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December 31, 2014

A Canning Jar is a Canning jar? Right?

Nope. Wrong. Not all “canning jars” are created equal. Types of jars Canning jars, sometimes called Mason jars, are a hot trend these days. They are everywhere – from a rebirth of home canning to decorations for weddings and picnics and even countertop storage for small items. True canning jars are made of heat tempered […]

Categories: Food
Tags: canning, food preservation, food safety, home food preservation, jars, mason

September 29, 2014

Dried Apples for Fall Favorite Snacks

Apples are one of my very favorite fall foods. The aromas of fresh cider, cooked apple butter and dried apples all have special memories in my family.  If you have never tried to dry apples I’d like to encourage you to give it a try.  The process is fairly simple if you have a dehydrator […]

Categories: Food
Tags: apples, drying foods, home food preservation, snacks

August 8, 2014

Best Tips for Freezing Garden Produce

Many summer gardens are running a little late this year as the weather was colder and damp in the spring during planting. The summer has remained a little cooler than usual, but the bounty is ready for many of us to enjoy. What happens when you have more than you planned for? Or when you […]

Categories: Food
Tags: freezing foods, Fruits, gardening, home food preservation, vegetables

June 27, 2014

It’s Salsa Time

Fresh salsa is a delicious summer treat. It is a healthy food option that adds color and zest to family meals and is also a great choice for summer picnics. My family loves making, and eating, homemade salsa! Making and preserving salsa is an easy way to use those extra tomatoes that will soon be […]

Categories: Food
Tags: home canning, home food preservation, salsa, tomatoes

June 11, 2014

Plan Now for Home Canning Later……..

Each day I walk to the garden to see how things are growing, though I must admit it seems the weeds win every time!  I love to spend time outside after working inside all day and I am anticipating the day when I get to pick the harvest to both eat and preserve.  Home canning […]

Categories: Food
Tags: food preservation, home food preservation

June 6, 2014

Time for Strawberry Jam!

The strawberry patch is bursting with berries! You have eaten about as many berries as possible and are trying to decide what else to do with them. How about making some strawberry jam? It is a simple and easy process. Just follow the steps below. Or refer to the website instructions from the National Center […]

Categories: Food
Tags: food preservation, home food preservation, strawberries, strawberry jam

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