I love our pickled green beans – they are super easy to can and make the best appetizer when rolled in meat that has been smeared with garlicky cream cheese. I make a couple of batches each year. But what’s not so nice is the mess the pickling juice can make on my counters, pots and tools.
That’s where Bon Ami’s cleaning line and cute canning kit comes in.
I’ve used Bon Ami powdered cleanser for years – I love that it was “green” back when that was just a color (since 1886 in fact!), that it’s a great cleaner and yet doesn’t scratch sinks, tubs or counters.
As if that’s not enough, the iconic jar of powder with the little chick and the slogan “Hasn’t scratched yet” costs under a dollar. Which makes it right at home next to the vinegar and baking soda in my cleaning cabinet.
So you can imagine how excited I am to have Bon Ami as a sponsor this month on AOC and to be able to try out their “Chicks Who Can” clean-up kit. I think Bon Ami is a great fit for us here at AOC – frugal, environmentally friendly, and endorsing a DIY lifestyle that includes preserving the season’s bounty!
Included in the canning kit is Tangerine and Thyme dish soap which I used to wash my jars before canning and my pots and utensils when I was done. I also used their liquid cleanser in the same scent to clean the sticky pickling juice from my counters.
And I have to say – I really loved the scent! It smelled so fresh and clean, with no worries about how they got the fragrance, since I know that all their products are toxin-free.
In addition to the giveaway below, Bon Ami has generously provided these cute canning labels for AOC’s readers to download and use to make your jars look sweet for gift-giving (or for making your own jars look pretty!):
I’m happy to have these cleaning products for the rest of canning season, AND I’m even more happy to be able to give away Bon Ami “Chicks Who Can” clean-up kits to TWO readers!
Oh, and you don’t have to can to be able to use this – it’s simply great cleaning supplies anyone can use – plus a really cute apron!
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I’ve only frozen things so far this year, but I’m planning to can applesauce and peach jam and eventually some spicy relish for gifting… Thanks for the giveaway!
I would love to try canning those pickled green beans! They sound delicious
Thank you for the giveaway! I’m going to try your beans out tomorrow!
I had no idea that bon ami made anything other than their powdered cleanser(which I love). Excited to see if my store carries the other products! Thanks for the giveaway!
canned some beans, a variety of jams, peaches and cherries thus far this year, but still plan on canning my tomatoes before too long. Thanks for the opportunity to win this.
We are just starting our canning adventures. Recently found your blog and enjoyed reading it.
I have canned pasta sauce and peaches. I want to can applesauce this fall.
I would love to can some mustard pickles. We have an old recipe that is amazing.
I’m a second generation user of Bon Ami products and have touted the powder on my blog. It is one fantastic product! Thanks for the chance at the giveaway!
I’ve canned tuna, cherries, applesauce and made numerous different jams. I plan on doing tomato sauce in a few weeks when the tomatoes come in.
I have never used Bon Ami products before. Now I am interested.
Also tried to enter the giveaway but all that got left for a comment was my name, confusing or maybe it’s just me. LOL
Yep, you entered correctly, Laurie – I checked and you were all official. The box just records that you left a comment here.
I wish I could can…ANYTHING! lol I’ve always have been intimidated by it. I really should just try it.
last year i canned about 25 quarts of tomatoes… i was hoping to repeat that this year… but so far just enough to dehydrate some…. but i am still hoping to can some.
So far, it’s been jams and more jams. Oh, and I did can cherries in pint jars and lots of tomatillo salsa. I am hoping to get some tomatoes canned. So much is ripe and ready to can so I have been busy every day. Love it. I hope I entered the give-a-way correctly as I love Bon Ami!
Yep, Beth, I see you on the list for the giveaway, so you did everything right!
We’ve used Bon Ami for generations – grandma, mom, I, and daughter all use it in our homes.
I have a pear tree that has produced some fruit this year. I’m hoping to can a few quarts of pears before my dog eats them all. Yep. My fruit loving four legged baby has eaten a countless number of pears.
This is my first year water bath canning, and so far I’ve done a few different jams and tomato sauce. Once apples are in season I want to do apple sauce and apple butter. I really want to get a pressure canner so I can do beans and stock.
It feels like I’ve been canning all month! I have about 20 lbs of tomatoes left to can before the next batch comes on, also have 30 lbs of pears that will be canned this weekend. I’m patiently waiting for my habeneros to ripen so I can try some habenero jelly! Cute give away!
I’ve done the simple, safe things like salsa, tomato sauce and tomatillo salsa verde. And I’ve done freezer jams but those don’t count.
i already made jam but we can more soon
I’ve canned peaches and apricots. Love Bon Ami…have used it for years.
Thanks for the chance…love Bon Ami and the cute kit!
I’ve never tried Bon Ami but would love too. Thank you for the chance!!
One of these days, I’ll learn to can! I’m sure it’s in the memory banks somewhere, as I used to help my mom and my grandmother. Maybe this kit would give me enough incentive to get of my can and can. (Oh my golly that was corny!)
I normally can tomatoes, and juice and bread and butter pickles. We also make peach and strawberry jams. I love pickled green beans but have never tried to make them. I’d love to try your recipe. The giveaway looks great, I used Bon Ami cleanser several years ago, but have not tried the dish soap, etc. Thanks for the opportunity!
I’ve always loved Bon Ami also – I didn’t have to worry when I was teaching the children to scrub!
Only pickles so far this year but I want to do tomatoes and these beans look wonderful!
I have canned tomatoes, peaches, green beans (my kids learned to cut doing these), chicken, chili beans (yum), beef stew, pears, and all kinds of jam.
I would love to learn to can. Now I just need my garden to produce enough to be able to can
I’ve used Bon Ami for years. It is a great product and such a reasonable price!
So far this year, I’ve frozen pesto, corn, tomatoes, blueberries, strawberries, peppers and beans. I will be roasting and freezing beans soon. Yesterday, I tried freezing beans without blanching. I sure hope I like them that way because it was definitely a lot easier!
I love to can and am hoping to can peaches and green beans this week. I love your idea of using pickled green beans in meat and cream cheese wraps. Yum!
I can and love using Bon Ami in my kitchen – if I’ve spent all that effort making sure I am canning good wholesome food, who wants to ruin it with a bunch of extra smells and chemicals?
I love Bon Ami and didn’t even know they had a dish soap! Thanks for the info! I really hope to start canning again as soon as we get moved into our new home.
Because of the severe heat early in the summer, our garden was not very productive. I only froze one batch of your tomato sauce this summer! But, it’s really good! Thanks for the give away!
I love to can. My last batch was some strawberry jam made with honey instead of sugar. I have moved from Oregon (with my big kitchen and garden) to Nevada. The move has left me with no garden or big kitchen given we are living in a fifth wheel. I will find a way to overcome this inconvenience to continue to can.
I have not tried canning before, but I ‘ve admired it. Got just a few plants out late this year, but planning on a big garden next year.
I’ve canned….um…nothing. But I do have several cool bug specimens in a mason jar at the moment. Will that do?
Never done caning, but this fall I’m in full mode to start doing it
I’ve never canned before but I have always wanted to! I check canning books out from the library on a regular basis so that I can daydream of a time when I will make my own super delicious pickles! Oh how I love pickles!
I had no idea Bon ami made anything but powdered cleanser. Would love to try this! As for canning, I have not canned in a number of years (we freeze more now because its easier). I have canned diced tomatoes, peaches, plums, anything else I had extra from the garden.
What a great idea! I never knew they made products other than the scrubbing powder which I have been using for way too long! I’d love to win this. And, yes, I’m a canner/preserver and can attest to the number of dirty dishes I’ve generated this summer!
Great post. I have never heard of Bon Ami before. I love that it is green. I am going to have to check it out. I have also never pickled anything, but cucumbers, and have never ate anything pickled other than pickles and beets. The pickled beans sound very good. I am going to see if you have your recipe posted. Oh and the give-away sure got my attention too.
We can lots – especially spaghetti sauce. When I say your funnel – I thought “Wow” and I must say I’m a little envious!
I have never tried Bon Ami products but would love to!
I have never canned anything but am getting ready to make some sauerkraut from the cabbage I grew in my garden.
Thanks for all the great recipes. Your recipes are my “go to” now for reliable, safe, yummy canned goods. Your bean recipe is a lot different than the one I use so I will have to give it a try.
I am putting up peach jam today! Thanks for the giveaway!
I want to can cranberry-apple jam!
Haven’t used this product before…..I’m intrigued!
I have only canned once or twice before but I would really like to do it more!
OH MY. I’m such a Bon Ami fan. I won’t clean my sink or pots with anything else!
Oopsie. Didn’t read the directions on Rafflecopter first. Sorry!
I usually can green beans each year and homemade soup. I can my own chicken stock throughout the year because there are few things on earth better than homemade stock.
I love Bon Ami for years! I remember seeing a factory with a giant can of it on the roof…well, the can was probably empty! lol
I’ve never heard of Bon Ami, but would love to give it a try!
I am going to try to get some fiesta salsa canned this weekend to get rid of the abundance of tomatoes we have all over my kitchen! Thanks for the giveaway opportunity.
Every year we can a bunch of salsa’s and relishes! We also love pickled foods: asparagus and beets. And of course jams and preserves.
I have always wanted to can since watching my grandmother make bread and butter pickles growing up. I finally received her old recipes so I will be starting my own soon. First I will be making her cinnamon candy applesauce since apples are coming in now.
I love Bon Ami, too.
Tomatoes and pickles are my favorite!
I have pears and apples I will be canning alot of apples
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I have only canned freezer jam, but I am dying to try canning for “real”!
I’ve been looking for a good non-toxic dish soap. I wasn’t aware that Bon Ami made any. It would definitely come in handy when washing all those jars for tomato sauce, pickled beets, etc. I haven’t tried pickled green beans – my family is pretty picky about what pickled vegetables they’ll eat!
I’ve never canned before, but I want to do pizza and spaghetti sauces and pie fillings.
I would love to receive this wonderful giveaway. Thanks for the chance.
I’m hoping to get enough tomatoes to can!
I’m excited cause I wasn’t aware Bon Ami made dish soap! Thanks for the opportunity to win!
I am looking for tuna to can right now. I wonder if the Bon Ami would help with the fishy smell after we can?
I have canned Cherries. am going to canning tomatoes would like to can other things as well.
I love canning and would really like to win this! Thanks!
I’m getting ready to do sandhill plums and need to pull the green beans out of the freezer and pickle them.
Love dilly beans! I made some last week. This week is pears and more tomato products. Considering what my kitchen looks like at the end of canning season I could use some good cleaning products!
I’ve never canned, but I want to try it one day. My daughter, God bless her , has given me canned salsa, jam, and pickles. She had to have gotten the talent from her Grandmother(my mother), and great Grandmother(My grandma). She was able to learn from them. I guess I was to stubborn lol. However, I did learn how to use Bon Ami from my grandma and mother! lol Go figure. I was surprised to see that they have so many other products available!
My mother-in-law is teaching me to can! We do whole tomatoes, tomato juice, salsa, rotel, pizza sauce, “v8″, green beans, mild peppers, jalapenos and sometimes pickles. We also freeze several things including corn which can be quite a challenge to clean up, so Bon Ami would come in handy!! I do want to try your pickled green beans soon!
I canned some apple butter (already) and some peach preserves, but I made a mistake on both of leaving some air bubbles in the sides. I’ve been keeping them in the fridge just in case.
I would love to win this! Bon Ami was one of my favorites, but I can’t find it around here anymore. It’s frustrating because it really was a favorite cleaner of mine. I wonder if I can request my local grocery stores to carry it…now there’s a thought!
Love Bon Ami cleanser but had no clue they made other products–time to talk to my grocery store mananger about carrying those!
And I do can fruit butters and dilly beans, and pcikles some years!
I’ve canned many, many things over the years. My favorites are homemade relish, ketchup and applesauce. I also love having green beans available. Looking forward to learning more recipes.
I’m planning to can soups for christmas gifts this year – nothing like a homemade jar of soup the night after christmas – nothing to do but open and heat. I’m also going to try peach jam this year – pick up my peaches on Saturday – wish me luck
So far this year I have canned sweet pickles, sweet pickle relish, chili sauce, pizza sauce, ketchup and today did 15 quarts of spaghetti sauce. Our tomatoes have done very well. Still have a bunch more to do. Would love to win this cleaning kit!!
I just learned to can last season with jams and preserves. This year I’ve canned beef {when my freezer died unexpectedly & I needed to save the few grass-fed roasts that thawed completely before the new one was up and running}, beans, tomato sauce, and peach pie filling. Ready to start applesauce soon.
Thanks for the chance to win.
I’ve done green beans, jams & jellies, tomatoes of all sorts, salsa, green tomato relish (which really didn’t taste very good!), applesauce… that’s all I remember right now. Just tasted pickled green beans last night from a friend and I LOVED them! I want to do some next year!
I have never heard of Bon Ami before. I would live to try it, especially the Tangerine & Thyme soap! That sounds like it would smell heavenly! Thanks for the opportunity to win!
I grew up with Bon Ami!
Applesauce, peaches, and lots of jams.
I’ve canned tomatoes and jam
I LOVE THIS! I have canned and am in the process of canning more than ever this year.
In Alaska it’s not easy to do but we’re getting it done.
Here is a blogpost about our canning for the year as well as my canning plan.
THANK YOU for this wonderful giveaway. I love it!
http://homeschoolmosaics.com/plan-for-the-year-with-canning/
My mother used Bon Ami when I was a kid, just learning to scrub the baseboards with a toothbrush.
I since grew up and tried so many different products, but guess what is in my cleaning cabinet now…… BON AMI!! Its great!!
I used to can peaches when I used to visit my grandparents during the summer. The preserves were always delicious when spread on my grandmother’s biscuits. Yummy!!!
I love canning – I am waiting for my peaches and pears to be delivered!
bon ami works for everie little thing!
I have loved Bon Ami since I was a little girl and my Dad would “allow” me to use the Bon Ami Bar of soap to clean up my messes!!! LOL I would LOVE to win the collection you showed. It is the ONLY thing that removes the pickle juice stains.
I’ve made strawberry freezer jam, peach freezer jam, and frozen other fruits and veggies. I don’t can, but I am a wiz with the freezer
I would love to try these products! I love finding new ways to clean “non-toxically”!
Canning? Freezing? Applesauce, dilly beans, jam, jam, and more jam.
Once my tomatoes are ready, it’ll be tomato sauce! Btw, I use Bon Ami for my sinks and to clean my glass cook top — love it!
I can everything I can!
Today it is bread and butter pickles, zucchini relish, garlic dill pickles and hopefully salsa. A few hundred jars a year at least…some water bath, some pressure canning and it isn’t a day if an empty jar isn’t waiting in the dishes! At least for 3 seasons of the year…these days we aren’t emptying many, just filling!
I canned mixed berry jam and am about to do tomatoes and pears. I don’t do as much canning here in California since my garden is so small, I can garden year round, and buying food to can is a lot more expensive here in CA than in OR.
You know, I’ve only made freezer jam. So I’m not sure that actually counts as canning. But I think I’ve decided that next year will be my year to garden, and hopefully try out canning!
I had no idea Bon Ami made this many products! I need to hunt up and down the grocery aisle more often!
I shouldn’t do two things at a time…I’ve always wanted to can peaches, and I’m just scared to!
I can salsa, jelly, tomatoes, etc.
tomatoes and strawberry jam thanks
I would love to win this giveaway! I love cleaning with vinegar, however I still haven’t convinced my “bleach loving” husband..lol With this cleanser package, I think we could reach a very nice compromise =)
I’ve canned pickles, plums, and syrups (failed jams) so far this year. Tomatoes are next!
I haven’t canned in years. I need to start.
Made four pints of blueberry freezer jam but would like to do the traditional canning for jelly this fall.
My father in law cans and is generous enough to share. I LOVE his strawberry jam. Now that I’ve got some extra cabinet space I’d like to try my hand at canning some things myself. I’m always on the lookout for “green” cleaning products that actually work well (and don’t cost a fortune)
Love Bon Ami but can’t find it anywhere in Nashville area.