Storing up bulk amounts of food is as practical and as natural as a bird flying. It's in nature all around us, and it's been a staple to preserve life for most of human history. It wasn't until the...
Category: Kitchen and Pantry
There's always been some confusion here and what's worse, there are many people with loud yet unfounded opinions. As an experienced canner and food safety researcher, I have some true insights. A...
I started water bath canning thirteen years ago. The first thing I canned was applesauce with apples picked from my tree. I got hooked and have since found ways to make canning simple and...
Best Pressure Canners for Beginners (and tips for getting started)
Pressure canning has been a vast improvement in our food storage systems. I purchased four different pressure canners and have used others. Here's what my wife and I have to say. The best new...
Home canning can seem expensive or tricky, but it's neither. My wife and I can a lot of meats and produce using very simple methods and cheap equipment. To start home canning, all you need is a...
Cabbage is our favorite vegetable for winter storage. I love a hot cabbage soup or cabbage and rice to warm the belly in February. Here's how other people, as well as us, make them last from...