“I need you to stay out of the kitchen for a while. I am pressure canning green beans,” my mom would say. I’d be stationed at the picnic table on the patio, trimming and slicing green beans. After the ...

Home preserving is having a renaissance. Everyone, including our neighbors and friends, seems to be preserving these days and sharing their creations and the stories behind them. To extend their ...

Tampa (BLOOM) – Have you ever wondered how canned foods manage to stay fresh for such a long time? Whether it’s vegetables, fruits, or even meat, canned foods have been a pantry staple for decades. In ...

The jars line up like little soldiers on my kitchen counter, filled with vibrant tomatoes, crisp pickles, and jewel-toned ...

Learn how to preserve foods using different canning techniques. Learn how to preserve foods using different canning techniques. No weather data available ...

It’s time for me to put up my harvest! How should I choose which preservation method is suitable for each food? For some foods, canning isn’t safe. In those cases, you’ll need to freeze, dehydrate, or ...

Freshly cut-up tomatoes, onions and peppers make delicious salsas to serve over meat and seafood or to eat with tortilla chips. Many people have developed their own “special” salsa recipe using a ...

With the rising cost of food, everyone is looking for alternative ways to save money on healthy foods. One of my favorite ...

Eugenia Bone is the author or Well-Preserved: Recipes and Techniques for Putting Up Small Batches of Seasonal Foods. Join KCRW as an Angel and receive a cookbook every other month, chosen by Evan ...

Canning is a meticulous process that involves sealing, sterilization, and preservation. To ensure that canned foods remain safe and retain their quality, it’s crucial to follow proper canning ...