Drying fruit can be a rewarding activity. It is a simple and safe introduction to preserving food. The result is a healthy, tasty snack. Drying food, sometimes called dehydrating, is one way to make food last longer. The process of dehydration can inspire creativity because dried fruit has very different flavors and textures compared to […]
Preserve and Enjoy Favorite Foods Later!
Sometimes it happens – we grow or purchase more food than we could possibly eat. Talk about a good problem to have! Luckily, food preservation is a great way to save that gorgeous, delicious food for later. Benefits of Food Preservation Maybe your garden is overflowing with produce, you simply could not pass up that […]
Choosing the Best Preservation Method for You
This is the time of year that many of us are seeing lots of produce ready for harvest in our gardens, community gardens or a surplus coming through food banks. Even as an experienced food preserver, having the time to can all of the produce is not an option for me. Sometimes I have just […]
