Perishables last for years thanks to modern methods of preservation, such as freezing, canning, vacuum-sealing, and chemical additives. But how did people in the past preserve their food before modern ...

WELCOME TO TODAY’S GROW IT GREEN. I’M JACQUELINE THOMAS. WE’RE AT PAWTUCKAWAY STATE PARK, AND TODAY I’M TALKING WITH SEAN O’BRIEN FROM THE UNH EXTENSION. AND WHEN IT COMES TO FRUITS AND BERRIES, THERE ...

It could be argued that the world’s cuisines owe a lot to the long history of food preservation — the ingenious and unexpected ways to prolong the lifespan of food that have allowed humans not only to ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... By Sarita Harbour There’s been a recent noticeable resurgence in home canning, a method of preserving food that was once a staple in American households.

It’s peak season for fruits and vegetables from now through September: peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, peaches, apricots, plums, berries — the list goes on and on. It’s not unusual for a neighbor to ...

Canning can be a fun and economical way to make fresh foods available year-round! The two safe methods of canning food at home are boiling water bath canning and pressure canning. Whether a food is ...

Unlock the secrets of home food canning and discover how this age-old practice can save you money and reduce food waste! In ...

Dehydration is one of the oldest methods of preserving food. While our ancestors relied on the sun to dry food, today we have commercial equipment and home appliances that can remove bacteria-forming ...