Let’s Jam! // Making Homemade Jams and Jellies
With berries and other fruits in season, right now is the best time to start jamming! Making Jam is Berry Easy If you have berries from your garden coming out […]
Plan Today to Preserve Tomorrow
Before you know it, you’ll be up to your ears in fresh garden pickin’s. Make sure you’re ready for the harvest so that you can enjoy every last bit of […]
Cook in Season // Rhubarb Rules!
Pies, tarts and crisps, oh my! Rhubarb season is officially in full swing. Not only is rhubarb nutritious, it’s also delicious and extremely versatile. Find out how you can use […]
7 Factors That Prolong Your Food Storage Supply
Author – Carolyn Washburn, Extension Professor Getting in the habit of storing food has many benefits. These benefits range from financial savings to having a balanced diet throughout the year. […]
5 Fruit Freezing Steps
Author – Amanda Christensen Want to preserve your harvest without busting your budget? Don’t want to fork out a ton of your hard-earned dollars? Whether you haven’t invested in the […]
Oh Deer! How Do You Preserve Wild Game?
Author – Margie Memmott So you’ve just had a successful hunt with enough meat to feed your family for the entire year. Now make sure all your hard work pays […]
Reminder of Home Canning No-No’s
Author – Kathy Riggs Tomatoes are ripening on a regular basis, corn is about ready to harvest and beets are ready to pick and process…yesterday. So, as home food preservation […]
4 Tips and Reminders for Harvest Preservation
Author – SuzAnne Jorgensen The golden leaves and the beginning of cooler weather remind us that it is once again harvest season. Whether you are preserving end-of-the-season garden items or […]
How To Can Apricots
Author – Amanda Christensen It’s that time of year again…the popcorn has popped on the apricot tree in my backyard and we are enjoying the sweet, tangy taste right from […]
What You Cannot Can Safely at Home
Author: Melanie Jewkes Did you know that the USDA has tested and approved many recipes to preserve foods at home? There are many foods you can bottle safely at home, […]