By: Ronald Pedactor | 2011-02-23 | Article Marketing Planting and growing fruits and vegetables can help you to integrate fresh produce into your diet. The following article describes how to do this in the proper manner. read more
By: Ginny A. Reilly | 2011-04-14 | Recipes When it comes to canning, the fresher the produce the better the flavor and the longer the shelf life would be of the canned produce. Avoid store-bought fruits and vegetables; these have been in cold storage, which results in a shorter shelf life and poorer flavor. Opt instead for produce purchased from a farmers market or from your garden. read more
By: Ginny A. Reilly | 2011-03-26 | Recipes Many people equate food stockpile with end-of-the world scenarios. However, stockpiling food is essential for a number of reasons including weather emergencies, natural (and not-so-natural) disasters, cash flow shortages, increasing food prices, extended guest stays, power outages, and much more. read more
By: Jack Landry | 2010-10-27 | Article Marketing Home canning and preserving has regained its popularity with a new generation of home canners. It remains a very satisfying food process, proven to be well worth the time and energy required to produce nutritious, healthy and additive-controlled fruits for your family. read more
By: Patty Getz | 2010-03-28 | Food & Beverage Many new canners wonder if it is worth the effort or if they should freeze everything from the garden instead. There are many convincing arguments for both approaches and what you choose will ultimately depend on your available freezer space, what you are preserving, and your personal preferences. read more
By: Lisa Carr | 2010-04-30 | Food & Beverage Canning season may seem a long way off, but, for the prudent, now is the time to plan, prepare, and purchase your canning supplies. Now is the time to stock up, as well as "stalk" up, on your canning needs. Here are some tips and suggestions to get you jump started on a successful home canning preservation project! read more
By: Ginny A. Reilly | 2011-03-26 | Recipes Canned soup is delicious and easy for lunches, dinners, and even snacks. Store-bought soup often contains large amounts of sodium and even hidden ingredients such as monosodium glutamate, yeast, and unknown spices and added artificial flavorings. Soup done by homemade canning is not only healthier, it is less expensive than the store-bought versions and you can control what goes into i read more
By: Ginny A. Reilly | 2011-03-26 | Recipes As a youngster my grandmother used to treat me and my mom to delicious canned vegetables gently heated up on the stove. Even though I was pretty young then, I still remember the delicious blend of tomatoes, zucchini, onions, garlic, and hot peppers she put into her jars. Later on as an adult, I learned how to can vegetables from friends of mine who were all in their 60’s. read more
By: Ginny A. Reilly | 2011-03-26 | Recipes Home canning is the best way to capture the fresh taste, flavor and nutrients of the local foods. Food preservation is not a complicated affair. It has a simple procedure, which is easy, and you also need not worry about the food being spoiled if stored for a long time. The advantage of enjoying the preserved foods is that you can even have it off-season and it is not expensive if canned at h read more
By: Ginny A. Reilly | 2011-03-26 | Recipes Food can be preserved for a long time if done correctly. Otherwise the food spoiling bacteria like yeast and molds can completely ruin your efforts. There are certain basic checklists that you need to carry out before you start preserving your food such as, when foods are dried, no moisture is present for the bacterial growth, frozen foods to be stored at temperatures too low for microorganisms to read more
By: Ronald Pedactor | 2011-02-21 | Article Marketing Home canned fruits and vegetables are a great part of food storage. Here are some things to keep in mind as you process your fruits and vegetables. read more
By: Rhonda Percell | 2010-03-27 | Food & Beverage Do you know the five tips that will help you be successful when canning this season? If not, read on to learn these five great tips. read more
By: Rhonda Percell | 2010-03-28 | Food & Beverage Do you know the seven canning supplies you need for home canning? Read on to make sure you have all seven before you start your canning this year. read more
By: Ann Richter | 2010-04-01 | Food & Beverage Canning has been and is a popular way of preserving the bounty of summer and fall harvest all year around. In troubled economic times, home canning makes even more sense. Growing and canning your own food cuts down your family's grocery bill. Not to mention you know that the food was grown organically and pesticide free. read more
By: Ginny A. Reilly | 2011-03-26 | Recipes Why limit your home canning to produce? Scoop up a great seasonal deal on meat, poultry, or fish and experience the ease of meal preparation with canned meat. The best part is you know what is in the jar, there are no added flavors, no undisclosed spices, and no MSG. read more