure cooker. Side of black gauge visible, as well as wood handles and small orange brand tag." loading="lazy"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024-07/Pressure%20Cooker%20Gauge.png" alt="Color photo of black and white pressure cooker gauge. Silver top, wooden handles, and orange metal tag visible in photo. " loading="lazy"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024-07/pressure%20cooker%20label%20.png" alt="Color photo of orange &quot;National Brand&quot; metal tag on silver pressure cooke" loading="lazy">Featured Image Caption <figcaption> The Pressure Cooker became a community staple during WWII for safe food preservation. </figcaption><br>Authors SDAHM StaffBlog Category SD Ag Heritage Museum Wed, 15 May 2024 15:54:44 +0000 Rachel.Clendenin 251361 at /south-dakota-agricultural-heritage-museumblog/sugar-beets-are-sweet <span>Putting on the Pressure</span> <span><span>Rachel.Clendenin</span></span> <span><time datetime="2024-05-21T09:39:46-05:00" title="May. 21, 2024 9:39 AM">May. 21, 9:39 AM</time> </span> <p>This week’s What’s New Wednesday celebrates the pressure cookers of the 1940’s. During WWII, increased home food production and preservation was considered a noble pursuit. Food preservation has been an integral part of survival for people, but WWII called for more home food canning, and safer practices. Pressure Cookers proved very helpful in killing the bacteria Clostridium botulinum, which causes botulism when putting up non-acidic foods such as asparagus, green beans, and corn. Because they were a rationed product, it took some work to obtain the pressure cooker. The Ration Board had to be petitioned with an explanation of how the community as a whole would benefit from the purchase of the item.&nbsp;This means that the canner had to be used by many people to justify its purchase. Clinics were held on how to use these items correctly and safely, of which the Extension Service held many. This National Pressure Cooker Co No. 7 canner is 16 quarts and made of steel (which is why it was rationed) with wood handles. The National Pressure Cooker Co became Presto in 1939. Pressure cookers relieved some of the pressure of safe food preservation practices during WWII for many people sharing these rationed items.&nbsp;</p><p><em>Donated by Bernadette DeGreef 2013:035:001 SDAHM</em></p><ul class="tag-list"><li class="tag">#WNW</li></ul>Published Date <time datetime="2024-05-21T14:39:46Z">May. 21, 2024</time><img src="/sites/default/files/2024-07/PostPressurecooker.png" alt="Color photo of silver pressure cooker. Side of black gauge visible, as well as wood handles and small orange brand tag." loading="lazy"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024-07/Pressure%20Cooker%20Gauge.png" alt="Color photo of black and white pressure cooker gauge. Silver top, wooden handles, and orange metal tag visible in photo. " loading="lazy"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024-07/pressure%20cooker%20label%20.png" alt="Color photo of orange &quot;National Brand&quot; metal tag on silver pressure cooke" loading="lazy">Featured Image Caption <figcaption> The Pressure Cooker became a community staple during WWII for safe food preservation. </figcaption><br>Authors SDAHM StaffBlog Category SD Ag Heritage Museum Mon, 03 Jun 2024 15:33:01 +0000 Rachel.Clendenin 252956 at /south-dakota-agricultural-heritage-museumblog/sow-seeds-victory <span>Putting on the Pressure</span> <span><span>Rachel.Clendenin</span></span> <span><time datetime="2024-05-21T09:39:46-05:00" title="May. 21, 2024 9:39 AM">May. 21, 9:39 AM</time> </span> <p>This week’s What’s New Wednesday celebrates the pressure cookers of the 1940’s. During WWII, increased home food production and preservation was considered a noble pursuit. Food preservation has been an integral part of survival for people, but WWII called for more home food canning, and safer practices. Pressure Cookers proved very helpful in killing the bacteria Clostridium botulinum, which causes botulism when putting up non-acidic foods such as asparagus, green beans, and corn. Because they were a rationed product, it took some work to obtain the pressure cooker. The Ration Board had to be petitioned with an explanation of how the community as a whole would benefit from the purchase of the item.&nbsp;This means that the canner had to be used by many people to justify its purchase. Clinics were held on how to use these items correctly and safely, of which the Extension Service held many. This National Pressure Cooker Co No. 7 canner is 16 quarts and made of steel (which is why it was rationed) with wood handles. The National Pressure Cooker Co became Presto in 1939. Pressure cookers relieved some of the pressure of safe food preservation practices during WWII for many people sharing these rationed items.&nbsp;</p><p><em>Donated by Bernadette DeGreef 2013:035:001 SDAHM</em></p><ul class="tag-list"><li class="tag">#WNW</li></ul>Published Date <time datetime="2024-05-21T14:39:46Z">May. 21, 2024</time><img src="/sites/default/files/2024-07/PostPressurecooker.png" alt="Color photo of silver pressure cooker. Side of black gauge visible, as well as wood handles and small orange brand tag." loading="lazy"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024-07/Pressure%20Cooker%20Gauge.png" alt="Color photo of black and white pressure cooker gauge. Silver top, wooden handles, and orange metal tag visible in photo. " loading="lazy"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024-07/pressure%20cooker%20label%20.png" alt="Color photo of orange &quot;National Brand&quot; metal tag on silver pressure cooke" loading="lazy">Featured Image Caption <figcaption> The Pressure Cooker became a community staple during WWII for safe food preservation. </figcaption><br>Authors SDAHM StaffBlog Category SD Ag Heritage Museum Fri, 14 Jun 2024 15:07:57 +0000 Rachel.Clendenin 254051 at /south-dakota-agricultural-heritage-museumblog/cheerio-good-health <span>Putting on the Pressure</span> <span><span>Rachel.Clendenin</span></span> <span><time datetime="2024-05-21T09:39:46-05:00" title="May. 21, 2024 9:39 AM">May. 21, 9:39 AM</time> </span> <p>This week’s What’s New Wednesday celebrates the pressure cookers of the 1940’s. During WWII, increased home food production and preservation was considered a noble pursuit. Food preservation has been an integral part of survival for people, but WWII called for more home food canning, and safer practices. Pressure Cookers proved very helpful in killing the bacteria Clostridium botulinum, which causes botulism when putting up non-acidic foods such as asparagus, green beans, and corn. Because they were a rationed product, it took some work to obtain the pressure cooker. The Ration Board had to be petitioned with an explanation of how the community as a whole would benefit from the purchase of the item.&nbsp;This means that the canner had to be used by many people to justify its purchase. Clinics were held on how to use these items correctly and safely, of which the Extension Service held many. This National Pressure Cooker Co No. 7 canner is 16 quarts and made of steel (which is why it was rationed) with wood handles. The National Pressure Cooker Co became Presto in 1939. Pressure cookers relieved some of the pressure of safe food preservation practices during WWII for many people sharing these rationed items.&nbsp;</p><p><em>Donated by Bernadette DeGreef 2013:035:001 SDAHM</em></p><ul class="tag-list"><li class="tag">#WNW</li></ul>Published Date <time datetime="2024-05-21T14:39:46Z">May. 21, 2024</time><img src="/sites/default/files/2024-07/PostPressurecooker.png" alt="Color photo of silver pressure cooker. Side of black gauge visible, as well as wood handles and small orange brand tag." loading="lazy"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024-07/Pressure%20Cooker%20Gauge.png" alt="Color photo of black and white pressure cooker gauge. Silver top, wooden handles, and orange metal tag visible in photo. " loading="lazy"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024-07/pressure%20cooker%20label%20.png" alt="Color photo of orange &quot;National Brand&quot; metal tag on silver pressure cooke" loading="lazy">Featured Image Caption <figcaption> The Pressure Cooker became a community staple during WWII for safe food preservation. </figcaption><br>Authors SDAHM StaffBlog Category SD Ag Heritage Museum Mon, 24 Jun 2024 14:55:16 +0000 Rachel.Clendenin 254351 at /south-dakota-agricultural-heritage-museumblog/patriotic-poultry <span>Putting on the Pressure</span> <span><span>Rachel.Clendenin</span></span> <span><time datetime="2024-05-21T09:39:46-05:00" title="May. 21, 2024 9:39 AM">May. 21, 9:39 AM</time> </span> <p>This week’s What’s New Wednesday celebrates the pressure cookers of the 1940’s. During WWII, increased home food production and preservation was considered a noble pursuit. Food preservation has been an integral part of survival for people, but WWII called for more home food canning, and safer practices. Pressure Cookers proved very helpful in killing the bacteria Clostridium botulinum, which causes botulism when putting up non-acidic foods such as asparagus, green beans, and corn. Because they were a rationed product, it took some work to obtain the pressure cooker. The Ration Board had to be petitioned with an explanation of how the community as a whole would benefit from the purchase of the item.&nbsp;This means that the canner had to be used by many people to justify its purchase. Clinics were held on how to use these items correctly and safely, of which the Extension Service held many. This National Pressure Cooker Co No. 7 canner is 16 quarts and made of steel (which is why it was rationed) with wood handles. The National Pressure Cooker Co became Presto in 1939. Pressure cookers relieved some of the pressure of safe food preservation practices during WWII for many people sharing these rationed items.&nbsp;</p><p><em>Donated by Bernadette DeGreef 2013:035:001 SDAHM</em></p><ul class="tag-list"><li class="tag">#WNW</li></ul>Published Date <time datetime="2024-05-21T14:39:46Z">May. 21, 2024</time><img src="/sites/default/files/2024-07/PostPressurecooker.png" alt="Color photo of silver pressure cooker. Side of black gauge visible, as well as wood handles and small orange brand tag." loading="lazy"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024-07/Pressure%20Cooker%20Gauge.png" alt="Color photo of black and white pressure cooker gauge. Silver top, wooden handles, and orange metal tag visible in photo. " loading="lazy"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024-07/pressure%20cooker%20label%20.png" alt="Color photo of orange &quot;National Brand&quot; metal tag on silver pressure cooke" loading="lazy">Featured Image Caption <figcaption> The Pressure Cooker became a community staple during WWII for safe food preservation. </figcaption><br>Authors SDAHM StaffBlog Category SD Ag Heritage Museum Fri, 28 Jun 2024 16:12:39 +0000 Rachel.Clendenin 254551 at /south-dakota-agricultural-heritage-museumblog/goods-victory-garden <span>Putting on the Pressure</span> <span><span>Rachel.Clendenin</span></span> <span><time datetime="2024-05-21T09:39:46-05:00" title="May. 21, 2024 9:39 AM">May. 21, 9:39 AM</time> </span> <p>This week’s What’s New Wednesday celebrates the pressure cookers of the 1940’s. During WWII, increased home food production and preservation was considered a noble pursuit. Food preservation has been an integral part of survival for people, but WWII called for more home food canning, and safer practices. Pressure Cookers proved very helpful in killing the bacteria Clostridium botulinum, which causes botulism when putting up non-acidic foods such as asparagus, green beans, and corn. Because they were a rationed product, it took some work to obtain the pressure cooker. The Ration Board had to be petitioned with an explanation of how the community as a whole would benefit from the purchase of the item.&nbsp;This means that the canner had to be used by many people to justify its purchase. Clinics were held on how to use these items correctly and safely, of which the Extension Service held many. This National Pressure Cooker Co No. 7 canner is 16 quarts and made of steel (which is why it was rationed) with wood handles. The National Pressure Cooker Co became Presto in 1939. Pressure cookers relieved some of the pressure of safe food preservation practices during WWII for many people sharing these rationed items.&nbsp;</p><p><em>Donated by Bernadette DeGreef 2013:035:001 SDAHM</em></p><ul class="tag-list"><li class="tag">#WNW</li></ul>Published Date <time datetime="2024-05-21T14:39:46Z">May. 21, 2024</time><img src="/sites/default/files/2024-07/PostPressurecooker.png" alt="Color photo of silver pressure cooker. Side of black gauge visible, as well as wood handles and small orange brand tag." loading="lazy"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024-07/Pressure%20Cooker%20Gauge.png" alt="Color photo of black and white pressure cooker gauge. Silver top, wooden handles, and orange metal tag visible in photo. " loading="lazy"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024-07/pressure%20cooker%20label%20.png" alt="Color photo of orange &quot;National Brand&quot; metal tag on silver pressure cooke" loading="lazy">Featured Image Caption <figcaption> The Pressure Cooker became a community staple during WWII for safe food preservation. </figcaption><br>Authors SDAHM StaffBlog Category SD Ag Heritage Museum Tue, 09 Jul 2024 18:49:03 +0000 Rachel.Clendenin 255296 at /south-dakota-agricultural-heritage-museumblog/always-good-time-ice-cream <span>Putting on the Pressure</span> <span><span>Rachel.Clendenin</span></span> <span><time datetime="2024-05-21T09:39:46-05:00" title="May. 21, 2024 9:39 AM">May. 21, 9:39 AM</time> </span> <p>This week’s What’s New Wednesday celebrates the pressure cookers of the 1940’s. During WWII, increased home food production and preservation was considered a noble pursuit. Food preservation has been an integral part of survival for people, but WWII called for more home food canning, and safer practices. Pressure Cookers proved very helpful in killing the bacteria Clostridium botulinum, which causes botulism when putting up non-acidic foods such as asparagus, green beans, and corn. Because they were a rationed product, it took some work to obtain the pressure cooker. The Ration Board had to be petitioned with an explanation of how the community as a whole would benefit from the purchase of the item.&nbsp;This means that the canner had to be used by many people to justify its purchase. Clinics were held on how to use these items correctly and safely, of which the Extension Service held many. This National Pressure Cooker Co No. 7 canner is 16 quarts and made of steel (which is why it was rationed) with wood handles. The National Pressure Cooker Co became Presto in 1939. Pressure cookers relieved some of the pressure of safe food preservation practices during WWII for many people sharing these rationed items.&nbsp;</p><p><em>Donated by Bernadette DeGreef 2013:035:001 SDAHM</em></p><ul class="tag-list"><li class="tag">#WNW</li></ul>Published Date <time datetime="2024-05-21T14:39:46Z">May. 21, 2024</time><img src="/sites/default/files/2024-07/PostPressurecooker.png" alt="Color photo of silver pressure cooker. Side of black gauge visible, as well as wood handles and small orange brand tag." loading="lazy"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024-07/Pressure%20Cooker%20Gauge.png" alt="Color photo of black and white pressure cooker gauge. Silver top, wooden handles, and orange metal tag visible in photo. " loading="lazy"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024-07/pressure%20cooker%20label%20.png" alt="Color photo of orange &quot;National Brand&quot; metal tag on silver pressure cooke" loading="lazy">Featured Image Caption <figcaption> The Pressure Cooker became a community staple during WWII for safe food preservation. </figcaption><br>Authors SDAHM StaffBlog Category SD Ag Heritage Museum Fri, 12 Jul 2024 17:00:24 +0000 Rachel.Clendenin 255436 at /south-dakota-agricultural-heritage-museumblog/picnic-season <span>Putting on the Pressure</span> <span><span>Rachel.Clendenin</span></span> <span><time datetime="2024-05-21T09:39:46-05:00" title="May. 21, 2024 9:39 AM">May. 21, 9:39 AM</time> </span> <p>This week’s What’s New Wednesday celebrates the pressure cookers of the 1940’s. During WWII, increased home food production and preservation was considered a noble pursuit. Food preservation has been an integral part of survival for people, but WWII called for more home food canning, and safer practices. Pressure Cookers proved very helpful in killing the bacteria Clostridium botulinum, which causes botulism when putting up non-acidic foods such as asparagus, green beans, and corn. Because they were a rationed product, it took some work to obtain the pressure cooker. The Ration Board had to be petitioned with an explanation of how the community as a whole would benefit from the purchase of the item.&nbsp;This means that the canner had to be used by many people to justify its purchase. Clinics were held on how to use these items correctly and safely, of which the Extension Service held many. This National Pressure Cooker Co No. 7 canner is 16 quarts and made of steel (which is why it was rationed) with wood handles. The National Pressure Cooker Co became Presto in 1939. Pressure cookers relieved some of the pressure of safe food preservation practices during WWII for many people sharing these rationed items.&nbsp;</p><p><em>Donated by Bernadette DeGreef 2013:035:001 SDAHM</em></p><ul class="tag-list"><li class="tag">#WNW</li></ul>Published Date <time datetime="2024-05-21T14:39:46Z">May. 21, 2024</time><img src="/sites/default/files/2024-07/PostPressurecooker.png" alt="Color photo of silver pressure cooker. Side of black gauge visible, as well as wood handles and small orange brand tag." loading="lazy"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024-07/Pressure%20Cooker%20Gauge.png" alt="Color photo of black and white pressure cooker gauge. Silver top, wooden handles, and orange metal tag visible in photo. " loading="lazy"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024-07/pressure%20cooker%20label%20.png" alt="Color photo of orange &quot;National Brand&quot; metal tag on silver pressure cooke" loading="lazy">Featured Image Caption <figcaption> The Pressure Cooker became a community staple during WWII for safe food preservation. </figcaption><br>Authors SDAHM StaffBlog Category SD Ag Heritage Museum Thu, 18 Jul 2024 14:33:07 +0000 Rachel.Clendenin 255751 at /south-dakota-agricultural-heritage-museumblog/making-hay-mixing-old-new <span>Putting on the Pressure</span> <span><span>Rachel.Clendenin</span></span> <span><time datetime="2024-05-21T09:39:46-05:00" title="May. 21, 2024 9:39 AM">May. 21, 9:39 AM</time> </span> <p>This week’s What’s New Wednesday celebrates the pressure cookers of the 1940’s. During WWII, increased home food production and preservation was considered a noble pursuit. Food preservation has been an integral part of survival for people, but WWII called for more home food canning, and safer practices. Pressure Cookers proved very helpful in killing the bacteria Clostridium botulinum, which causes botulism when putting up non-acidic foods such as asparagus, green beans, and corn. Because they were a rationed product, it took some work to obtain the pressure cooker. The Ration Board had to be petitioned with an explanation of how the community as a whole would benefit from the purchase of the item.&nbsp;This means that the canner had to be used by many people to justify its purchase. Clinics were held on how to use these items correctly and safely, of which the Extension Service held many. This National Pressure Cooker Co No. 7 canner is 16 quarts and made of steel (which is why it was rationed) with wood handles. The National Pressure Cooker Co became Presto in 1939. Pressure cookers relieved some of the pressure of safe food preservation practices during WWII for many people sharing these rationed items.&nbsp;</p><p><em>Donated by Bernadette DeGreef 2013:035:001 SDAHM</em></p><ul class="tag-list"><li class="tag">#WNW</li></ul>Published Date <time datetime="2024-05-21T14:39:46Z">May. 21, 2024</time><img src="/sites/default/files/2024-07/PostPressurecooker.png" alt="Color photo of silver pressure cooker. Side of black gauge visible, as well as wood handles and small orange brand tag." loading="lazy"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024-07/Pressure%20Cooker%20Gauge.png" alt="Color photo of black and white pressure cooker gauge. Silver top, wooden handles, and orange metal tag visible in photo. " loading="lazy"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024-07/pressure%20cooker%20label%20.png" alt="Color photo of orange &quot;National Brand&quot; metal tag on silver pressure cooke" loading="lazy">Featured Image Caption <figcaption> The Pressure Cooker became a community staple during WWII for safe food preservation. </figcaption><br>Authors SDAHM StaffBlog Category SD Ag Heritage Museum Mon, 29 Jul 2024 15:40:18 +0000 Rachel.Clendenin 256256 at /south-dakota-agricultural-heritage-museumblog/dressing-victory <span>Putting on the Pressure</span> <span><span>Rachel.Clendenin</span></span> <span><time datetime="2024-05-21T09:39:46-05:00" title="May. 21, 2024 9:39 AM">May. 21, 9:39 AM</time> </span> <p>This week’s What’s New Wednesday celebrates the pressure cookers of the 1940’s. During WWII, increased home food production and preservation was considered a noble pursuit. Food preservation has been an integral part of survival for people, but WWII called for more home food canning, and safer practices. Pressure Cookers proved very helpful in killing the bacteria Clostridium botulinum, which causes botulism when putting up non-acidic foods such as asparagus, green beans, and corn. Because they were a rationed product, it took some work to obtain the pressure cooker. The Ration Board had to be petitioned with an explanation of how the community as a whole would benefit from the purchase of the item.&nbsp;This means that the canner had to be used by many people to justify its purchase. Clinics were held on how to use these items correctly and safely, of which the Extension Service held many. This National Pressure Cooker Co No. 7 canner is 16 quarts and made of steel (which is why it was rationed) with wood handles. The National Pressure Cooker Co became Presto in 1939. Pressure cookers relieved some of the pressure of safe food preservation practices during WWII for many people sharing these rationed items.&nbsp;</p><p><em>Donated by Bernadette DeGreef 2013:035:001 SDAHM</em></p><ul class="tag-list"><li class="tag">#WNW</li></ul>Published Date <time datetime="2024-05-21T14:39:46Z">May. 21, 2024</time><img src="/sites/default/files/2024-07/PostPressurecooker.png" alt="Color photo of silver pressure cooker. Side of black gauge visible, as well as wood handles and small orange brand tag." loading="lazy"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024-07/Pressure%20Cooker%20Gauge.png" alt="Color photo of black and white pressure cooker gauge. Silver top, wooden handles, and orange metal tag visible in photo. " loading="lazy"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024-07/pressure%20cooker%20label%20.png" alt="Color photo of orange &quot;National Brand&quot; metal tag on silver pressure cooke" loading="lazy">Featured Image Caption <figcaption> The Pressure Cooker became a community staple during WWII for safe food preservation. </figcaption><br>Authors SDAHM StaffBlog Category SD Ag Heritage Museum Tue, 13 Aug 2024 19:41:52 +0000 Rachel.Clendenin 256971 at