Canning & Preserving
It’s a tradition in my household to prepare a fun breakfast for Conference Weekend (mostly because I like breakfast foods and this gives me a reason to make something special). Unlike some people, I don’t think pumpkin recipes are just for the Fall months, so last weekend I tried this tasty recipe for Pumpkin Blender [...]
I just joined a co-op for fresh produce, and I can’t wait to get my first batch! I thought I would share a great resource from the co-op site, a chart to help us store and prolong the life of fresh produce. The site also has instructions for making fruit leather. I’ll have to try [...]
Adding fruits and vegetables to your food storage is like choosing your elective classes in school. They enhance and round out your supply, but the choices are up to you. A common question regarding produce in #10 cans is, “Does it retain its nutritional content?” I often address this when I give a class on [...]
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I mentioned SKS Bottle & Packaging several weeks ago as a great site to purchase jars and bottles in a variety of sizes. I received the sample containers above and immediately began debating what would go into their fun shapes. SKS has a wonderful selection of jars for storing just about anything, but I love their unique [...]
