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 ...

(NATIONAL) — High food prices and a looming SNAP freeze have made it necessary for many Americans to find ways to save on groceries and stretch the contents of their pantries. It turns out, our ...

There’s been a recent noticeable resurgence in home canning, a method of preserving food that was once a staple in American households. This renewed interest is particularly strong among individuals ...

In the 1800s, expanding empires and seafaring explorations required reliablely preserved food. A candy maker was awarded 12,000 francs for his method of heating and sealing food in glass jars. The ...

Preserve the taste of summer by canning tomatoes. It’s harvest season for Iowa gardens and many of us are up to our elbows in tomatoes and peppers. If you’re finding yourself with enough produce 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 ...

The jars line up like little soldiers on my kitchen counter, filled with vibrant tomatoes, crisp pickles, and jewel-toned ...

Knowing how to preserve food without a fridge can save you money and reduce waste. Keeping food fresh without a freezer may sound impossible, but people have been doing it for centuries. Before ...

Think boiling is the safest cooking method? Your vegetables might disagree. g. boiling) may be the most detrimental to nutrient content, whereas other cooking methods such as steaming or microwaving ...

Penn State Extension will host its “Home Food Preservation: Introduction to Preserving” program from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, June 27, at the Penn State Extension office in Indiana, 872 Water St. The ...