Gardens grow flush in Oregon’s warmer harvest months; meanwhile, preserved food can be enjoyed anytime. Volunteers in an Oregon State University program offer helpful tips for those looking to ...

Making jam is the accessible starting point for food resilience, connecting a simple kitchen practice to a deep history of economic stability and personal empowerment. If you're a home preserver, ...

It’s time for me to put up my harvest! How should I choose which preservation method is suitable for each food? For some foods, canning isn’t safe. In those cases, you’ll need to freeze, dehydrate, or ...

From ancient civilizations storing grains in clay pots to modern vacuum-sealed packaging, food preservation stands as one of humanity’s most significant achievements. Our ancestors discovered ...

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The result was Preserve and Prosper, a volunteer-driven effort offering hands-on workshops in gardening, canning and other ...

One of my favorite skills that my grandmother taught me is how to preserve food by canning. In an age when it’s easier to sink a gallon-sized Ziploc bag of tomatoes down in a deep freezer and call it ...

Set in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, surrounded by rolling farmlands and hardwood forests, Glade Hill Cannery often opens before the sun has risen. On one such early morning, ...

In a world of freezers, coolers, and constant access to electricity, the Amish have managed to maintain their traditional way of preserving meat without modern refrigeration. Their techniques, honed ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? You know the smell. If you’ve ever let a bag of salad sit unsealed in your fridge, ...