Welcome to
Wiley Canning Company
Wiley Canning Company is dedicated to food preservation, community, and education.
Community is at the heart of what we doThrough recipes, workshops, and research, we explore the intersection of food, culture, memory, and human connection.
Here, you'll find preservation techniques, seasonal recipes, opportunities to gather, and educational resources. We hope Wiley is a place to learn, to preserve, and to cultivate a deeper appreciation for the foods, traditions, and communities that nourish us.
Welcome to Wiley. We're grateful you're here.
Shop NowThe Wiley Canning Company Cookbook
The Wiley Canning Company Cookbook is a guide to home food preservation rooted in seasonality, education, and family.
I focus equally on seasonal recipes and the foundational knowledge required to preserve food with a sharp intuition and holistic understanding. No matter where you live, a downtown high-rise, suburban bungalow, or countryside ranch, these recipes are for you.
Your first week is on us.
The Substack
The Wiley Substack is an educational, creative, and connective home for our community. Subscribers receive exclusive essays, recipes, gatherings, features, and early access to select products.
explore the recipes
Explore the full collection of recipes, and get a taste of Wiley Canning Company.
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Pineberry Jam
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Canned Pear Sauce
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Wild Blueberry Jam
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Canned Peaches
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Wild Blackberry Jam
kind words
The Wiley Canning Company Cookbook is my go-to for all things canning. I have had this book for over three years and still reach for it constantly. When I first purchased this book, I was totally new to canning and was quite intimidated by it all. Chelsea has a way of making canning feel really joyful and approachable, even for beginners like me. Her recipes are clear, easy to follow, and have helped me to build confidence in food preservation.
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The Cookbook
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The Substack
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Produce Prints
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Wiley Workshops
meet chelsea j. o’leary
Chelsea J. O'Leary is the founder of Wiley Canning Company.
She holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and Latin American Studies from Otterbein University, as well as a Food Product Development Certificate from Cornell University.
Chelsea writes The Sunday Preserve and The CJO Review. You can connect directly with Chelsea through a one-on-one consultation, or you can stay in touch through our Substack and Instagram.