Guide
Tips and tutorials about gardening, food preservation and pantry management.
Making Salsa: Fresh and Canned Recipes From the Garden
When tomatoes, peppers, and cilantro are all ripe at the same time, it is salsa season. Here are recipes for both fresh and shelf-stable salsa.
Dehydrating Fruits and Vegetables at Home
Dehydrating is an energy-efficient preservation method that produces lightweight, shelf-stable food. Get started with these techniques.
Freezing Vegetables: The Quick Preservation Method
Freezing is the fastest way to preserve garden vegetables while retaining most nutrients and flavor. Here is how to do it right.
Making Sauerkraut: The Complete Fermentation Guide
Sauerkraut is the gateway ferment. Just cabbage and salt, yet the result is complex, tangy, probiotic-rich, and delicious.
Making Berry Jam: Raspberry, Blackberry, and Mixed Berry
Berry jam is the quintessential summer preserve. Master the technique with these recipes for raspberry, blackberry, and mixed berry varieties.
Fermentation Basics: An Introduction to Living Preserves
Fermentation is one of the oldest and healthiest preservation methods. Learn the science and get started with your first batch.
Pressure Canning: Safely Preserving Low-Acid Foods
Pressure canning opens up a whole new world of preserved foods: vegetables, soups, stews, and meats. Safety is paramount — here is how.
Making Jam: From Fresh Fruit to Perfect Preserves
Homemade jam captures the essence of summer fruit. Learn the science of pectin, sugar, and acid that makes jam set perfectly every time.
Canning Season Kickoff: Essential Equipment and Safety
August marks the start of serious canning season. Before you begin, make sure you have the right equipment and understand food safety basics.
Making Pesto: From Garden to Freezer
Pesto is the fastest way to preserve basil before it flowers. One batch of plants yields enough pesto for an entire year of pasta nights.
Zucchini Overflow: Recipes and Preservation Ideas
Every gardener faces the zucchini avalanche. Here are creative ways to use and preserve your surplus before it takes over the kitchen.
Water Bath Canning: The Beginner's Complete Guide
Water bath canning is the gateway to home preservation. This guide walks you through your first batch with confidence and safety.
Drying Herbs: Preserving Summer Flavor for Winter Cooking
Drying herbs is the easiest preservation method. Capture peak-season flavor in minutes of prep for months of aromatic cooking.
Pickling Cucumbers: Crisp Dill Pickles at Home
Homemade pickles are crunchy, tangy, and addictively good. Learn the secrets to perfectly crisp pickles from your garden cucumbers.
Canning Tomato Sauce: A Step-by-Step Guide
Homemade canned tomato sauce captures summer flavor for the entire year. This comprehensive guide covers everything from prep to processing.