Hot water bath canning is a popular method of preserving high-acid foods such as jams, jellies, pickles and tomatoes. You can fill your pantry with home-canned goods to feed your family all year ‘round with a bit of work and the right tools. Ready to learn how to water bath can? Let’s do it! Be sure…
Looking for a new kind of jam to add to your pantry or give as a gift? Why not try my all time favorite Low Sugar Carrot Cake Jam. It’s tasty and refreshingly different and quite easy to make. I like the fact that it uses finely grated carrots, which you don’t often find in jams and…
Curious about fermented food? Chances are you’ve eaten it for years; sauerkraut on the side, pickles on your burger or a tall glass of kombucha. Discover the benefits of fermentation, and learn how to get started fermenting vegetables at home. What is fermenting? Fermenting vegetables is an ancient food preservation technique that uses salt and…
Food preservation is essential for extending the shelf life of foods, reducing waste, and keeping our meals safe and nutritious. This post will cover the various methods of food preservation, from freezing and drying to canning and fermenting. Whether you’re looking to save surplus fruits and vegetables, prepare make-ahead meals, or are just interested in…
