Canning

at’s better than a perfectly salty, crunchy dill pickle? Nothing, I say! Whether you’re having it as a side or right on a sandwich, homemade dill pickles are one of life’s great pleasures… but they can also be downright revolting if they don’t come out crisp and crunchy. Sadly, that’s something that is all too

At-home canning is the perfect way to preserve all kinds of different foods. Meats, veggies, fruits—oh, who am I kidding? Home canning is awesome because we can make jams, jellies, and all sorts of other sweet treats that are perfect on toast, English muffins, ice cream, and a lot more! I don’t know about the

For some families, canning is more than just a way to preserve food: it can be a family tradition and a way of life! I know so many people who have learned from their mother or grandmother, and in turn, they learned from their mom or grandma, that I’ve lost count. As homesteaders, reducing waste

If you are like me, your favorite thing to can is jam, jelly, and preserves. It’s so easy, so delicious, and so versatile that we go through a lot of it in my house. And I’m willing to bet that, if you are like me, you might be getting a little tired of the same

Pickles, of all kinds, are one of the most versatile and easiest foods to make when canning at home. If you like classic dill, sweet bread and butter, or something more exotic, they are just the thing for sandwiches, chutneys, and a whole lot more. But I’m willing to bet there’s one kind of pickle

Learning to can food at home is one of the best things you can do for improving food security, reducing waste, and keeping your pantry stocked with delicious, wholesome fruits, veggies, preserves, and more. Canning is a skill that is often passed down in families from generation to generation, but if you didn’t have anyone

If you are like me, you spend a lot of time at home canning. I love canning not only because it helps me preserve the garden harvest I worked so very hard to get, but it also helps me stretch my grocery budget just that little bit farther. And, not for nothing, having a supply

At-home canning is one of the best ways to preserve all kinds of food. It’s a valuable skill and also a fun pastime. But I’ve said before that it is just as much art as it is science, and even with the most detailed guides there’s always going to be things that happen—unexpected things that

There is nothing better you can do for your food security, preservation of your harvest, or stretching your grocery budget than canning at home. Done properly, home-canned foods are safe, long-lasting, and delicious, and best of all, nearly anything can be preserved. Most of us are already familiar with canning meat, soup, veggies, fruit, and

Canning fruit at home is one of the best ways to preserve your haul, whether you bought it at the grocery store or grew it yourself. One of my very favorite canned fruits is pears…. They’re the perfect combination of convenience, sweetness, tenderness, and versatility. They are great right out of the jar and an