Canning & Preserving
It may seem a little early to be thinking about canning your Summer harvest, but it’s the perfect time to save on all of the tools you’ll need. I’m often asked by readers which canner I recommend, to which I respond “an All-American.” No matter the size of canner you choose, the All-American Pressure Canners [...]
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The amazing attention that National Geographic’s Doomsday Preppers show is garnering is proof that preparedness is for everyone. You may not have the resources or the knowledge (right now) to prep like the families featured on Doomsday Preppers, but we can all make steps toward greater self-reliance and preparedness for the unexpected. I gained some [...]
If this site and many others online haven’t inspired you to put some effort into building a well-rounded food storage supply and learning to use it, I think this article on the global food demand will add some encouragement. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/43221576/ns/business-consumer_news/?GT1=43001 I found it scary initially, but then thought, “Isn’t this why we’re trying to be [...]
Photo from Taste of Home Fresh peaches are my favorite fruit. So, after I’ve eaten my fill of the harvest, I like to find some way of preserving that fresh, fruity flavor for the rest of the year. I think adding homemade items to my food storage is a treat, and I don’t want canning [...]
I am picking up 2 cases of peaches and a case of apples tomorrow from my local produce co-op with plans for canning and drying this weekend. If I run out of steam before the fruit is canned, I may freeze some for smoothies too! So, it was necessary to reclaim some freezer space. I [...]
