Robert, there was an article in yesterday's paper about how canning food has come back in our area in a big way. It seems to give people comfort in these economic times. I did some canning in the 80's then stopped as did most others. Now, the stores that carry pressure cookers can't keep them on the shelves and although they are stocking 50% more jars and lids from last year they also keep selling out. Naturally, I practically gave away the jars I had stored for several years at a garage sale a few years ago.