How to Use a Pressure Canner Safely at Home
Learn how to use a pressure canner safely, from venting and altitude adjustments to natural cooling, seal checks and troubleshooting.
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Why Canning Jars Don’t Seal (and How to Fix It)
Why canning jars don’t seal, from dirty rims to bad bands, plus the safe next step for every jar that fails, from food preservation guidance.
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How to Store Fresh Chanterelle Mushrooms After Foraging
Learn how to store fresh chanterelle mushrooms after foraging, from paper bag basics to freezing, so your haul stays firm and flavorful for days.
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Common Fermentation Mistakes to Avoid at Home
Learn common fermentation mistakes to avoid at home, including salt measurements, floating vegetables, surface growth, temperature, and cleaning.
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Large Batch Basil Pesto Recipe for Freezing
Make a large batch of homemade basil pesto for freezing with fresh basil, pine nuts, garlic and Parmesan. An easy way to preserve garden basil!
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5 Ways to Preserve Fresh Basil Before the First Frost
That first frost forecast has a way of changing my plans for the afternoon. If there’s still beautiful basil in the garden, I want it in the kitchen before the cold gets to it! Pesto is one of my favorite ways to put that harvest away, but it isn’t the only option. You can freeze…
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Easy Pawpaw Freezer Jam & Preservation Guide
Make easy pawpaw freezer jam with powdered pectin, plus safe storage, freezing and thawing tips for this brief native-fruit harvest.
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How to Store Foraged and Dried Foods for Winter
There is a particular kind of satisfaction that comes from opening a jar of dried chanterelles in February. The smell alone takes you straight back to where you found them. Getting there, though, requires more than just drying the harvest and hoping for the best. Most foragers put real effort into finding and processing their…
