We’ve all been told that fresh fruit and vegetables are better than frozen or canned but is that true? Fresh produce starts degrading as soon as it’s picked from the ground or tree. Fresh foods are ...

Canning is back in vogue. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, canning and other forms of at-home food preservation were returning to kitchens around the country as a culinary tradition. As the pandemic ...

Jars should be made from glass and free of any chips or cracks. Preserving or canning jars are topped with a glass, plastic, or metal lid, which has a rubber seal. Two-piece lids are best for canning, ...

All you need is jars, fresh lids and a big kettle for processing The easiest starter for fruit is making jam Sterilization is key A century ago, every woman in rural America had a hope chest and a ...