Preserving & Canning Food

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What to Preserve in Winter: Simple Ideas for Winter Preserves food preservation Jul 06, 2026

Winter brings a completely differentĀ rhythm to a preserver's kitchen.

I love winter preserving season. In fact, I often say that a preserver’s pantry is built over winter.

Summer preserving can be b...

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How to remove sticky labels off preserving jars food preservation Jun 14, 2024

I shared some tips on getting sticky labels off preserving jars in a recent newsletter. It was quite a popular topic and many of you emailed me back with your own tips and methods for doing this. So, ...

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Preserve your own food and change your life food preservation Jan 12, 2024

There is something deeply rewarding about preserving your own food. It connectsĀ us with the traditional skills of our ancestors, it reconnects us with our food and the land and it forces us to slow do...

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