Leave 1 inch headspace on all low acid foods listed below with the exception of lima beans, raw packed. When using the raw packed method for canning with quart size jars, increase the headspace to 1 1/2 inches for small beans and 1 1/4 inches for large beans. At higher elevations, the steam in the headspace will expand more than at elevations below 1000 feet.
INDEPENDENCE DAY. INDEPENDENCE DAY. The Texas Declaration of Independence was signed on March 2, 1836. Texas Independence Day, March 2, was formerly observed as a holiday throughout the state.
WHEN IS CINCO DE MAYO? The celebration of Cinco de Mayo (meaning 5th of May in Spanish) should not be confused with Mexican Independence Day. Mexican Independence Day is celebrated on 15th September (eve of Independence Day) while Cinco de Mayo falls on 5th of May. Mexico declared its independence from Spain on 24th August, 1821.