August 22, 2025
By:Kate Chappell, Utah State University Extension assistant professor, kate.chappell@usu.edu, 435-836-1313 It’s peak canning season, and preserving bottled food is a long-held tradition for many Utahns. Whether you’re a long-time canner or a…
July 31, 2023
While many people know and understand basic freezing and dehydrating methods for preserving foods, it becomes a different story when they contemplate bottling. Food preservation is…
August 9, 2022
While many people know and understand basic freezing and dehydrating methods for preserving foods, it becomes a different story when they contemplate bottling. Food preservation is a science- and…
August 20, 2021
What gives people a feeling of power? An anonymous author wrote, from least to most important: money, status and growing a tomato. For those who grow their own produce, there…
August 5, 2021
While many people know and understand basic freezing and dehydrating methods for preserving foods, it becomes a different story when they contemplate bottling. Food preservation is a science- and research-based…
October 9, 2020
Carving pumpkins into jack-o’-lanterns is an art form that comes in all shapes, sizes and levels of difficulty. The final product (usually) makes the pumpkin carvers proud and anxious to display their work.…
September 18, 2020
Due to COVID-19 and a higher demand for canning supplies this season, many people have found it difficult to find new boxed lids for canning. Here are some answers to…
September 9, 2020
The recent wind storms have left many people without power. The potential loss of food in refrigerators and freezers is a cause for concern. Consider these tips: 1. Keep refrigerator…
August 7, 2020
It’s food preservation season – that much-anticipated time when home gardeners and farmers market enthusiasts get to preserve the harvest. While many people know and understand basic freezing and dehydrating…
May 10, 2019
Preliminary research conducted by Utah State University Extension professors shows that using electric pressure cookers for small batch, low acid canning may not destroy the bacteria that is responsible for…