Canning & Kitchen

Food Preservation Methods Got us Through the Great Recession
March 13, 2019 · · Canning & Kitchen

Add to Favorites I should have made shirts declaring, I survived 2009. If I said that food preservation methods saved us, would you believe me? How many of us don’t …

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Does My Family Have Botulism Symptoms?
March 13, 2019 · · Canning & Kitchen

Add to Favorites Though it’s a rare chance you will witness botulism symptoms, recognizing and understanding the toxin’s effects could mean life-saving treatment. A byproduct of the bacteria C. botulinum, …

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Understanding How Botulism Causes Illness
March 13, 2019 · · Canning & Kitchen

Add to Favorites It’s the Big Evil in canning. Botulism causes paralysis, death, and long-term rehabilitation for survivors. But understanding how botulism forms, and how to prevent it, keeps you …

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Portable Electric Burners and Other Heat Sources for Canning
March 13, 2019 · · Canning & Kitchen

Add to Favorites   Whether your kitchen has all the modern conveniences or you live off the grid, for canning purposes, some heat sources work better than others. When I …

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Flavoring Kombucha: My 8 Favorite Flavor Combos
March 13, 2019 · · Canning & Kitchen

About a year ago I learned how to make kombucha. From the start, I found that flavoring kombucha was really the fun part. Once you make your first batch, you can begin experimenting with kombucha recipes, adding things to enhance the flavor of your brew.

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SCOBY Uses: More Than Just a Healthy Brew
March 13, 2019 · · Canning & Kitchen

Did you know that there are dozens of SCOBY uses that don’t involve brewing a batch of kombucha?

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Apple Butter Uses Aplenty
March 13, 2019 · · Canning & Kitchen

Apple butter uses truly do abound. The apple itself is such a versatile fruit, which can be preserved in so many ways.

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Cooking Fresh Pumpkin: 3 Ways to Use Pumpkins
March 13, 2019 · · Canning & Kitchen

I revised the pumpkin pie filling recipe that is in the 2006 Farmer’s Almanac and used my own crust recipe.

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6 Ways of Preserving Food Through the Ages
March 13, 2019 · · Canning & Kitchen

Add to Favorites Some ways of preserving food have been around since ancient times while others are modern. Older methods can leave meals dry, salty, fermented and imperfect. But they …

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Homemade Kombucha
March 13, 2019 · · Canning & Kitchen

Follow this easy recipe to learn how to make homemade kombucha and keep loads of money in your pocket and make your gut happy too.

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A Tomato Ketchup Recipe Anyone Can Make
March 13, 2019 · · Canning & Kitchen, Recipes

It’s nearing the end of tomato season. You tend to your plants tirelessly, and now, if you’re like me, you’re getting tired of making tomato sauce.

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Canning Salsa Recipes Abound
March 13, 2019 · · Canning & Kitchen, Recipes

Add to Favorites Canning salsa recipes are everywhere these days. There are so many options to try! You can experiment with canning salsa using tomatoes, corn, beans, fresh herbs, dried …

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How Long Does Homemade Jam Last?
March 13, 2019 · · Canning & Kitchen

For homemade jam, using sugar and processed by canning in a hot water bath, you can expect to get about two years of shelf life when stored in a cool, dry place.

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Reviving Old Crab Apple Recipes
March 13, 2019 · · Canning & Kitchen, Recipes

Previous generations grew crab apple trees as an edible, not just decorative, tree. People knew how to care for apple trees and nurtured them.

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How to Make Jelly from Queen Anne’s Lace
March 13, 2019 · · Canning & Kitchen

Add to Favorites Walking just about anywhere in the countryside here in Ohio, you will find the beautifully intricate white flower called Queen Anne’s Lace. I recently learned from my …

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