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Canned Rhubarb

Canned rhubarb is a versatile and easy way to save up an abundant harvest for enjoying later. Canning raw rhubarb might not seem like the …

A spoon scooping homemade baked beans and diced carrots from a glass jar evokes memories of canning days. The jar is filled with a savory mixture reminiscent of black bean soup, beans, and vegetables in sauce, set against a blurred background.

Canning Black Bean Soup

This canned black bean soup is a hearty, protein packed soup with a southwestern flair. Top with avocado slices and a little sour cream to …

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What is Pectin? And How to Use it for Homemade Jam and Jelly

When making homemade jams and jellies, pectin is a very common ingredient, it’s often required to achieve a soft gel. Even though pectin is a …

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Difference Between Jam and Preserves

Ever wondered just what are the differences between jam and preserves? Or between jelly and jam? Soft spreads are some of the best and first …

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Gift Ideas for Canners

Help loved ones get started on a canning journey or make their adventures more fun and efficient with this gift guide for the home canner. …

Two jars of vibrant vegan kimchi with a label across them. Packed with sliced vegetables in a brine solution and sealed with metal lids, this delicious concoction captures the essence of traditional kimchi while remaining plant-based.

How to make Fermented Vegan Kimchi recipe and guide

When someone says “fermented cabbage,” your first thought is typically sauerkraut. It’s usually the first recipe someone tries when venturing into the fermenting world, but …

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Gift Guide for Fermenters

Preserving food through fermentation is one of the oldest preservation methods and has made a big comeback over the last few years. Fermenters and homebrewers …

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Easy Homemade Crockpot Applesauce for Canning

Homemade crockpot applesauce is one of the easiest ways of preserving apples. This step by step recipe is perfect for canning applesauce or (freezing). Start …

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Safely Canning Pumpkin and Other Winter Squash

Canning pumpkin is a great way to preserve the harvest. If you have a root cellar, squash will store for up to six months. But …

Fermented Cherry Tomatoes

Fermented tomatoes are a great way to preserve small bits of the abundant crop for snacking, salads, appetizers and more. Making lacto-fermented cherry tomatoes is …