Canning

One of the best skill sets you can possibly invest in for long-term preparation is canning. Canning has been around for ages, and when done properly produces food that is delicious, shelf stable, and most importantly safe. It’s possible to can nearly anything, from fruits and vegetables to soups and even meat. Beef, chicken, pork, … Read more

I don’t think there’s anything nicer than home-canned fruit. Whether you’re preserving the hard-earned reward for your labor in the garden or you just don’t want to see that perfect produce you brought home go to waste, canning is the answer… And canned fruit has a special quality all its own. It’s just so yummy! … Read more

Canning food at home is a great way to increase your food security, and it’s also a rewarding hobby. Having a pantry full of canned fruits, veggies, meats, and more can make for easy meals and keep your family fed during times of trouble. And even if you’ve never done it before, it’s pretty easy … Read more

Canning is both a rewarding and fun pastime and a great way to minimize food waste while stocking your pantry with delicious, easy-to-prepare ingredients and meals. But if you aren’t already an experienced canner, it can be a little intimidating: there’s definitely a science to the process… Figuring out whether you want to use a … Read more

If you want to preserve food at home and store it conveniently while keeping it instantly ready to heat and eat, nothing beats canning. And when it comes to home-canned foods, there’s hardly anything quicker and easier to fix than soup. I love soup, and if you’re like me, there’s nothing you look forward to … Read more

If you ask someone what the king of tropical fruits is, they probably tell you a banana, or maybe a pineapple. In reality, it’s the mango! Mangoes are eaten around the world and in all kinds of different dishes, both savory and sweet, and they’re a critical food crop for several countries. Interesting stuff, but … Read more

Canning is a great skill to learn. Whether you want to put food back for a rainy day or just maximize the return on your harvest by stopping spoilage, this is a time-honored technique for food preservation that works. And you might be surprised at just how many different foods that can be successfully canned … Read more

Canned goods can help you pad your pantry to be ready for tough times or just speed up meal prep. They really are great, and one of the best and most reliable ways to preserve food. But whether you buy them from the grocery store or can them yourself at home, the process isn’t infallible … Read more

Some of my very favorite canned foods are fruits. There’s just something about them I love. Whether I’m opening up the can and eating them straight away with a spoon, or adding them into various recipes, I love having preserved and delicious fruit on hand in my pantry. I have no doubt you’ll love it … Read more

This may be the only place where you will find a recipe for canning fresh orange juice. And there’s a good reason why…

There is hardly anything better than canning your own delicious, perfectly ripe fruits and vegetables at home. Sure, it’s a great way to preserve your harvest and pad your pantry, but canned foods also have their own unique taste and texture, enough that they can turn into family favorites in their own right. Far and … Read more

One of the best skills that you can invest in is learning how to can. This is a time-honored technique that can help you preserve all kinds of foods, from fruits and veggies to meat and soups, at home yourself. But as anyone who’s been engaged in the practice for a time will tell you, … Read more